Gamla staden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Malmo showing street scenes and a city
Malmo Castle featuring interior views and château or palace
Malmo Castle which includes a castle, a bridge and heritage architecture
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Kungsparken which includes a garden and a pond

Where to stay in Gamla staden

Malmo showing street scenes and a city

Malmo Old Town

Travellers come to Malmo Old Town for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lilla Torg and Stortorget while you're in town.

Malmo Old Town
Moment Hotels

Moment Hotels

3 out of 5
Norra Vallgatan 54, Malmö
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,886 reviews)
"Rooms are a good size and silent, beds are comfy, and the location is really convenient. It really is a great accomodation option."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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MJ's

MJ's

3.5 out of 5
Master Johansgatan 13, Malmö
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,248 reviews)
"This was a very cool property with nice people. The rooms were comfortable, but dated. I didn't mind, but it was a different feel than other facilities. The restaurant and bar area are very nice and stunningly decorated. The location is literally in the center of everything...could not be ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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ProfilHotels Garden

ProfilHotels Garden

3.5 out of 5
Baltzarsgatan, 20, Malmö, Skåne County
The price is AU$121 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$121
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,517 reviews)
"Worth to stay in this hotel. I feel safe and comfortable. Location is perfect too."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

ProfilHotels Garden
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CABINN Apartments

CABINN Apartments

3 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Alle 4, Copenhagen
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Tivoli ...
8/10 Very Good! (819 reviews)
"Affordable, comfortable, and clean!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

CABINN Apartments
Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen

Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen

3 out of 5
31 Teglværksgade, Copenhagen
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (298 reviews)
"Had a great stay - we will be back!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen
Unity Malmö - A Studio Hotel

Unity Malmö - A Studio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
127 Nobelvägen, Malmö, Skåne län
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Malmö. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (422 reviews)
"The venue is well laid it, comfortable, and is very good value for moneyy."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

Oresund Bridge featuring general coastal views and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway

Oresund Bridge

This award-winning bridge and tunnel connects Sweden to Denmark and is the largest road and rail bridge in Europe.

Oresund Bridge
Lilla Torg which includes a city, a square or plaza and café scenes

Lilla Torg

This 16th-century Old Town square is one of Malmo's most thriving entertainment areas, with free concerts and plenty of nightlife.

Lilla Torg
Folkets Park featuring a garden and a fountain

Folkets Park

With amusement rides and picnic areas, live music and mini-golf, this recreational space is one of Malmo's liveliest outdoor parks.

Folkets Park
Stortorget

Stortorget

Malmo’s oldest public square and historic centre has cafés and restaurants, and hosts free cultural events and the Malmo Festival.

Stortorget
HSB Turning Torso

HSB Turning Torso

Inspired by a sculpture and built using nine stacked cubes, this residential building is one of the most recognizable structures in Scandinavia.

HSB Turning Torso
Gustav Adolf Square which includes a park as well as a couple

Gustav Adolf Square

Renaissance-style houses, historic architecture, Christmas markets, cultural events and the Malmo Festival make this square a cultural delight.

Gustav Adolf Square

Activities

Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden

Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden

AU$167
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
Rundan - Canal Tour of Malmö

Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö

AU$37
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö
Malmö Private Full Day Trip from Copenhagen by Train

Malmö Private Full Day Trip from Copenhagen by Train

AU$686
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malmö Private Full Day Trip from Copenhagen by Train
Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

AU$107
per adult
Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour
The Headless Horseman in Malmö: A self-guided walking tour game

The Headless Horseman in Malmö: A self-guided walking tour game

AU$13
per adult
The Headless Horseman in Malmö: A self-guided walking tour game
Discover Malmö's Charm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover Malmö's Charm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$18
per traveller
Discover Malmö's Charm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Cities near Gamla staden

Malmo showing street scenes and a city

Malmö