Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Wiesbaden: Cultural diversity - public tour
Wiesbaden: Multicultural Westend - public tour
Our pick of the best Altstadt Mainz Hotel Deals
Hilton Mainz
Room was very smelly i requested cleaning fist night sheets looked clean but there was a nasty smell carpet was so colorful that didn’t show how clean it was Breakfast was great staff were nice I am disappointed with Hilton
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Mainz
The staff were very professional and polite. We had 2 rooms, and we were very pleased with the space and how comfortable the beds were. Definitely a must to visit again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Very accommodating staff-
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
The staff are always helpful and kind.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Nice hotel close to airport. Shuttle is very convenient as it departs about every 20 minutes. The room was nice, however, the air conditioning did not work as it was very hot in the room. Shower door was very hard to open and close. Otherwise, great place.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer
Great location: near main rail road station, but oriented to the Main river, friendly helpful staff, exceptional breakfast in a light filled room.
Reviewed on 6 May 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 Riverfront Promenade and Augustinerstrasse.
