Where to stay in Salzburg
Dreaming of spending magical days in Salzburg?
Salzburg is a compact city, enabling visitors to explore its attractions on foot. Most visitors focus their stay in the Altstadt (Old Town), the historic core.
Salzburg Accommodation Guide
Salzburg Districts
Each district has its own qualities, appeal, and accommodation price level. The Altstadt is where the majority of the main tourist attractions are located and it is the most expensive for accommodation. Areas bordering the Altstadt tend to be cheaper while still being close to everything.
Salzburg is a very walkable city and it also has an excellent public transport system, so you can easily get to all the attractions.
In this article, we provide recommendations in the following Salzburg Districts:
Top picks- where to stay in Salzburg
First time in Sazburg: Altstadt
Sightseeing: Altstadt, Neustadt
Luxury: Altstadt, Neustadt, Nonntal
Hip areas, Nighlife: Neustadt, Nonntal
Budget: Elisabeth-Vorstadt
Families: Hellbrunn, Nonntal
Parks and Nature: Hellbrunn, Nonntal
Altstadt (Old Town)
Salzburg Old Town (Altstadt) is the historic heart of Salzburg, divided by the river Salzach into the left and right Old Town. The Altstadt (Old Town), the heart of the city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located on the west side of the Salzach River. The Alstadt is where you will find most of the iconic sights of Salzburg including the Salzburg Cathedral, the Mirabell Palace, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Best for: First-time visitors to Salzburg, sightseeing
Known for: Hohensalzburg Fortress, Getriedegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s Birthplace.
**Estimated prices based on 2-person occupancy during High season.
Luxury Hotels
Four and Five Star Hotels 400-500€+ per night
- Hotel Bristol– 19th-century elegance in the 5-star hotel located only minutes from the famous Getriedegasse.
- Goldener Hirsch Traditional and Austrian charm in this 5-star hotel dating back to 1407 located on Getriedegasse
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein 5-star hotel in a fairy-tale like castle park.
Mid-Range Hotels
200-300€ per night
- Boutique Hotel a Dom 4-star hotel located steps from the Salzburg Cathedral.
- Numa | Mozart Charming and comfortable accommodation in the centre of Salzburg
- Altstadthotel Weisse Taube An inn located in a historic building dating back to 1365
Budget Hotels
150-200€ per night
- Gästehaus im Priesterseminar The Seminary Guesthouse offers simply furnished comfortable rooms in the Altstadt.
Neustadt (New Town)
Neustadt is a hip neighbourhood situated on the right side of the Salzach river and adjacent to the right Old Town (Rechte Altstadt). Many popular sights are within walking distance. With its impressive townhouses, trendy restaurants, and cool concept stores, it’s a great area to stay in and explore.
Best for: shopping, nightlife, sightseeing
Known for: Mirabell Palace & Mirabell Gardens, Mozart Residence, Linzergasse, Mozarteum University Salzburg.
Luxury Hotels
Four and Five Star Hotels 400€+ per night
- Sheraton Grand Salzburg 5-star family-friendly hotel located next to Mirabell Palace
- Hyperion Hotel Upscale 5-star hotel comfort in the Palais Farber building complex.
- Imlauer Hotel Pitter Family-run 4-star hotel located a short distance from Mirabell Palace and Gardens.
Mid-Range Hotels
200-300€ per night
- NH Collection Salzburg 4-star hotel that seamlessly combines modern urban elegance combined with traditional Austrian charm.
- Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt this charming 3-star hotel is located on the Linzer Gasse pedestrian zone- you are close to everything.
- Motel One Mirabell Trendy hotel located on the banks of the Salzach River.
Budget Hotels
150-200€ per night
- Holiday Inn-Salzburg City
- Das Jederman Boutique Hotel
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Hostel
The Keep Eco Rooms
Elisabeth-Vorstadt
Elizabeth-Vorstadt is home to the main train station and also known as the Bahnhofsviertel, is a modern district just north of Neustadt with more affordable accommodation options. With easy access to the Altstadt by using public transport or a leisurely 20-minute walk.
Best for: access to the train station, cheaper accommodation
Known for: Salzburg Main Train Station (Hbf)
Mid-Range Hotels
200-300€ per night
- H+ Hotel Upscale 4-star modern hotel located directly opposite the Salzburg main train station.
- Austria Trend Hotel Europa
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
Budget Hotels
150-200€ per night
- Hotel Cocoon
- Arte Hotel Salzburg
- Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg
Hostel
A&O Salzburg Hauptbahnhof offers a variety of twin, family room and dorm rooms
Nonntal
Nonntal is located south of the Old Town, stretching behind Festungsberg, one of Salzburg’s city mountains. Despite its quite central location, it offers a great mix of a young, urban atmosphere and green spaces while still being only a 15-minute walk into Salzburg’s Old Town. Nonntal is also popular among students and offers not only hip bars and budget-friendly restaurants but also cheap places to stay in Salzburg.
Best for: parks and nature, hip bars and restaurants.
Luxury Hotels
Five Star Hotels 400€+ per night
Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron Luxury lake-side 5-star Rococo hotel. Built in 1736 by Archbishop Leopold Count Firmian, the hotel is famous as the setting for the Trapp Family home in ‘The Sound of Music’
Budget Hotels
150-200€ per night
- JUFA Hotel Salzburg
- Hotel Via Roma
- ArcotelCastellani Salzburg
Hellbrunn
Hellbrunn lies in the south of Salzburg located approximately 5.5 km (3.5 Miles) south of Salzburg’s Altstadt and is named after the iconic Hellbrunn Palace. It provides a peaceful escape just outside the city, surrounded by greenery. A short 15-minute bus ride takes you to the city center.
Hellbrunn also offers easy access to many popular regions, making it the best location to stay in Salzburg for day trips by car.
Best for: parks and nature, families
Known for: Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens, Hellbrunn Zoo
Mid-Range Hotels
- Hotel Friesacher
- Friesachers Aniferhof
- Momentum Hotel
200-300€ per night
Budget Hotels
150-200€ per night
- Numa | Ivy
- Hotel Die Pflegerbrücke
- Motel One Salzburg-Süd
Airport
The Salzburg W.A Mozart Airport is in the Maxglan District, located about 3 km from the city centre and 2 km from the German border near Freilassing. Most travellers do not stay near the airport unless they have a very early flight.
- Airport hotel Salzburg
- Ibis Budget Salzburg Airport
Salzburg City Guide
Salzburg is famous for its UNESCO-listed old town with its medieval and baroque buildings, hilltop castles, glistening water fountains and the birthplace of Mozart.
As the home of ‘The Sound of Music’, Salzburg lives up to its reputation.
Salzburg is also the gateway to the lovely Salzkammergut region, with its fabulous lakes and mountains. The city also hosts one of the world’s greatest classical music festivals.
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Salzburg City Guide
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