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.
Landesmuseum Mainz
You can browse the exhibits at Landesmuseum Mainz, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Mainz City Center. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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
Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town
Explore Mainz's City Highlights with a Local
Mainz Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Half-Day Private Tour from Frankfurt to Mainz by Train
Our pick of the best Altstadt Mainz Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Mainz
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Hilton Mainz
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Mainz
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.
Oberstadt
Travellers enjoy Oberstadt for its coffee shops and spas. Consider checking out St. Achatius while you're in the area.
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 Church of St. Stephan and Augustinerstrasse.