City Centre Salzburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit City Centre 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.
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 Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Mirabell Gardens, a lovely green space in Salzburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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.
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: Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
From Vienna: Hallstatt Mountains and Lakes Tour
Salzburg: River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
Our pick of the best City Centre Salzburg Hotel Deals
IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
Wonderful rooms. Great location and excellent brrakfast
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
IMLAUER Palais Mirabell
Clean comfortable room, slightly older property. Cristina was really nice to check us in early after our overnight train journey from Poland. The property should have breakfast included since the room prices are pretty high for a 4 star. Further the hotel should provide basic stuff like shampoo, ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
HYPERION Hotel Salzburg
Excellent hotel - great facilities, great location, great staff! Recommended.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
The staff was wonderful and helpful. Luggage storage available before check in and after check out. Breakfast was a wonderful variety of items. Quiet area and great location. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Nice hotel, not far from the river. Walking distance to everywhere. Great spa and swimming pool. Awesome breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu
Great location near the Salzburg main station. Everything is within walking distance. The Brau House offers a good breakfast but the dinner menu is the best feature. Classic Viennese-German fare.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Salzburg
Altstadt Salzburg
Historical sites, museums and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Altstadt Salzburg. Make a stop by Mozartplatz Square or Salzburg Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Neustadt
If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.
Mülln
When in Mülln, you can plan a visit to Augustiner Brewery and Mirabell Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
