Malmo Old Town Travel Guide

Malmö

A historic European square with cobblestone pavement, traditional architecture, and outdoor seating areas.
A church interior with ornate altars, wooden pews, and a central altar with religious statues.
A sign with a decorated horse and the text "Färskinnstoflor".
A cobblestone square with historic buildings, outdoor cafes, and a scooter parked on the right.
A river with a boat and water fountains.

Stay near popular Malmo Old Town attractions

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, bicycles parked along the side, and outdoor seating at cafes.

Lilla Torg

9.0/10 (549 reviews)
Come to this 16th-century Old Town square to enjoy one of Malmo’s liveliest nightlife districts and watch free concerts.
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Things to do

Rundan - Canal Tour of Malmö

Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö

฿788
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö
Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö

Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö

฿506
per adult
Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö
Visitors enjoying our tasting bar where you can try 10-15 different items every day.

Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

฿792
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket
Taysta's Food Tour i Malmö

Taysta's Food Tour i Malmö

฿1,360
per adult
Taysta's Food Tour i Malmö
Malmo Bike Rental

Malmo Bike Rental

฿841
per adult
Malmo Bike Rental
Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö

Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö

฿2,867
per adult
Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö
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Top hotels in Malmo Old Town

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live

4 out of 5
Dag Hammarskjolds torg 2 Malmö
The price is ฿3,204 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,204
฿3,588 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,975 reviews)
"This is the second Clarion hotel I have stayed in and it is just as good as the other. It’s a very nice hotel is in a good location, central to Malmö and a few minute’s walk from Malmö Central Station. The room was very spacious and clean and has everything you need, including a safe. I didn’t try ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
Moment Hotels

Moment Hotels

3 out of 5
Norra Vallgatan 54 Malmö
The price is ฿2,355 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,355
฿2,637 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,458 reviews)
"L'hôtel est parfaitement situé, à deux pas de la gare et de la vieille ville. Ma chambre était très petite et j'aurais apprécié une meilleure literie, mais offrait un bon rapport qualité-prix. Le petit-déjeuner était bien et pris dans une magnifique salle très bien aménagée. Un séjour très ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Moment Hotels
MJ's

MJ's

4 out of 5
Master Johansgatan 13 Malmö
The price is ฿3,627 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,627
฿4,062 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,738 reviews)
"We stayed for the weekend and had a fantastic stay. One thing to note, we could hear the music in the bar from our bedroom. If you’re a light sleeper bring earplugs."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

MJ's
Scandic St Jörgen

Scandic St Jörgen

3.5 out of 5
Stora Nygatan 35 Malmö
The price is ฿2,791 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,791
฿3,126 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,242 reviews)
"The room was clean. The building was undergoing maintenance which lead to noises early in the morning and closed off pathways. The only thing that I wasn’t a fan of was there isn’t a double lock. I’m so used to traveling with a top lock and a regular door lock this was odd. It is centrally located ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Scandic St Jörgen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9 Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,023 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,023
฿3,778 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,319 reviews)
"This hotel is a decent choice for a stay in downtown Copenhagen. The hotel was extremely busy during my stay due to the marathon in the city which I was not aware of when I booked. Copenhagen is an extremely expensive city (think Manhattan prices). For the price I paid I was expecting it to be a ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1 Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,008 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,008
฿2,510 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
CABINN Copenhagen
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Where to stay in Malmo Old Town

Find the best Malmo Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a prominent tower, and a fountain in the foreground.

Centrum

Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Malmo Town Hall and Stortorget while in the area.

A fountain sculpture in front of the MALMO OPERA building.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Innerstaden

You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and cafes in Innerstaden. You might want to make time for a stop at Pildammsparken or Kronprinsen.

A bridge over a field of tall grass.

Limhamn

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Limhamn. You might want to make time for a stop at Sibbarps Beach or Sibbarps Kallbadhus.

A bridge over water with large rocks in the foreground.

Vaster

Unique features of Vaster include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Emporia or Malmo Arena while you're exploring the area.

A tall, modern skyscraper with a unique twisted design, set against a clear blue sky.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M

Vastra Hamnen

Vastra Hamnen is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stapelbäddsparken Skatepark and Vasatorp.

Malmo Old Town Travel Guide