In which quarter house in Salzburg?

Are you going to Austria, the pearl of Central Europe? This is in which district you are staying in Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace!

Salzburg (“Salt Castle” in the Bavarian language, due to its flourishing trade undertaken by the city) is a splendid Austrian city of 150,000 souls - the fourth of the country by its population-, housed at the foot of the Alps at the border with the Germany and shared between the Gothic and Baroque style: this striking blend made it part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. A city of tirail culture between Austria and its great German sister over the centuries, it is one of the emblematic places of the culture of Central Europe: witness to the multiple conflicts she was intertwined, war-taking, diplomatic gift and high place of Catholicism, she proudly exposes the countless monuments she houses and which testify to her rich and tormented history.

Today, the commune is decidedly anchored between heritage and modernity and offers multiple cultural activities, including the prestigious classic music festival in Salzburg. If you have decided to stay in this bastion of classical music and Baroque architecture, you will find some tips to find the ideal accommodation to sleep in Salzburg.

Downtown

The old town of Salzburg is of striking beauty with its turbulent streets reserved for pedestrians and its famous Getreidegasse , very lively street whose shops have the peculiarity of being equipped with wrought iron fronts. That it is pleasant to divaguer in the historical heart along the Salzach -the river that passes through the city- and to see the birthplace of Mozart, an omnipresent personality in the city, then to admire the most sumptuous Gothic buildings of each other. In short, city centre visit is a must for your stay!

For those who wonder where to sleep in Salzburg in the heart of town, the offer is plethora: hotels or apartments for rent are easily available, with a high budget.

Lehen

Lehen district is a lively place with several trendy restaurants and sophisticated accommodations sometimes offered on rental platforms. The neighbourhood has all the services necessary for a comfortable stay; we would only know too much to advise you to take your children to have fun Lehner Park Spielplatz , or to taste a Bratwurst, these delicious fried sausages proposed to all corners of the street.

Salzburg-Aigen

Further south, Salzburg-Aigen is a peaceful residential area where it is good to live: in short, the ideal choice if you want to stay in Salzburg while enjoying the tranquility of the trails along the Salzach. A tip: go to visit Heiliger Johannes der Täufer , a charming little church dedicated to John the Baptist, then walk in the many parks that the area counts: there is a flopa of exciting little anecdotes on the city.

Left edge of Salzburg

In the south of the city centre there are many breathtaking treasures including Hohensalzburg Fortresse , an impressive 11th-century security castle overlooking the city which is said to be the guardian. If staying in Salzburg is a pretext to cultivate you, the left bank is the perfect place: unveil among the most beautiful buildings in the city, such as the Saint-Rupert Cathedral, the Kapitelschwemme (a horse pool) or the Residenzbrunnen , a famous fountain worthy of a work of art. In this part of the city, a few youth hostels will provide junior clients with simple and welcoming accommodation for a modest price compared to the offer developed in the city centre.