Midtbyen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aarhus City Hall which includes an administrative building as well as a small group of people
Church of Our Lady showing street scenes, a city and a church or cathedral
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Aarhus City Hall featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building
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Popular places to visit

Den Gamle By

Den Gamle By

From an 18th-century almshouse to a 20th-century student commune, this living, outdoor museum spans two hundred years of Denmark’s urban history.

Den Gamle By
ARoS

ARoS

A giant colored walkway sits on the roof of this important Danish art museum, providing visitors with a truly alternative view of the city.

ARoS
Aarhus City Hall featuring an administrative building, a fountain and a statue or sculpture

Aarhus City Hall

Climb the clock tower that the city had to fight for at Aarhus’ fascinating city hall.

Aarhus City Hall
Dokk1

Dokk1

Dokk1 is just one of the places to see in Aarhus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the bars and its museums while you're in the area.

Dokk1
Church of Our Lady showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Aarhus Cathedral

While visiting the tallest church in Denmark, pay homage to the intrepid Danish sailors who lost their lives at sea.

Aarhus Cathedral
Church of Our Lady showing street scenes, a city and a church or cathedral

Church of Our Lady

Visit one of the largest churches in Aarhus and see the 11th-century stone church that lay hidden in its crypt for hundreds of years.

Church of Our Lady

Activities

Aarhus: 1 or 1,5 Hour Boat Rental - No License Required

Aarhus: 1 or 1,5 Hour Boat Rental - No License Required

AU$120
per traveller
Aarhus: 1 or 1,5 Hour Boat Rental - No License Required
Aarhus Craft BeerWalk

Aarhus Craft BeerWalk

AU$95
per adult
Aarhus Craft BeerWalk
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Our pick of the best Midtbyen Hotel Deals

CABINN Aarhus Hotel

CABINN Aarhus Hotel

2 out of 5
Kannikegade 14, Aarhus
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$162 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$162
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,717 reviews)
"Location was really convenient"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

CABINN Aarhus Hotel
Milling Hotel Ritz

Milling Hotel Ritz

3 out of 5
Banegaardspladsen 12, Aarhus
The price is AU$237 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$237
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,279 reviews)
Yes, stay here.
"They do have an elevtor; it's tiny AND you have to manually open the door--and it's a super heavy fire door. I managed it only because I have big hips to bump it with. That said, the staff allowed me to keep my wheelchair in the lobby because I couldn't manage it on that elevator. Not the first hotel ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

Milling Hotel Ritz
Hotel Atlantic

Hotel Atlantic

3 out of 5
Europaplads 10, Aarhus
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$179 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$179
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Atlantic
Wakeup Aarhus

Wakeup Aarhus

3 out of 5
M.P. Bruuns Gade 27, Aarhus
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$200 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$200
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,309 reviews)
"Perfect affordable place for a night's sleep while city hopping. Right around the corner from train station and mere minutes to all the best food options. Clean, friendly, pleasant."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Wakeup Aarhus
Scandic Aarhus City

Scandic Aarhus City

4 out of 5
Østergade 10, Aarhus
The price is AU$217 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$217
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Scandic Aarhus City
Robertas Society

Robertas Society

2 out of 5
3a Møllegade, Aarhus
The price is AU$51 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$51
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kunsthal Aarhus and ARoS are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (156 reviews)
"Great stay with friendly staff at a great price."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Robertas Society
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtbyen

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Latin Quarter

While visiting Latin Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Casino and Store Torv.

Latin Quarter
Aarhus which includes heritage elements and a hotel

Indre by

While you're in Indre by, take in top sights like Aarhus City Hall and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Indre by
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Øgadekvarteret

While there might not be top attractions in Øgadekvarteret, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Church of Our Lady and Aarhus Natural History Museum.

Øgadekvarteret
Aarhus which includes heritage elements and a hotel

Aarhus C

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

While you're in Aarhus C, take in top sights like Bruun's Galleri and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Aarhus C
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Vesterbro

If you're spending some time in Vesterbro, Den Gamle By and Aarhus Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Vesterbro
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Frederiksbjerg

While visiting Frederiksbjerg, you might make a stop by sights like Bruun's Galleri and Sct. Paul's Church.

Frederiksbjerg

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