Nördliche Altstadt Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nördliche Altstadt
Popular places to visit
New Market
Start your day of explorations in Rostock at this large pedestrian-only plaza, lined with restaurants and historic buildings that make for pretty photos.
Kröpeliner Tor
Once an essential part of the city’s fortifications, this tower is now best known for its brick Gothic architecture and the local history group that meets inside.
Rostock Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rostock Christmas Market during your visit to Rostock. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.
Town Hall Rostock
Behind its pink façade, this historic civic building conceals treasures, from Hanseatic murals to a medieval restaurant and a secret snake statue bringing good luck.
St. Mary's Church
A famed astrological clock, a magnificent wooden altar and a collection of Baltic religious art fill this church next to Rostock’s New Market.
Stone Gate
Learn about the various insignias of the Hanseatic League and their meanings, as well as stories of Rostock’s past, at this former part of the city wall.
Activities
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Rundgang durch Rostocks historische Mitte
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Deluxe Berlin: Hassle-Free Shore Tour from Warnemunde Cruise Port
Our pick of the best Nördliche Altstadt Hotel Deals
ScanHotels City
Pretty cool
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
pentahotel Rostock
Breakfast was fine
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Am Hopfenmarkt
Convenient location in city centre. Easy access to Central station by public transport.
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Scanhotels Stadthafen - Neueröffnung
The rooms were a bit small but very nice and the breakfast buffet is a bit pricey, but absolutely worth it.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Prize by Radisson, Rostock City
Arthotel ANA Amber
Excellent staff. Clean rooms. Modern and neat. Nothing extra but everything one needs to be comfortable. Good value for the price.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Nördliche Altstadt
City Harbor
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in City Harbor and surrounding area, you can visit New Market and Rostock Christmas Market.
Stadtmitte
Unique features of Stadtmitte include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Town Hall Rostock or Rostock Christmas Market while you're exploring the area.
Östliche Altstadt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Östliche Altstadt and surrounding area, you can visit Town Hall Rostock and New Market.
Steintor-Vorstadt
Though Steintor-Vorstadt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Hall Rostock and Rostock Christmas Market.
Warnemünde
Well liked for its beaches and restaurants, Warnemünde is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Warnemuende Kur Park and Warnemünde Cruise Center, and jump on the metro at Warnemuende Station to get around the city.
Hohe Düne
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Hohe Düne. You might want to make time for a stop at Marina Warnemuende or Hohe Düne Beach.
