Visit Altstadt Mainz
Popular places to visit
Mainz Cathedral
Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.
Augustinerstrasse
Stroll through Mainz’s Old Town along this pedestrianized street, lined with shopping boutiques and a remarkably preserved assortment of colorful historic buildings.
Gutenberg Museum
In the heart of Mainz’s Old Town, trace the history of bookmaking and discover how the city served as the birthplace of modern printing.
Kirschgarten
Discover Mainz at its most charming in this romantic square, bordered by historic half-timbered homes and anchored by a bubbling Baroque-style fountain.
Naturhistorisches Museum
Walk among mammoths, saber-toothed cats and other relics of the ancient world at the largest museum of natural history in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Landesmuseum Mainz
You can browse the exhibits at Landesmuseum Mainz, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Mainz City Center. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Things to do
Guided tour in Mainz on the Rhine in german and english
Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town
Mainz: Private custom tour with a local guide
Top hotels in Altstadt Mainz
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Awesome stay
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport
was clean, some noise in room
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
clean, sporless room, big windows with city view. yummy bfast
Reviewed on 5 Nov, 2025
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Good Location
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
The location was great for business traveling and breakfast was 5 star
Reviewed on 19 Nov, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Very comfortable bed! Excellent, helpful staff
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Mainz
Neustadt
You might enjoy the river views while in Neustadt. Zollhafen Mainz is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mainz Central Station Tram Stop or Mainz Hauptbahnhof West/Taubertsbergbad Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Oberstadt
Travellers enjoy Oberstadt for its coffee shops and spas. Consider checking out St. Achatius while you're in the area.
Hartenberg-Münchfeld
Restaurants and historical sites are notable features of Hartenberg-Münchfeld. You might consider stopping by St. Achatius while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Weisenau
Travellers like the restaurants in Weisenau, and Rhine is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bretzenheim
Unique features of Bretzenheim include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mewa Arena or St. Achatius while you're exploring the area.
Hechtsheim
Though Hechtsheim may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Augustinerstrasse and Kirschgarten.
