Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide
Mainz
Visit Altstadt Mainz
Popular places to visit
Mainz Cathedral
Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.
Augustinerstrasse
Stroll through Mainz’s Old Town along this pedestrianized street, lined with shopping boutiques and a remarkably preserved assortment of colorful historic buildings.
Gutenberg Museum
In the heart of Mainz’s Old Town, trace the history of bookmaking and discover how the city served as the birthplace of modern printing.
Kirschgarten
Discover Mainz at its most charming in this romantic square, bordered by historic half-timbered homes and anchored by a bubbling Baroque-style fountain.
Naturhistorisches Museum
Walk among mammoths, saber-toothed cats and other relics of the ancient world at the largest museum of natural history in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Marktbrunnen
Marktbrunnen is just one of the places to see in Mainz City Center, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Things to do
Guided tour in Mainz on the Rhine in german and english
Wiesbaden: Multicultural Westend - public tour
Private Audiobook City Rally in Mainz City Centre
Mainz: Private custom tour with a local guide
Top hotels in Altstadt Mainz
Hilton Mainz
Great breakfast selection
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Mainz
No pool access, no restaurant access due to private party, room service was overpriced, not great for tourists or families with kids. Terrible TV app connection. Disappointed.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Queue was very long
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer
Twin beds are less than 2.5 feet wide. Room and bath are smaller as well.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Breakfast is fine. Only dinner is available. Menu items are tasty and reasonably priced. Close to train station. 22 minute walk to Airport.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Not given receipt of payment.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Mainz
Oberstadt
Travellers enjoy Oberstadt for its coffee shops and spas. Consider checking out St. Achatius while you're in the area.
Neustadt
You might enjoy the river views while in Neustadt. Zollhafen Mainz is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mainz Central Station Tram Stop or Mainz Hauptbahnhof West/Taubertsbergbad Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Hartenberg-Münchfeld
Restaurants and historical sites are notable features of Hartenberg-Münchfeld. You might consider stopping by St. Achatius while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Weisenau
Travellers like the restaurants in Weisenau, and Rhine is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bretzenheim
Unique features of Bretzenheim include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mewa Arena or St. Achatius while you're exploring the area.
Hechtsheim
Though Hechtsheim may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Riverfront Promenade and Augustinerstrasse.
