City Centre Salzburg Travel Guide

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Mirabell Palace

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.

Mirabell Palace
Salzburg Cathedral which includes heritage elements, religious aspects and interior views

Salzburg Cathedral

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

Salzburg Cathedral
Fortress Hohensalzburg featuring landscape views

Fortress Hohensalzburg

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

Fortress Hohensalzburg
Mozart\'s Birthplace which includes music and interior views

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.

Mozart's Birthplace
Getreidegasse featuring a city, shopping and signage

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.

Getreidegasse
Mirabell Gardens

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.

Mirabell Gardens

Activities

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

AU$132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

AU$168
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg
Amphibious at Horse Point

Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg

AU$76
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg
Salzburg Sightseeing City Cruise on Salzach River

Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river

AU$34
per adult
Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river
Live concert

Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

AU$74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

AU$24
per adult
Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best City Centre Salzburg Hotel Deals

IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg

IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg

4.5 out of 5
Rainerstrasse 6-8, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is AU$339 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$339
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"Top notch hotel. There for a show in Germany. This was a pre-show personal time stay. My wife and I loved it!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
Hotel am Mirabellplatz

Hotel am Mirabellplatz

4 out of 5
Paris-Lodron-Strasse 1, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is AU$255 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$255
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (779 reviews)
"This property is a historic hotel and, as such, has some of the downsides to staying in an old building. Our room was a little musty, but it was very clean. There were nice amenities like electric shutters to keep out the light and noise, and the AC worked very well. The bed was comfortable. This ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel am Mirabellplatz
Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu

Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu

4 out of 5
Rainerstraße 12-14, Salzburg
The price is AU$221 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$221
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent Room and location. Large room and bathroom. Super comfy and having the excellent restaurant on location was awesome too"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu
NH Collection Salzburg City

NH Collection Salzburg City

4 out of 5
Franz-Josef-Str. 26, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is AU$255 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$255
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
"Parking for hybrid vehicles was not available at the hotel. However, there was a large paid parking lot within a 5-minute walk, so it wasn’t much of an inconvenience, and the staff were the kindest people I met during my trip in Austria."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

NH Collection Salzburg City
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich

4 out of 5
Wolf-Dietrich-Strasse 7, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is AU$246 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$246
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"High-grade 4 star hotel. Lots of personal touches that make it feel like a 5 star experience. Room was very comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful with excellent English language skills. Used Sauna and Steam Room. Both were clean and worked well. Lots of options at breakfast buffet. Would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
HYPERION Hotel Salzburg

HYPERION Hotel Salzburg

5 out of 5
Rainerstraße 4, Salzburg
The price is AU$451 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$451
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
"My husband and I fell in love with this hotel. Staff were super helpful and friendly. All spoke English. We had a junior suite and we had access to the executive lounge. Everyday there was new food to snack on and fully stocked drinks that were free with the room. Also our mini fridge in our room ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

HYPERION Hotel Salzburg
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Salzburg

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Altstadt Salzburg

5/5(12 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Altstadt Salzburg. Make a stop by Mozartplatz Square or Old City Hall while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Altstadt Salzburg
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Neustadt

If you're spending some time in Neustadt, Mirabell Gardens and Linzer Gasse are top sights worth seeing.

Neustadt
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Nonntal

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Nonntal
Augustiner Brewery which includes shopping and café lifestyle as well as a large group of people

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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Elisabeth-Vorstadt

4/5(30 area reviews)

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.

Elisabeth-Vorstadt
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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, located nearby.

Schallmoos

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