Old Town Innsbruck

Innsbruck

Old Town featuring heritage elements and a river or creek
Old Town featuring heritage elements and tranquil scenes
Old Town which includes tranquil scenes and heritage elements
Old Town showing heritage elements and tranquil scenes
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.



Old Town Innsbruck Hotel Deals

Hotel Maximilian Stadthaus Penz

Hotel Maximilian Stadthaus Penz

4 out of 5
Marktgraben, 7-9, Innsbruck, Tyrol
The price is ¥24,146 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
¥24,146
¥27,609 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
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! (734 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful & property was in a central location."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Hotel Maximilian Stadthaus Penz
Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz

Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz

4 out of 5
Herzog-Friedrich-Str. 31, Innsbruck, Tirol
The price is ¥27,243 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
¥27,243
¥31,015 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (408 reviews)
"The property is unique and characteristic. The staff are very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz
Das Innsbruck

Das Innsbruck

4 out of 5
Innrain 3, Innsbruck, Tirol
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥38,164 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
¥38,164
¥43,029 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The two Martins on staff are fabulous. Thank you Das Innsbruck! We loved our stay here. A few items: please fix the sign-the cracked sign makes your hotel look cheap and un-inviting. The storage in room 107 is weird. But ok. What a fabulous lobby area!!! And wonderful breakfast. You provided excellent ..."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Das Innsbruck
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 ¥25,655 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
¥25,655
¥29,269 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
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! (613 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Hotel Goldener Adler, BW Signature Collection
Boutiquehotel Weisses Rössl

Boutiquehotel Weisses Rössl

Kiebachgasse 8, Innsbruck, Tirol
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! (364 reviews)
"Always seem happy to see you. English speakers always available. Good breakfast food!!! Close to everything. Taxi can’t come in old town. Make sure they drop you off closest to the hotel."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Boutiquehotel Weisses Rössl
Golden Roof Apartments by Penz

Golden Roof Apartments by Penz

3.5 out of 5
Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse/12, Innsbruck, Tirol
The price is ¥28,594 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
¥28,594
¥37,744 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Helbling ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Golden roof apartment
"Excellent accommodation. Coomunication about checking in at a different location could have been clearer."

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

Golden Roof Apartments by Penz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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