Altstadt Salzburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Salzburg
Popular places to visit
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 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.
Fortress Hohensalzburg
Take the dizzying cable-car ride to visit this enormous mountain castle, a monument to the defensive technology of medieval Europe.
Getreidegasse
Luxury shopping, authentic souvenirs and Mozart's Birthplace & Museum await on this pretty medieval street.
Activities
Salzburg: Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
From Vienna: Hallstatt Mountains and Lakes Tour
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Our pick of the best Altstadt Salzburg Hotel Deals
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
Amazing stay, central to all area. We had a great time!
Reviewed on 12 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
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Lovely hotel and staff in amazing location! My only "complaint" would be it should not advertise as having parking. There is not a valet service and they merely directed us to paid city parking about 5 mins away. Otherwise, wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Outstanding hotel. Excellent location. Great food!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Stein - Adults Only
Great location & Wonderful Room. Very close to walk to everything. Nice restaurant choices nearby.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Altstadthotel Kasererbräu
Excellent and pleasant hotel and location, central to theatre and restaurants in Salzburg.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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 Museum and Salzburg Christmas Market 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.
Riedenburg
Unique features of Riedenburg include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Leopoldskron Swimming Pool or Freibad Leopoldskron while you're exploring 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.
