Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Salzburg
Popular places to visit
Mirabell Palace
Built as a gift and as a monument to love, this fantastic palace remains hugely popular – especially with couples getting married!
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
A cathedral since the 8th century, the current structure is acknowledged as one of the most beautiful churches in Europe.
Getreidegasse
Luxury shopping, authentic souvenirs and Mozart's Birthplace & Museum await on this pretty medieval street.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
Take the dizzying cable-car ride to visit this enormous mountain castle, a monument to the defensive technology of medieval Europe.
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
Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“
Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Our pick of the best Altstadt Salzburg Hotel Deals
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
Had the special suite room, very nice and spacious
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel am Mirabellplatz
Excellent location and staff
Reviewed on 27 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
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
Altstadthotel Stadtkrug
Nice room but a bit small. Room was too hot. Had to leave window open all night (it was December). Had an ice machine but no buckets for the rooms. Had to borrow one from the restaurant but they didn't seem happy to loan it.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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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.
