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.
Landesmuseum Mainz
You can browse the exhibits at Landesmuseum Mainz, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Mainz City Center. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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.
Things to do
Guided tour in Mainz on the Rhine in german and english
Private Audiobook City Rally in Mainz City Centre
Mainz: Private custom tour with a local guide
Urban Adventure Game in Mainz with an app
Top hotels in Altstadt Mainz
Hyatt Regency Mainz
Great location near Christmas Markets and Cathedral! Wonderful service and Excellent place to eat and visit in lounge area.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Brunfels Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Great room and great hotel! Won’t stay anywhere else in Mainz
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Mainz
Room was good and check-in staff were great. We had requested an early check-in and the hotel was able to accommodate.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport
Spotless, spacious, quiet and super comfortable.... including a well equipped kitchenette....perfect place for a rested stay before a long haul flight...and on top of it within walking distance to the terminals
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Platzhirsch Living Hotel
Spacious room, comfortable beds, lively check in staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Great room, great welcome, great value.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 Augustinerstrasse and Kirschgarten.
