Altstadt Trier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Trier
Popular places to visit
Trier Cathedral
Study the majestic design of this fortress-like structure, which is the largest church in the city and one of Germany’s oldest cathedrals.
Porta Nigra
Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hauptmarkt
Experience a little slice of medieval Trier’s preserved heritage streetscape in this enchanting old market square at the heart of the city’s historic district.
Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady
View the paintings of the Twelve Apostles in one of the oldest religious structures in Germany, built atop a former Roman church.
Kurfürstliches Palais
Marvel at the opulence of this incredible pink palace, a fantastic example of Rococo architecture and a seat of political power.
Rhineland Museum
See one of the world’s largest Roman gold collections and learn about the first settlers and oldest tools found in this ancient region.
Activities
Trier Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone
Luxembourg to Trier: Tour of Germany's Oldest City.
Full-Day Ancient City of Trier with Baths & Theater Entrance
Our pick of the best Altstadt Trier Hotel Deals
Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
good breakfast menu
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Trier
Perfect location for walking to all the UNESCO sites, restaurants, shopping. The staff was excellent from check-in to breakfast to checkout, highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Park Plaza Trier
Room was very large and comfortable for European standards. Breakfast buffet was outstanding! Staff were courteous.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Best Western Hotel Trier City
Hotel Deutscher Hof
Great location and very helpful staff. Nice breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Romantik Hotel zur Glocke
Lovely hotel in the perfect location, however a few things fell short for a hotel at this price. Eg the toiletries, very basic hair/shower gel, no separate shampoo or conditioner. The shower head was set up in a way that you’re basically standing up against the wall to get under the water. There ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Trier
Mitte
Mitte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trier Christmas Market and Karl Marx House.
Trier Ost
While visiting Trier Ost, you might make a stop by sights like Kreuzweg Petrisberg and Trier Roman Amphitheatre.
Trier-Nord
Trier-Nord is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SWT-Arena and Park Nells Landchen.
Süd
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Süd. You might want to make time for a stop at Benedictine abbey St Mathias or St. Mathias church.
Pallien
Pallien is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Forsthaus Drachenhaus and Eifelsteig.
Biewer
While Biewer isn't home to many top sights, SWT-Arena and Park Nells Landchen are some notable places to visit nearby.
