Altstadt - Sankt Sebald Travel Guide
Nuremberg
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Popular places to visit
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can do some window-shopping at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
St. Sebaldus Church
Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.
Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
Albrecht Duerer House
You can study the exhibits at Albrecht Duerer House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nuremberg. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Get to know Nuremberg. Highlights in the old town
Nuremberg: Highlights Walking Tour with Guide
Top hotels in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Very cheerful receptionist! Was welcomed and happy
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Conveniently located close to the main square, this hotel offer comfort and convenience. We enjoyed their spa area with a gym, sauna and pool as well as the restaurants nearby. It is the best place to stay in town.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Burghotel Nürnberg
great location to Christmas markets. the bed was to firm for me though.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Agneshof Nürnberg
Staff was nice. Place was clean. Hotel bar was nice after a day venturing out.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
Clean room, but difficult to warm up with the radiator. Staff was not overly friendly. I was a little disappointed for the price
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Burghotel - das Original
Very clean, charming B&B with wonderful breakfast located in the old town just steps from the Christmas markets. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Mitte
Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and Nuremberg Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
St. Johannis
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of St. Johannis. Make a stop by Hesperidengärten or Johannisfriedhof while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Friedrich Ebert Square U-Bahn to get around town.
Marienvorstadt
Travellers enjoy Marienvorstadt for its historical sites, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Gostenhof
You might appreciate the historical sites and coffee shops in Gostenhof, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House are just a few notable stops.
