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
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 location and atmosphere
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Mainz
Everything
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Perfect everything was perfect
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Clean room, staff was very accommodating. Would definitely book again!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport
It’s clean & comfortable, However, there is nothing a shuttle bus. I should used a tax.
Reviewed on 8 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.
