Altstadt Mainz
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
Urban Adventure Game in Mainz with an app
Explore Mainz: A Guided Tour of One of Germany's True Gems
Top hotels in Altstadt Mainz
Hyatt Regency Mainz
Despite a late arrival the reception staff, Janik, was enthusiastic and welcoming. Hotel has a nice atmosphere and the rooms are a good size with good amenities.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hilton Mainz
Everything
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Brunfels Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
great location and atmosphere
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
ibis Mainz City
Very clean friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast and location.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Todo
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Great location, friendly service, nice room. But too expensive for what it is.
Reviewed on 31 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.
