Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, a clear blue sky, and a few pedestrians.
A bridge over a calm river with a boat in the foreground and a forested island in the background.
A bridge over a calm river at dusk with city lights reflecting on the water.
A riverside promenade with a paved walkway, trees, and a view of the river and distant hills.
A bridge over a river with a castle on the right bank.

Stay near popular Altstadt Mainz attractions

A historic town square at dusk with a prominent church tower, reflecting buildings, and a reflective water feature.

Mainz Cathedral

8.8/10 (315 reviews)
Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.
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Activities

Wiesbaden: Multicultural Westend - public tour

Wiesbaden: Colourful Westend - public tour

AU$37
per adult
Wiesbaden: Colourful Westend - public tour
Wiesbaden: Naturally Wiesbaden - public tour

Wiesbaden: Naturally Wiesbaden - public tour

AU$37
per adult
Wiesbaden: Naturally Wiesbaden - public tour
Wiesbaden: City whispers

Wiesbaden: City whispers

AU$33
per adult
Wiesbaden: City whispers
Picture 6 for Activity Wiesbaden Biebrich: Outdoor Escape Game

Wiesbaden Biebrich: Outdoor Escape Game

AU$54
per adult
Wiesbaden Biebrich: Outdoor Escape Game
Picture 1 for Activity Koblenz: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise around Koblenz

Koblenz: City & Sightseeing Boat tour on the Rhine

AU$24
per adult
Koblenz: City & Sightseeing Boat tour on the Rhine
Picture 2 for Activity Wiesbaden: Culinary city tour through the Bergkirchenviertel

Wiesbaden: Culinary city tour through the Bergkirchenviertel

AU$61
per adult
Wiesbaden: Culinary city tour through the Bergkirchenviertel
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Our pick of the best Altstadt Mainz Hotel Deals

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$221 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$221
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Unterschweinstiege 16 Frankfurt HE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$153 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$153
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
b'mine Frankfurt Airport, WorldHotels Crafted

b'mine Frankfurt Airport, WorldHotels Crafted

Georg-Baumgarten-Straße Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$159 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$159
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,075 reviews)
"Shocking experience with the staff. My wife reported that there was no tea in our room and was told to get some from the bar herself. When she did, another female staff member shouted, “What are you taking?! We sell everything here!”, making her feel like a thief. My wife was very upset after how ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

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Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$127 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$127
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,252 reviews)
"A very good choice for overnight stay but does not have a shuttle service"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$141 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$141
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

The Squaire Frankfurt
The price is AU$250 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$250
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,715 reviews)
"Excellent Location"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Altstadt Mainz

Find the best Altstadt Mainz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with multiple towers and a clock tower, surrounded by trees and red flowers.

Mainz City Center

Consider a visit to Mainz Cathedral and take some time to enjoy the stunning river views during your time in Mainz City Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mainz Central Station Tram Stop or Mainz Hauptbahnhof West/Taubertsbergbad Tram Stop.

A historic building with a prominent tower and arched windows.
Photo by William Keller
Open Photo by William Keller

Oberstadt

Travellers enjoy Oberstadt for its coffee shops and spas. Consider checking out St. Achatius while you're in the area.

A pathway flanked by stone structures and trees.

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.

A fountain with water jets in a park.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent church tower, industrial chimneys, and a statue in the foreground.

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.

Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide

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