- Main areas of the city
- Zheleznodorozhny district
- New district
- Old district
- Neighboring area
Salzburg is considered one of the most beautiful and most visited cities in Austria. Tourists from all over the world strive to get here in order to feel the amazing atmosphere of this city, stroll along the old streets, taste national cuisine and get acquainted with local traditions.
The flow of visitors does not stop all year round, so Salzburg has recently focused on the construction of hotels and hotel complexes. If you want to spend several days or weeks in this ancient and interesting city, it is better to decide in advance where to stay in Salzburg.
Main areas of the city
There is no official division into districts in Salzburg, but local residents traditionally distinguish five districts. When travelers are looking for a place to stay, they primarily focus on these areas. Each of them has both pros and cons. The choice of the area depends on your individual preferences, financial capabilities and other indicators.
The following areas are the most popular among tourists:
- Railway;
- New;
- Old;
- Surrounding.
Accommodation prices are comparatively the same in all areas. Hotels that are located in old mansions can differ greatly in cost, since such houses are part of the country's cultural heritage and are an attraction in themselves.
It is better to book rooms and apartments well in advance of the trip, as Salzburg is in great demand among those wishing to visit it. This trend is especially observed in the summer, when various thematic festivals are held in the city. At this time, almost all hotels in the city are overcrowded.
Zheleznodorozhny district
This area is preferred by those who do not plan to stay in Salzburg for a long time or who stop here on their way to Vienna. Also, near the railway station, some of the lovers of travel around the city's suburbs settle. The main advantages of this area are the ability to quickly get to the station and affordable prices for hotels.
In this part of Salzburg, as a rule, there are four-star hotels, individual apartments and individual villas. The large number of 4-star hotels is explained by the fact that there is little space in the city center for the construction of large buildings. In addition, hotels of this level require spacious premises and modern communication systems. One of these hotels is located opposite the train station and has comfortable rooms overlooking the Alps and picturesque landscapes. Bonuses to such a settlement will be fresh air and a variety of promotional offers.
You can also rent a villa or apartment. To do this, you must contact the owner in advance and book the option you like. You can do this on specialized sites or use the services of a travel company.
The best way to get to the city center from the railway area is by public transport. Travel time will be from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the final destination. The best option is to buy a single transport card for several days. This way you can save a lot.
Hotels and apartments for accommodation: Altstadt Hofwirt, Radisson Blu Altstadt, Goldenes Theater Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Center, Star Inn Premium Salzburg Gablerbräu, Austria Trend Europa Salzburg, Adlerhof, Altstadt Stadtkrug, Cool Mama, K6 Rooms by Der Salzburger Hof.
New district
The inhabitants of the city define the boundaries of this area by the Mirabell Park on the one side and the foot of the Kapuzinerberg Mountain on the other. Tourists who want to find this part of the city are guided by the luxurious Baroque palace located in the park. From a geographical point of view, the location of the area is ideal for hiking, food tourism and a peaceful atmosphere.
One of the oldest hotels in Salzburg was built near Mirabell in 1866. It became famous not only for its views from the window, but also for its high level of service, as well as excellent sound insulation thanks to its thick walls. The cost of rooms in this hotel is high, but sometimes the management makes a gift to its guests and cuts prices by almost half. To book rooms at the discounted rate, you must regularly review the hotel's offers on the website.
The range of services of any hotel in a new area includes:
- free parking and internet;
- recreation area and barbecue in the yard;
- beauty saloon;
- luggage storage;
- round-the-clock service.
In addition to the main types of services, you can be offered car rental, cooking by the chef for individual orders, exciting excursions accompanied by a guide. If tourists come without a car, then they do not have to worry, since it will not be difficult to get to the central part of Salzburg. For this purpose, you can use any type of transport.
Hotels and apartments for accommodation: Sheraton Grand Salzburg, JUFA Salzburg, Am Mirabellplatz, Meininger Salzburg City Center, One Salzburg Mirabell, Villa Carlton, Mercure Salzburg Cit, Auersperg, Eco Suite, Der Salzburger Hof, Altstadthotel Kasererbräu, Barrierfree 1, 5-room -flat TOP3.
Old district
Those who want to get to know the historical heritage better and feel the true spirit of antiquity should settle in the old district. This will allow you to combine educational tourism with shopping, which is very popular in this part of Salzburg.
Here you will find many shops selling jewelry, branded clothing and shoes, bags, souvenirs, tableware. Separately, it should be noted that in the old district, almost everything reminds of Mozart, whose birthplace was Salzburg. Almost every street has a monument or image of a great musician. Additional advantages of living in the old town include the convenient location and the proximity of the main attractions.
As for hotels, they are housed in mansions built in the 14-20th centuries. Thanks to this detail, all hotels are distinguished by their special chic and sophistication. Antique furniture, tapestries, decorative elements in the Gothic style, unique chandeliers and candelabra are characteristic features of the interiors of hotels in the old town.
On the other hand, there may be some problems in older buildings. For example, a weak internet signal, small bathrooms, no lift, and heating problems in winter.
If you live in the center, do not forget to check with the hotel staff in advance on the way to the parking lot. In the old part of Salzburg, car parking is allowed in strictly designated areas, and for hotel visitors, you can leave a car in the courtyard. However, for this you need a special card that will be issued to you at the hotel.
In addition, there are many apartments in the old area. They are rented by couples and those who do not like the formal setting of hotels. The apartments have a different number of rooms. At your service will be provided kitchen utensils, household appliances, bed linen, towels and other necessary accessories for a comfortable stay. It is worth considering one more important point - a deposit must be made before check-in, the amount of which is 20% of the total cost of the apartment.
Hotels and apartments for accommodation: Classic Salzburg, Salzburg Place to Stay, Sauerweingut, Happiness in Salzburg, Villa Salzburg, My Wonderland, Easyapartments Riverside, Salzburg Residence Mozart, Mönchsbergapartments, Easyapartments Teresa, Citystudios, EasyPartment Salzienert Lettstadt, Cottage, Next2Mozart-Apartment.
Neighboring area
This is the name of the territory near the city, where beautiful palace complexes, lakes, mountain ranges of the Alps and forests are scattered. The tourist infrastructure in the vicinity of the city is well developed, so you will not have any problems in the process of finding a hotel. You can stay in the Fuschlsee or Wolfgangsee lake area, as well as near the Zwölferhorn mountain.
Most of the hotels in this area are cozy chalet houses, villas with separate apartments, equipped with modern technology and equipped with free internet. Breakfasts in such hotels are usually served outdoors. At the same time, the chefs prepare food from fresh and natural products, while maintaining the traditional Austrian recipe. This provides an excellent opportunity for guests to get acquainted with the national cuisine of the country.
For all comers, the hotel staff offers an exciting tourist program, which includes:
- horseback riding;
- fishing on lakes;
- alloy;
- walking tour on the slopes of the mountains;
- cable car ride;
- visit to the Hellbrunn palace complex.
Some tourists go to the mountains for a few days, set up a camping there and enjoy nature. This type of recreation has recently become especially popular in Salzburg, therefore, well-groomed territories with all the amenities for camping lovers are increasingly appearing near the mountains.
Hotels and apartments for accommodation: Haus Gnigl, Villa Leopoldskron, Sound of Music Nonntal, Heuberg, Villa Rigoletto, at Mozart-Geburtshaus, Jaky ́s Penthouse, AllYouNeed Salzburg, Haunspergstraße, Haunspergerhof, Stadtalm Naturfreundehaus, Austria FT AMEDIA Express Salzburg.
