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!
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Salzburg: Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“
Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
Our pick of the best Altstadt Salzburg Hotel Deals
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu
This hotel was in a good central location for public transport, shops, cafes, bars, airport access and generally a great base to explore Salzburg city and the beautiful Salzkammergut region. It was clean and the breakfast options were fantastic with plenty of food choices. The room was quite warm ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Great hotel, location, and staff. Breakfast was overpriced.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt
Very nice location. Convenient to sightseeing and shopping. The valet is a nice option, since parking garages have terrible reviews for self park. The breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Altstadthotel Wolf-Dietrich
Helpful friendly staff. Clean room and public areas. Comfortable bar.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Stein - Adults Only
Great room
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Cityhotel Trumer Stube
Hotel staff very friendly. They did the restaurant recommendations and reservations for us. Breakfast was great, room is big and clean. The hotel is close to everything you want to do. 18 minutes walk to top of the fortress. Complementary coffee/tea at the hotel was much appreciated.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 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 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.
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.