Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide
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.
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.
Augustinerstrasse
Stroll through Mainz’s Old Town along this pedestrianized street, lined with shopping boutiques and a remarkably preserved assortment of colorful historic buildings.
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
Guided tour in Mainz on the Rhine in german and english
Audio Tour of Mainz: A Guide to the Town where Bookprinting Began
Private Audiobook City Rally in Mainz City Centre
Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Wiesbaden: Certified organic farm - Domäne Mechtildshausen
Mainz: Private custom tour with a local guide
Top hotels in Altstadt Mainz
Hilton Mainz
"Amazing stay in Hilton. The hotel is excellent, great service, our room was upgraded to River View which was a pleasant suprise. Easy to get anywhere from the hotel, lovely bars along the bank of Rhein just at the door step."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
"Long queue at check in , also messy as there was no clear separation between Bonvoy members and non members. Room are average and carry the bear minimum. Only convenient for it’s proximity to terminal"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
"other than there not being a childrens playground as advertised, everything was lovely"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd
"Great location. Hotel is across the street from a side entrance to the Main Train Station. There is a homeless shelter attached to the train station, but I felt safe. I wouldn't wonder around at night though."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
"The room was fine - standatd Hyatt Place - but I would skip the breakfast buffet - Euro26 for mediocre food that was cold to boot."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
"This hotel is excellent for transport hub connections and we stayed twice on our trip to Europe."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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.
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.
Gonsenheim
When in Gonsenheim and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Mewa 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.
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.
