Malmo Old Town Travel Guide
Malmö
Visit Malmo Old Town
Popular places to visit
Lilla Torg
Come to this 16th-century Old Town square to enjoy one of Malmo’s liveliest nightlife districts and watch free concerts.
Stortorget
Visit Malmo’s oldest public square to explore the city’s historical center and enjoy the free cultural events of the Malmo Festival.
Gustav Adolf Square
This 19th-century square is a place of historic architecture and cultural events, with Renaissance-style houses, Christmas markets and the Malmo Festival.
Malmö Live
Get tickets for a show at Malmö Live, a popular theatre in Malmö. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Malmo Town Hall
Admire architectural styles from the 16th to 19th centuries, dine in style and listen to live music at the main building of Stortorget.
Malmö Castle
This 15th-century fortress is a former Danish stronghold and the home of museums dedicated to natural and cultural history.
Things to do
Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö
Discover Malmö's Charm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket
Malmö: Sightseeing and Landmarks tour by bike
Top hotels in Malmo Old Town
Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
The room was quite ok but the bed was terrible. Also the curtains didn’t block much light. Last but not least the breakfast is very basic. Definitely not worth the money
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Moment Hotels
Fabulous location right across from Central Station, a 20 min train journey to Copenhagen airport. The room is small but perfectly functional for 2 people. Bed comfy. Town centre right behind hotel with lots of bars and restaurants. Canal tour leaves from just across the road.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
MJ's
Just amazing. What a gem!! A hidden secret boutique hotel that is just perfect. Lively on Friday and Saturday nights and delightfully chic and comfortable during the week. Perfect location for amazing food and drinks
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
I only used the room to keep my luggage during the day and to sleep at night. It was comfortable, clean and the right size for me. The shower was also very good
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Tivoli Hotel
Overall very good, position is not super central but ok. Downsides: queue for breakfast was quite long, and the rooms have a very big bathroom but no wardrobe
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
CABINN Copenhagen
Staff very rude.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malmo Old Town
Davidshall
Though Davidshall may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Malmo Opera House and Gustav Adolf Square.
Innerstaden
You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and cafes in Innerstaden. You might want to make time for a stop at Pildammsparken or Mollevang Square.
Vastra Hamnen
Vastra Hamnen is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stapelbäddsparken Skatepark and Vasatorp.
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by St Petri Kyrka and Malmo Town Hall while in the area.
Mollevangen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Mollevangen. You might want to make time for a stop at Mollevang Square or Folkets Park.
Sodervarn
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Sodervarn. You might consider stopping by Södra Förstadsgatan while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
