Old Town Innsbruck

Innsbruck

Old Town which includes heritage elements and a river or creek
Old Town featuring tranquil scenes and heritage elements
Old Town featuring heritage elements and tranquil scenes
Old Town featuring tranquil scenes and heritage elements
Old Town featuring heritage elements
Dozens of Innsbruck’s numerous historical attractions are packed into its old town, a neighborhood of picturesque streets and lively Austrian culture.

Innsbruck’s Old Town is one of the highlights of Tirol’s capital city. Colorful, tall house fronts hiding palaces and art galleries line classically Austrian streets. Stroll along cobbled paths to visit some of the architectural and cultural highlights of Innsbruck.

Climb up the 148 steps of Innsbruck City Tower for the best views of the old town. This guard tower, built in 1450, will give you a vantage point over the medieval city center. Marvel from this height at an old town that has stood here for over 800 years much of the Baroque and Gothic architecture was built later, at the turn of the 16th century.

Learn more about the old town and surrounding region in the Ferdinandeum Tyrolean State Museum. Follow the story of Tirol from the Stone Age to the present day. The Museum of Tyrolean Folk Art contains local treasures from bygone eras, including traditional festival costumes.

Tour the imperial landmarks of the old town. The emperors of old lived in the Imperial PalaceOpens in a new window (Hofburg) and were buried in the Court ChurchOpens in a new window (Hofkirche). One of the most famous and impressive landmarks is the Golden RoofOpens in a new window (Goldenes Dachl), which gains its name from the gold-plated copper tiles on the façade. Explore the museum inside to learn about Emperor Maximilian I.

Spend an evening at the Tyrolean State Theatre, a classically styled venue that was built in the 1650s. Watch operatic, dance and orchestral performances in this historic setting.

Come to the area in December for the festive experience of the Innsbruck Old Town Christmas Market. The city has six markets, including one on the banks of the river at Marktplatz. Admire the Christmas tree decorated with over 170,000 Swarovski crystals and listen to the trumpeters playing from the Golden Roof.

Walk around Innsbruck’s Old Town on foot to soak up the atmosphere. The old town is located directly next to the city’s main train station. Visit in winter for skiing and the Christmas markets, or come in summer for warm days strolling around this beautiful part of the city.


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Top hotels in Old Town Innsbruck

Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz
Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz
4 out of 5
Herzog-Friedrich-Str. 31, Innsbruck, Tirol
The price is P8,698 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
P8,698
P9,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (302 reviews)
Amazing place
"Super friendly, helpful staff. So nice and accommodating. Printed a form I needed for shipping, provided travel cards for the city."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz
Das Innsbruck
Das Innsbruck
4 out of 5
Innrain 3, Innsbruck, Tirol
The price is P8,177 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
P8,177
P9,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Great location. Very central with plenty of public transport stops nearby to take you to all the ski resorts. Breakfast also great"

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Das Innsbruck
Hotel Maximilian Stadthaus Penz
Hotel Maximilian Stadthaus Penz
4 out of 5
Marktgraben, 7-9, Innsbruck, Tyrol
The price is P7,927 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P7,927
P9,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (652 reviews)
"Very nice great location"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Hotel Maximilian Stadthaus Penz
Hotel Goldener Adler, BW Signature Collection
Hotel Goldener Adler, BW Signature Collection
4 out of 5
Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse 6, Innsbruck, Tirol
The price is P9,075 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P9,075
P10,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (557 reviews)
Right THERE!
"The staff was lovely, the included breakfast Very Good (especially the fresh orange Juice) and the hotel itself very comfortable. Being just inside the Old city was perfect. Only a mile from the train station, a quick €11 ride."

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

Hotel Goldener Adler, BW Signature Collection
Boutiquehotel Weisses Rössl
Boutiquehotel Weisses Rössl
Kiebachgasse 8, Innsbruck, Tirol
The price is P10,304 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P10,304
P11,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this hotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (316 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Boutiquehotel Weisses Rössl
Kaiser Max Design Appartements
Kaiser Max Design Appartements
3.5 out of 5
Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 23, Innsbruck
The price is P12,029 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
P12,029
P17,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and premium bedding. Popular attractions City Tower and Innsbruck City Tower ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
"Loved this area and the privacy"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Kaiser Max Design Appartements
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