Where to Stay in Salzburg: Neighborhood Guide by Trip Type
Salzburg's Altstadt (left bank) is where the postcards are taken. Neustadt (right bank) is where most travelers actually want to sleep — same 5-min walk in, much quieter.
The Salzburg neighborhood cheat sheet
Head-to-head: which Salzburg neighborhood is right for you?
Round-by-round comparisons of the Salzburg neighborhoods most travelers decide between. Atmosphere, walkability, price, sleep quality — and a named winner per dimension.
The Salzburg neighborhoods worth considering
Altstadt$$$$
Salzburg's Left Bank old town — Mozart's birthplace, the Festival halls, Getreidegasse shopping. The postcard Salzburg with the queues that come with it.
Full Altstadt guide →
Neustadt$$$
The Right Bank — Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mozart's residence, the same 5-minute walk into Altstadt with dramatically quieter nights.
Full Neustadt guide →