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’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour
Private Audiobook City Rally in Mainz City Centre
Private Audiobook City Rally in Wiesbaden's Old Town
Wiesbaden: Sparkling Winemaking Tour with 3-Glass Tasting
Top hotels in Altstadt Mainz
Hilton Mainz
Great breakfast selection
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Mainz
The staff were very professional and polite. We had 2 rooms, and we were very pleased with the space and how comfortable the beds were. Definitely a must to visit again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Staff was nice and helpful, rooms were clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
The room was clean, comfortable and reasonably large. It was easy to check in. I had trouble lowering the temperature in the room so I called the front desk. They told me to open the window which worked well as it was much colder outside than in the room. The best thing about the hotel is that is ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer
The bar service was extraordinarily slow. There did not seem to be enough staff to meet customer demand - this may have been due to increased patronage as a result of the annual Night of the Museums event. Overall though a clean, pleasant hotel with very comfortable beds, great shower and plenty ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Room was very clean and had plenty of room. Unfortunately the air conditioner didn’t work and it was a hot day. We overheard many guests complaining about it. Staff just kind took notes to pass on for the 2 days we were there and complained. They even moved us the first day, but it was the same problem. ...
Reviewed on 23 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 Augustinerstrasse and Kirschgarten.
