Malmo Old Town Travel Guide
Malmö
Visit Malmo Old Town
Popular places to visit
Lilla Torg
Come to this 16th-century Old Town square to enjoy one of Malmo’s liveliest nightlife districts and watch free concerts.
Stortorget
Visit Malmo’s oldest public square to explore the city’s historical center and enjoy the free cultural events of the Malmo Festival.
Gustav Adolf Square
This 19th-century square is a place of historic architecture and cultural events, with Renaissance-style houses, Christmas markets and the Malmo Festival.
Malmö Castle
This 15th-century fortress is a former Danish stronghold and the home of museums dedicated to natural and cultural history.
Malmö Live
Get tickets for a show at Malmö Live, a popular theatre in Malmö. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Malmo Town Hall
Admire architectural styles from the 16th to 19th centuries, dine in style and listen to live music at the main building of Stortorget.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket
Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö
Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö
Top hotels in Malmo Old Town
Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
"Beautiful bar on the 25th floor! Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
MJ's
"We had an incredible nights stay, the room is cosy, in a great location and the breakfast was amazing with massive variety. Really cool vibe in bar and loved getting to use the sauna!"
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Moment Hotels
"Very convenient location, close to the central station and other landmarks for sightseeing. Staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was also good, even if it tended to be the same selection each day. I know they're working against food waste, so I don't mind this at all :) Room was always very ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Scandic St Jörgen
Radisson Blu Hotel, Malmö
"It does have a great location within 10 min of all attractions."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
"This place was very clean with very attentive helpful staff. The facilities have a very nice ground floor lounge and breakfast restaurant. Excellent value in a very well maintained and clean hotel."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malmo Old Town
Davidshall
Though Davidshall may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Malmo Opera House and Gustav Adolf Square.
Innerstaden
You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and cafes in Innerstaden. You might want to make time for a stop at Pildammsparken or Kronprinsen.
Vastra Hamnen
Vastra Hamnen is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stapelbäddsparken Skatepark and Vasatorp.
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Malmo Town Hall and Stortorget while in the area.
Mollevangen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Mollevangen. You might want to make time for a stop at Mollevang Square or Folkets Park.
Sodervarn
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Sodervarn. You might consider stopping by Södra Förstadsgatan while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
