Altstadt Trier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Trier
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
From Luxembourg: Trier, Moselle River and Castle Private Day Tour
Hello Trier: 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Altstadt Trier Hotel Deals
Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
"The room was clean and spacious, quiet and comfortable. The bathroom was also roomy and clean. We did not avail ourselves of any amenities. Very convenient to many tourist sites. We enjoyed our short stay. Would recommend."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Park Plaza Trier
"Great location. Quiet inner city retreat"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Best Western Hotel Trier City
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
Romantik Hotel zur Glocke
"We were in one of the suites which was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was continental, of good quality and variety although we did not know the kitchen cooked eggs to order until the last morning. Our main issue was staff helpfulness. Staff were generally good but we had a real issue with the attitude ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Deutscher Hof
"It was very well located. The rooms were very clean and quite spacious. Breakfast was plentiful and good. It would have been good to have a fridge in the bedroom as it was very hot during our stay. The staff was lovely."
Reviewed on 27 May 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 Cathedral of St. Peter.
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.
