Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Salzburg
Popular places to visit
Salzburg Christmas Market
During your trip to Salzburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Salzburg Christmas Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Mirabell Palace
Conceived as a palace for a mistress, the Mirabell Palace remains a splendid setting for love matches, its elegant lawns often decked with brides and grooms.
Salzburg Cathedral
The spiritual heart of Catholic Salzburg has had its fair share of turbulence—and of genius—throughout its 1200-year history.
Mozart's Birthplace
Learn about the life, family and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via exhibitions in the rooms of the house where he was born.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
The medieval fortress that stepped out of the fairy-tale and onto one of Salzburg's brooding forested mountains.
Mozartplatz Square
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.
Activities
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Salzburg: Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
From Vienna: Hallstatt Mountains and Lakes Tour
Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Altstadt Salzburg Hotel Deals
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
The room was comfortable modern and clean. Had all we needed. Paid for espresso in the room and was great for convenience for morning. The location was excellent just 5 minute walk to Mirabella Gardens which was main attraction wanted to see and easy walk to Old town. Overall great experience. Would ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Loved this spot, location was great. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very reposnive to my requests. My
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Fantastic location, charming property, very old but maintained. Very good breakfast spread. Overall a great place to stay for 3 nights which we did in Salzburg.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Outstanding hotel. Excellent location. Great food!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Stein - Adults Only
We had a wonderful day at hotel Stein. Salzburg is such a lovely city and the hotel is nicely situated to see all the wonderful sites. Hotel staff went above and beyond. Arman provided us with great service and great recommendations. We would totally stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
Very clean room. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend staying here in Salzburg!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Salzburg
City Centre Salzburg
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Linzer Gasse to Old City Hall – discover City Centre Salzburg, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Neustadt
If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.
Nonntal
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nonntal and you might want to plan a stop by Salzburg Museum and Salzburg Christmas Market while you're in the area.
Mülln
When in Mülln, you can plan a visit to Augustiner Brewery and Mirabell Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riedenburg
Unique features of Riedenburg include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Leopoldskron Swimming Pool or Freibad Leopoldskron while you're exploring the area.
Elisabeth-Vorstadt
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Elisabeth-Vorstadt. You might stop by Mirabell Palace or Mirabell Gardens while you're in the area.
