Malmo Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Malmo Old Town
Popular places to visit
Lilla Torg
This 16th-century Old Town square is one of Malmo's most thriving entertainment areas, with free concerts and plenty of nightlife.
Stortorget
Malmo’s oldest public square and historic centre has cafés and restaurants, and hosts free cultural events and the Malmo Festival.
Gustav Adolf Square
Renaissance-style houses, historic architecture, Christmas markets, cultural events and the Malmo Festival make this square a cultural delight.
Malmo Town Hall
Enjoy 16th- to 19th-century architecture, dine in cafés and restaurants and listen to live music in the main building of the Stortorget.
Malmö Live
Get tickets for a show at Malmö Live, a popular theatre in Malmö. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Malmö Castle
A former Danish stronghold, this 15th-century fortress is now home to museums devoted to cultural and natural history.
Activities
Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket
Discover Malmö's Charm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö
Malmö: Funnys Äventyr - Play Areas, Kids’ Theater & Carousel
Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
Our pick of the best Malmo Old Town Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
Good Hotel with a great breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
MJ's
We had an incredible nights stay, the room is cosy, in a great location and the breakfast was amazing with massive variety. Really cool vibe in bar and loved getting to use the sauna!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Moment Hotels
It was an ok stay
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Scandic St Jörgen
Radisson Blu Hotel, Malmö
Clean room, very comfortable bed, very spacious room. Breakfast choice was plentiful but some of the quality was poor especially hot food. Air conditioning in the room not good, room very stuffy. Staff welcoming and efficient.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Very convenient Gen Z oriented. They changed early checking fee. Location is right near center and metro to airport. Overall clean and
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malmo Old Town
Davidshall
Though Davidshall may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Malmo Opera House and Gustav Adolf Square.
Innerstaden
You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and cafes in Innerstaden. You might want to make time for a stop at Pildammsparken or Mollevang Square.
Vastra Hamnen
Vastra Hamnen is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stapelbäddsparken Skatepark and Vasatorp.
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Malmo Town Hall and Stortorget while in the area.
Mollevangen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Mollevangen. You might want to make time for a stop at Mollevang Square or Folkets Park.
Sodervarn
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Sodervarn. You might consider stopping by Södra Förstadsgatan while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
