Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Altstadt Salzburg
Mozart\'s Birthplace featuring heritage architecture, a city and a church or cathedral
Altstadt Salzburg
Altstadt Salzburg
Kapuzinerberg Hill which includes a city

Popular places to visit

Mirabell Palace

Mirabell Palace

Built as a gift and as a monument to love, this fantastic palace remains hugely popular – especially with couples getting married!

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

Salzburg Cathedral

A cathedral since the 8th century, the current structure is acknowledged as one of the most beautiful churches in Europe.

Salzburg Cathedral
Fortress Hohensalzburg featuring landscape views

Fortress Hohensalzburg

Take the dizzying cable-car ride to visit this enormous mountain castle, a monument to the defensive technology of medieval Europe.

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

Luxury shopping, authentic souvenirs and Mozart's Birthplace & Museum await on this pretty medieval street.

Getreidegasse
Mozartplatz Square showing cycling, a monument and a city

Mozartplatz Square

The statue of Mozart, one of the most celebrated musical geniuses the world has ever seen looks down on the square where he lived.

Mozartplatz Square

Activities

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

NZ$150
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

NZ$187
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg
Hop-On Hop-Off: including special Sound of Music Channel

Hop-On Hop-Off: Salzburg City

NZ$78
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off: Salzburg City
Mirabell Garden

Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“

NZ$148
per adult
Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“
Amphibious at Horse Point

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

NZ$86
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

NZ$38
per adult
Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river
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Our pick of the best Altstadt Salzburg Hotel Deals

Hotel am Mirabellplatz

Hotel am Mirabellplatz

4 out of 5
Paris-Lodron-Strasse 1, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is NZ$317 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$317
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (763 reviews)
"The location was great. The staff & service were very good."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hotel am Mirabellplatz
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich

4 out of 5
Wolf-Dietrich-Strasse 7, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is NZ$336 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$336
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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)
"Wonderful location and very nice place."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Hotel Sacher Salzburg

Hotel Sacher Salzburg

5 out of 5
Schwarzstrasse 5-7, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is NZ$1,064 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$1,064
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel Sacher Salzburg is a gem in the old city, perfectly perched along the river with stunning views. The elegant rooms blend classic charm with ultimate comfort, making it a memorable stay. A sweet highlight was the famous Sacher Torte, gifted to us upon arrival—a delicious touch of tradition."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt

Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt

3.5 out of 5
Rudolfskai 28 / Judengasse 15, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is NZ$370 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$370
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (781 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Altstadthotel Kasererbräu

Altstadthotel Kasererbräu

4 out of 5
Kaigasse 33, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is NZ$243 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$243
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"When you first arrive in Salzburg get the Non10 bus to centre. Takes 10 minute walk from.river or get a taxi from.the centre.. This hotel is in an excellent position- a 5 minute walk from.Salzburg Museum.so easy to pop.back during the day to rest or change..It was a real.bonus was to have a cinema ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu

3.5 out of 5
Richard-Mayr-Gasse 2, Salzburg, Salzburg
The price is NZ$340 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$340
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salzburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Awesome hotel in great location!
"Our second stay at this hotel. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, decent breakfast. And the location is simply perfect"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Salzburg

Mirabell Palace and Gardens featuring a park, a city and château or palace

City Centre Salzburg

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

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.

City Centre 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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