Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mozart\'s Birthplace featuring heritage architecture, a city and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

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Salzburg Cathedral

4.5/5(22 reviews)

The spiritual heart of Catholic Salzburg has had its fair share of turbulence—and of genius—throughout its 1200-year history.

Salzburg Cathedral
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Fortress Hohensalzburg

4.5/5(16 reviews)

The medieval fortress that stepped out of the fairy-tale and onto one of Salzburg's brooding forested mountains.

Fortress Hohensalzburg
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Mozart's Birthplace

4/5(13 reviews)

Learn about the life, family and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via exhibitions in the rooms of the house where he was born.

Mozart's Birthplace
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Old City Hall

Find the heart of the city in Salzburg’s 14th-century town hall, featuring a beautiful Rococo façade, magnificent original clocktower and refurbished interior.

Old City Hall
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Getreidegasse

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Salzburg's prettiest street is a long line of top-class shops and boutiques with old-time signs which thread together a fascinating history.

Getreidegasse
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Mozartplatz Square

5/5(1 review)

Mozart was born and grew up a stone's throw from the square that bears his name, which now has a memorial to the maestro as its centrepiece.

Mozartplatz Square

Activities

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Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

AU$124
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner
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Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday

AU$15
Per adult
Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday
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Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

AU$22
Per adult
Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
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Mirabell Palace: in-App Audio Tour in Salzburg

AU$13
Per adult
Mirabell Palace: in-App Audio Tour in Salzburg
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Salzburg Virtual City Walk - Live Virtual Tour

AU$295
Per adult
Salzburg Virtual City Walk - Live Virtual Tour
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Salzburg On the Traces of Mozart Private Tour

AU$409
Per adult
Salzburg On the Traces of Mozart Private Tour
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Our pick of the best Altstadt Salzburg Hotel Deals

H+ Hotel Salzburg
H+ Hotel Salzburg
4 out of 5
Südtiroler Platz 13, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is AU$226 per night from 16 May to 17 May
AU$226
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Adjacent to main train station and bus station, very convenient. 10 mins walk to bus tour gathering location Hotel is clean and allow late check out with extra fee Staff is friendly and helpful. Check in and check out went smoothly. Buffet breakfast is good and a lot of choices"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

H+ Hotel Salzburg
Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
4 out of 5
Kaigasse 33, Salzburg, Salzburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$235 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$235
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great location. A little bit noisy on the room looking out to the walking street but that’s to be expected. Biggest complaint was that there was no charger next to the bed on either side and only 2 in the room and 1 unoccupied in the bathroom."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
5 out of 5
Getreidegasse 37, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is AU$514 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$514
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Salzburg Christmas Market and Salzburg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (346 reviews)
"The hotel is a small property that is very uderstated and elegant. It is very Austrian and the staff bends over backwards to accommodate you. We were quite happy to stay there and will certainly return."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2024

Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg
Arthotel Blaue Gans
Arthotel Blaue Gans
4 out of 5
Getreidegasse 41-43, Herbert von Karjanplatz 3-4, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is AU$239 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$239
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free casino shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and staff. Would definitely book this again."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Arthotel Blaue Gans
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
5 out of 5
Rudolfskai 28 / Judengasse 15, Salzburg, Salzburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$360 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$360
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Salzburg Christmas Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (628 reviews)
"Great location. Very good breakfast in extra nice breakfast room overlooking the river. We had a tasty dinner in the cafe. Room was spacious and comfortable in a cleverly adapted building. Very nice staff."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Altstadthotel Weisse Taube
Altstadthotel Weisse Taube
4 out of 5
Kaigasse 9, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is AU$276 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$276
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (570 reviews)
"The front desk where so helpful and consider"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Altstadthotel Weisse Taube
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Salzburg

Mirabell Palace and Gardens showing a city, a castle and flowers

City Centre Salzburg

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Mirabell Palace and Gardens to Mirabell Gardens – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.

City Centre Salzburg
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Nonntal

5/5(1 area review)

Nonntal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nonnberg Abbey and Domkirche.

Nonntal
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Mülln

When in Mülln, you can plan a visit to Augustiner Brewery and Mirabell Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mülln
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Schallmoos

4/5(5 area reviews)

Schallmoos is well liked for many features, particularly its shopping, restaurants and historical sites. Though there may not be top sights in Schallmoos, consider stopping by Linzer Gasse or Mirabell Palace and Gardens, located nearby.

Schallmoos
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Elisabeth-Vorstadt

4/5(30 area reviews)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace and Gardens or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.

Elisabeth-Vorstadt
Leopoldskron Palace which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and bird life

Riedenburg

Unique features of Riedenburg include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Leopoldskron Palace or Stiegl's World of Brewing while you're exploring the area.

Riedenburg

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