Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Salzburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Salzburg Cathedral
The spiritual heart of Catholic Salzburg has had its fair share of turbulence—and of genius—throughout its 1200-year history.
Getreidegasse
Salzburg's prettiest street is a long line of top-class shops and boutiques with old-time signs which thread together a fascinating history.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
The medieval fortress that stepped out of the fairy-tale and onto one of Salzburg's brooding forested mountains.
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.
Activities
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner
Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg
Our pick of the best Altstadt Salzburg Hotel Deals
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
Great location. Very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Couldn’t fault it
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel am Mirabellplatz
Clean room, good location and the staff was better than fantastic. My wife got sick and they found a doctor only minutes away that was able to see her immediately and help her recover to enjoy the rest of our trip.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Lovely hotel with a great sized room in a fantastic location in Salzburg, highly recommend
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Excellent accommodations with a fantastic view! The staff was super friendly and helpful - best Hotel I have ever stayed in.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Everything was very good except for the bed was a bit uncomfortable
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Stein - Adults Only
Room was nice but way too hot with the radiator and little control over room temperature.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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 Christmas Market and Mozartplatz Square 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.
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.
Schallmoos
Schallmoos is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kartworld, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
