Midtbyen
Aarhus
Popular places to visit
Den Gamle By
From an 18th-century almshouse to a 20th-century student commune, this living, outdoor museum spans two hundred years of Denmark’s urban history.
ARoS
A giant colored walkway sits on the roof of this important Danish art museum, providing visitors with a truly alternative view of the city.
Aarhus City Hall
Climb the clock tower that the city had to fight for at Aarhus’ fascinating city hall.
Church of Our Lady
Visit one of the largest churches in Aarhus and see the 11th-century stone church that lay hidden in its crypt for hundreds of years.
Moesgard Museum of Prehistory
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Moesgard Museum of Prehistory during your trip to Aarhus. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Tivoli Friheden
Enjoy a stop at Tivoli Friheden, an entertaining place to visit in Stavtrup. Discover the bars and its museums while you're in the area.
Things to do
Aarhus Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide
Street Art and Rooftops of Aarhus, Denmark
Top hotels in Midtbyen
Hotel Atlantic
This hotel is fab, we loved it. We paid £78 a night which included a lovely buffet breakfast too. It’s 9 mins walk from the station & just across the road into the main drag with bars & restaurants a plenty. The staff were fabulous too, cannot fault it, thank you
Reviewed on 25 Feb, 2026
Wakeup Aarhus
CABINN Aarhus Hotel
Clean room. Helpful staff. Great location.
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
Boutique Hotel Royal
Exceptional staff
Reviewed on 12 Feb, 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus
Good location and breakfast was very good. Staff helpful and it was a nice touch having a glass of fizz on arrival plus the addition of a glass of wine if you are a member. Room predictable but comfortable none the less
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Comwell Aarhus Dolce by Wyndham
Other neighbourhoods around Midtbyen
Latin Quarter
While visiting Latin Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Casino and Store Torv.
Indre by
While you're in Indre by, take in top sights like Aarhus City Hall and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Øgadekvarteret
While there might not be top attractions in Øgadekvarteret, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Steno Museum and Store Torv.
Vesterbro
If you're spending some time in Vesterbro, Den Gamle By and Aarhus Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Aarhus C
While you're in Aarhus C, take in top sights like Bruun's Galleri and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Frederiksbjerg
While Frederiksbjerg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tivoli Friheden and Bruun's Galleri.
