Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Salzburg
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Salzburg, Austria — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Altstadt.
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Top pick
Altstadt
Baroque old town on the river’s left bank — Mozart’s birthplace, Getreidegasse shops.
22 min walk from center
#2
Mirabell
Across the river — Mirabell Palace gardens and the Sound of Music opening shots.
17 min walk from center
#3
Mönchsberg
The cliff-top behind old town — fortress views, Museum der Moderne.
28 min walk from center
Getting around
The old town is fully walkable; buses cover the suburbs and the Untersberg cable car.
The Salzburg Card includes transit and most attractions — break-even after two museum visits.