Stadtmitte Travel Guide
Rostock
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Popular places to visit
New Market
Start your day of explorations in Rostock at this large pedestrian-only plaza, lined with restaurants and historic buildings that make for pretty photos.
Kröpeliner Tor
Once an essential part of the city’s fortifications, this tower is now best known for its brick Gothic architecture and the local history group that meets inside.
Town Hall Rostock
Behind its pink façade, this historic civic building conceals treasures, from Hanseatic murals to a medieval restaurant and a secret snake statue bringing good luck.
Rostock Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rostock Christmas Market during your visit to Rostock. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.
St. Mary's Church
A famed astrological clock, a magnificent wooden altar and a collection of Baltic religious art fill this church next to Rostock’s New Market.
Kröpeliner Strasse & Universitätsplatz
You can find out about the history of Rostock with a trip to Kröpeliner Strasse & Universitätsplatz. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
Things to do
Walking tour of the seaside resort Warnemünde
Wonderful Warnemünde Audio Guide: Rostock’s Charming Port Town
Rostock: Guided tour of the historic city center
Quiz and fall in love in Rostock Warnemünde
Top hotels in Stadtmitte
ScanHotels City
We loved everything - great staff and the parking was 11 out of 10 - all the rest was 10 !!! See You in 2026 - Line and Michael (Denmark)
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
pentahotel Rostock
Fantastic boutique hotel. We stayed at the property on our way to a cruise and I've got to say this was amazing. As we entered the property we checked in at the bar which was quick and easy. Our room was large, clean, modern and comfortable. The hotel was near shopping, the rail, the cruise port ...
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
IntercityHotel Rostock
Friendly staff, clean and quiet room. Perfectly situated next to the train station when travelling with a lot of luggage !
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
B&B Hotel Rostock-Hafen
Great staff! Nice place to stay for the holiday season
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Motel One Rostock
A two night stay in Rostock. Reception and Bar Staff were lovely. Maybe more areas to Recycle but I would imagine that cleaning staff will use recycling facilities.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Am Hopfenmarkt
Convenient location in city centre. Easy access to Central station by public transport.
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtmitte
Östliche Altstadt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Östliche Altstadt and surrounding area, you can visit Town Hall Rostock and Rostock Christmas Market.
Nördliche Altstadt
While visiting Nördliche Altstadt, you might make a stop by sights like Kröpeliner Tor and New Market.
City Harbor
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in City Harbor and surrounding area, you can visit New Market and Rostock Christmas Market.
Steintor-Vorstadt
Though Steintor-Vorstadt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like StadtHalle Rostock and Town Hall Rostock.
Warnemünde
Well liked for its beaches and restaurants, Warnemünde is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Warnemünde Cruise Center and Warnemunde Lighthouse, and jump on the metro at Warnemuende Station to get around the city.
Hohe Düne
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Hohe Düne. You might want to make time for a stop at Marina Warnemuende or Hohe Düne Beach.
