Mainz

Travel Guide
Mainz
Visit an ancient Roman Theater, sip local wine and walk through towering cathedrals—all in one day. In Mainz, you will never run out of things to explore.

Experience Mainz! The capital of Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate, this city has exciting offerings stretching back to the Roman Empire. 

Mainz offers a constant flow of activity. You could live in the city for years and still have new sights to see, new events to experience. The center of Mainz is called Old Town, and for good reason. Half-timbered houses and Baroque-style buildings hold such a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants that it’s easy to spend an entire afternoon eating, drinking and browsing. Spend the afternoon in one of the outdoor cafes in the historic Kirschgarten Square and stroll down Augustiner Street, where you can admire the famous St. Augustine’s Church. 

The city is known for its variety of different churches many people opt to spend the day touring the many that are scattered throughout the city. Visitors who can’t get enough of the stunning architecture should explore St. Ignaz Church, St. Martin’s Cathedral, St. Stephan’s Church, St. Peter’s Church, and Christ Church.

Roman history is deeply embedded within Mainz today. The Roman Theater, which could hold over 10,000 people, is a must-see. Guests will also notice that a variety of statues, ruins and ancient buildings are present throughout the city. Spend the afternoon at the Roman-Germanic Central Museum to learn more about the Ancient Roman presence in Mainz. The Gutenberg Museum, which chronicles the history of the written word, is another favorite destination. Natural history and art buffs will delight in the Natural History Museum and Landesmuseum Mainz.

Spend an evening at the Mainz State Theater, where you can enjoy opera or ballet. Afterward, treat yourself to traditional regional dishes and wash the food down with local wines at a Strausswirtschaft or Besenwirtschaft, a local winery that is allowed to sell food for a few months of the year. 

Visit in February to experience the revelry of Carnival, or plan your trip in June to enjoy the annual Midsummer St. John’s Night Festival. The Christmas Fair will instantly put any visitor in the holiday spirit. 

Mainz is half an hour from Frankfurt International Airport, and the S8 train provides direct transportation between the two places. The city is also easily accessible by major highways (A60, A61, A63, A66). If you are intimidated by the Autobahn, don’t fret: regular bus schedules run between Mainz and other major cities. 

Where to stay in Mainz

Rhineland-Palatinate

Altstadt Mainz

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Altstadt Mainz. You might want to make time for a stop at Mainz Cathedral or Gutenberg Museum.

Altstadt Mainz
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Oberstadt

4/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and spas in Oberstadt. You might want to make time for a stop at Public Park or St. Achatius.

Oberstadt

Neustadt

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Neustadt

Bretzenheim

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Bretzenheim. You might consider stopping by Opel Arena while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bretzenheim
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Hartenberg-Münchfeld

If you're spending time in Hartenberg-Münchfeld, you might enjoy its restaurants and historical sites. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Zollhafen Mainz or Mainz Cathedral.

Hartenberg-Münchfeld
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Gonsenheim

When in Gonsenheim and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Opel Arena or Zollhafen Mainz and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hugo-Eckener-Straße Tram Stop or Gonsenheim Gonsbachgärten Tram Stop.

Gonsenheim
the niu Mood
the niu Mood
Mombacher Straße 6, Mainz
The price is HK$520 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
HK$520
per night
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Mainz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (455 reviews)
"Super friendly staff"

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2023

the niu Mood
H2 Hotel Mainz
H2 Hotel Mainz
Rheinalle 46, Mainz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$731 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
HK$731
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Mainz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Kunsthalle Mainz and Zollhafen Mainz are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
"Nicely situated near public transport and a grocery just near. Included breakfast was excellent!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2024

H2 Hotel Mainz
Hotel Hammer - Mainz Hauptbahnhof
Hotel Hammer - Mainz Hauptbahnhof
3.5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 6, Mainz
The price is HK$783 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
HK$783
per night
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Mainz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (319 reviews)
Great Stay At Hotel Hammer
"Our stay was amazing. Looking forward to going back."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

Hotel Hammer - Mainz Hauptbahnhof
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Apartment Central
The Apartment Central
Emmeransstraße 13, Mainz
Stay at this apartment in Mainz. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Sanctuary of Isis and Mater Magna and Fastnachtsbrunnen ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"The building is under renovation. Construction trashes. The 3rd bedroom is a smelly basement. The other two bedrooms are clean, on the ground floor."

Reviewed on 7 May 2023

The Apartment Central
Garden house: Beautiful holiday home for up to 14 guests with a huge garden
Garden house: Beautiful holiday home for up to 14 guests with a huge garden
MZ
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mainz. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions ZDF and Mewa Arena are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Welcoming and Charming
"This was our first stay in Germany and we were very happy with the location. Igno was wonderful upon greeting us, making sure we had everything needed, he was even willing to help us with getting travel for our group of 7 when we were unable to speak the language (he actually stopped eating dinner ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2023

Garden house: Beautiful holiday home for up to 14 guests with a huge garden
Traumhafte Maisonette 1 OG, im Villa Uni Mainz
Traumhafte Maisonette 1 OG, im Villa Uni Mainz
Mainz
Stay at this apartment in Mainz. Enjoy 2 bedrooms. Popular attractions St. Achatius and Mewa Arena are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for Traumhafte ...
Traumhafte Maisonette 1 OG, im Villa Uni Mainz
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Reviews of Mainz

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 Oct 2019

Great medium sized city. Beautiful and feels very safe.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
13 Oct 2019

We were just visiting family so no sightseeing.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
27 Sep 2019

Lots to see especially Gutenberg Museum, St Stephens and its Chagall stained glass, and Rhine boat trips. Also its a great centre to get elsewhere by train.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
24 Jun 2019

We arrived on the bank holiday, everything was shut! Even the traffic lights were off! Unfortunately nobody told us this is a holiday when everything is shut. Otherwise we had visited a street festival in Mainz, visited magnificent churches, had fun