Most of the best sights and museums are located within the relatively compact Altstadt (Old City) that straddles the south and north bank of the River Salzach from Mirabell Gardens to Hohensalzbugh Castle. Everything is within walking distance of each other.
Hotels in the Old City are convenient for sightseeing, but pricier than those a bit further out of town.

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NH Collection Salzburg City
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Franz Josef Strasse 26,, Salzburg
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Why this hotel? Walk to gay bars. Very central location. Great value for money.
One of our favorite hotels in Salzburg. The NH Salzburg City's location in the Old Town makes it great choice to enjoy the city's best sights.
Mirabell Palace, many cafés, restaurants and shops are 10 minutes' walk away. Mexxx Gay Bar and 3Stein, two of the city's main gay bars, are also nearby.
Each large, modern, en suite guest room features satellite TV, air conditioning, free WiFi. Guests can enjoy drinks and snacks in the lobby bar; breakfast buffet is served daily. The NH has its own gym, sauna & spa facilities.
Mirabell Palace, many cafés, restaurants and shops are 10 minutes' walk away. Mexxx Gay Bar and 3Stein, two of the city's main gay bars, are also nearby.
Each large, modern, en suite guest room features satellite TV, air conditioning, free WiFi. Guests can enjoy drinks and snacks in the lobby bar; breakfast buffet is served daily. The NH has its own gym, sauna & spa facilities.
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Star Inn Hotel Premium Salzburg Gablerbräu
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Richard-Mayr-Gasse 2, Altstadt, Salzburg
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Why this hotel? Near the gay scene. Modern rooms. Great value for money.
The relatively new Star Inn Hotel Salzburg is located in the heart of the Old City, just a few minutes' walk from Mozart's birthplace, the Mirabell Gardens, and the popular sights on the south bank.
A huge choice of restaurants and cafés are nearby. Mexxx and 3Stein Gaybar are just 10 minutes' walk away.
Located in a historic building, all 71 guest rooms & suites are newly furnished, with air conditioning, flat screen TV, fridge and free WiFi. There's a 24-hour front desk and a bar serving drinks.
A huge choice of restaurants and cafés are nearby. Mexxx and 3Stein Gaybar are just 10 minutes' walk away.
Located in a historic building, all 71 guest rooms & suites are newly furnished, with air conditioning, flat screen TV, fridge and free WiFi. There's a 24-hour front desk and a bar serving drinks.
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Free Wi-Fi
Altstadt Hotel Stadtkrug
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Linzer Gasse 20, Salzburg
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Fabulous location. Classic style. Great for sightseeing.
Classic hotel on the edge of Salzburg's Old Town. Hotel Stadtkrug makes a great base for exploring the city sights. Its location at the end of a pedestrianised street full of restaurants and cafes, is just a short walk from gay scene and nightlife.
Guest rooms in this family-run hotel feature flat screen cable TV, minibar, free WiFi, safe, en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy delicious meals and drinks in the roof garden with fabulous city view.
Guest rooms in this family-run hotel feature flat screen cable TV, minibar, free WiFi, safe, en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy delicious meals and drinks in the roof garden with fabulous city view.
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Bar
Restaurant
Sun terrace
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
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Schwarzstraße 5-7, Salzburg
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Beautiful Location. Great for sightseeing,
A Salzburg classic. The Sacher Salzburg is perfectly located on the banks of the Salzach River, with fabulous city views. This historic hotel is also great for nightlife and the gay scene - Mexxx Gay Bar is only 10 minutes' walk away.
Elegant guest rooms & suites have been newly renovated, with top-of-the-line furnitures, fine paintings and all the modern comforts - air conditioning, minibar, free WiFi.
The hotel has its own gym and spa, as well a restaurant and bar onsite, although plenty of local dining options are near by.
Elegant guest rooms & suites have been newly renovated, with top-of-the-line furnitures, fine paintings and all the modern comforts - air conditioning, minibar, free WiFi.
The hotel has its own gym and spa, as well a restaurant and bar onsite, although plenty of local dining options are near by.
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Gym
Massage
Restaurant
Sauna
Spa
Dorint City Hotel Salzburg
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Sterneckstrasse 20,, Salzburg
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Why this hotel? Central location Great value. Near the gay bars.
The very good-value Mercure Salzburg Central enjoys a convenient location, a short walk from the historic Old Town, Mirabell Garden, Linzergasse and the main train station
Guest rooms are spacious and feature free WiFi, flat screen TV, minibar, en suite bathroom. The in-house restaurant serves traditional Salzburg cuisine, and drinks can be enjoyed at the Atrium Bar. The Mercure also has its own gym.
Great location for the gay scene - 3Stein gay bar and Dark Eagle cruise club are both less than 10 minutes' walk away.
Guest rooms are spacious and feature free WiFi, flat screen TV, minibar, en suite bathroom. The in-house restaurant serves traditional Salzburg cuisine, and drinks can be enjoyed at the Atrium Bar. The Mercure also has its own gym.
Great location for the gay scene - 3Stein gay bar and Dark Eagle cruise club are both less than 10 minutes' walk away.
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Bar
Gym
Restaurant
Sauna
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Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt Salzburg
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Schallmooser Hauptstraße 1, Salzburg
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Why this hotel? Excellent value. Near the gay scene. Budget choice.
Budget option in the historic heart of Salzburg, close to major attractions within the Old Town, gay bars and nightlife - Dark Eagle gay cruise club is less than 10 minutes' walk away.
Each guest room features a flat screen cable TV, free WiFi and private bathroom. The hotel has a 24-hour reception. Many restaurants, shops and cafes are within an easy walk away.
Each guest room features a flat screen cable TV, free WiFi and private bathroom. The hotel has a 24-hour reception. Many restaurants, shops and cafes are within an easy walk away.
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Bar
Free Wi-Fi
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