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 family-friendly 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.
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.
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
"Beautiful hotel in a great location. Helpful staff. Awesome rooftop bar. Room was lovely except for the air conditioner didn’t work very well. It basically blew hot air. This would definately be an issue in the summer."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
"Hard to get in to get bag out of the car. You have to ask for a code every time and the time to enter the street which is very narrow and crowded. Avoid this hotel if you’re traveling with a family and several suitcases or be prepared to carry everything from the parking garages about 2 blocks away. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
IMLAUER Palais Mirabell
"We had an excellent stay at IMLAUER Mirabell. We were able to check in early after a 6 a.m. flight, and then stayed in one of the newly renovated suites. The new suite was gorgeous, the shower was lovely, and the bed and pillows were some of the most comfortable I have ever slept on. The room was ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
HYPERION Hotel Salzburg
"I booked a Jr. Suite and got upgraded to a Suite! Perfect location for walking to train & Old Town. Love this hotel!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
"Location is very good. Room was clean but basic amenities. Breakfast was good. Many thanks to Daniel who was very helpful to us."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu
"Front desk staff were outstanding"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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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.
