Malmo Old Town 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
Malmo Old Town
Kungsparken which includes a garden and a pond

Popular places to visit

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
Stortorget

Stortorget

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

Stortorget
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
Malmo Castle showing interior views and château or palace

Malmö Castle

A former Danish stronghold, this 15th-century fortress is now home to museums devoted to cultural and natural history.

Malmö Castle
Malmo Town Hall featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

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.

Malmo Town Hall
Castle Park which includes a garden

Castle Park

Visit the city library, watch your children enjoy the adventure playground or have a picnic in summer in this century-old park.

Castle Park

Activities

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: City Bike Rental

Malmö: City Bike Rental

AU$40
per adult
Malmö: City Bike Rental
Casu Marzu, maggot cheese from Sardinia.

Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

AU$36
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket
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
Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

AU$107
per adult
Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Malmo Bike Rental

Malmo Bike Rental

AU$39
per adult
Malmo Bike Rental
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Our pick of the best Malmo Old Town Hotel Deals

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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Clarion Hotel Malmö Live

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live

4 out of 5
Dag Hammarskjolds torg 2, Malmö
The price is AU$187 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$187
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,259 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in a great location with easy access to the city’s restaurants. Also within walking distance to the train station with transfers to Copenhagen airport."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
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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MJ's
ProfilHotels Garden

ProfilHotels Garden

3.5 out of 5
Baltzarsgatan, 20, Malmö, Skåne County
The price is AU$125 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$125
5 Oct - 6 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
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is AU$170 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$170
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,466 reviews)
"The location was excellent the breakfast was lovely. This hotel just needs to get safes in the rooms. I did not appreciate constantly carrying my valuables with me all the time."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$131 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$131
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7/10 Good! (6,392 reviews)
"This was a perfect hotel for a city break. It has everything you need - a comfy bed, bathroom facilities and great options for breakfast. The only negative was that there was no air conditioning, the dial on the wall did not work in either of the two rooms we booked, so it became very warm at night. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
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Other neighbourhoods around Malmo Old Town

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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.

Davidshall
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Vastra Hamnen

Vastra Hamnen is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like HSB Turning Torso and Vasatorp.

Vastra Hamnen
Kungsparken which includes a garden and a pond

Centrum

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Malmo Town Hall and Stortorget while in the area.

Centrum
Folkets Park featuring a garden and a fountain

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.

Mollevangen
Malmo which includes a statue or sculpture, a memorial and a garden

Innerstaden

You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and cafes in Innerstaden. You might want to make time for a stop at Pildammsparken or Kronprinsen.

Innerstaden
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Sodervarn

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Sodervarn. You might consider stopping by Södra Förstadsgatan while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Sodervarn

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