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.
Malmö Castle
A former Danish stronghold, this 15th-century fortress is now home to museums devoted to cultural and natural history.
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.
Castle Park
Visit the city library, watch your children enjoy the adventure playground or have a picnic in summer in this century-old park.
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
Our pick of the best Malmo Old Town Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
Clean rooms, quiet, great location (close to old town and the train station).
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Moment Hotels
Our four single rooms were a perfect base for our stay in Malmö, clean and well appointed
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
MJ's
Hotel is dark, cool, and confident. Loved the breakfast too.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
ProfilHotels Garden
Nice room
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
Good location Service is superb Room is clean
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wonderful
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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.
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 Folkets Park or Mollevang Square.
Innerstaden
You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and cafes in Innerstaden. You might want to make time for a stop at Pildammsparken or Kronprinsen.
Sodervarn
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Sodervarn. You might consider stopping by Södra Förstadsgatan while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
