Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide
Mainz
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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.
Marktbrunnen
Marktbrunnen is just one of the places to see in Mainz City Center, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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Top hotels in Altstadt Mainz
Hyatt Regency Mainz
We had some cleanliness and maintenance issues in the room during our stay, but the staff was courteous and very responsive. They fixed the problem quickly and to our satisfaction. The rooms are nice and comfortable with good space for clothes and a desk to work at. The bathroom has a sliding barn ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hilton Mainz
Everything
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Brunfels Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Nice room, fantastic breakfast. Nice and very good service from the staff. Easy parking the car
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
ibis Mainz City
Very clean friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast and location.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
The hotel is excellent, with outstanding facilities and spacious, comfortable rooms. The restaurant offers very good food, and all the staff are friendly and professional. The location is ideal, just one train stop from the airport and four stops from Frankfurt city center. Everything was ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Check in Process was satisfied with me. But I could not find Slipper and Bathrobes in my room. In Checkout time, I asked manager about this problem. She said that she can provide those things if I wish. But I did hear this information during check in. So I wish that they say detail about information ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Mainz
Oberstadt
Travellers enjoy Oberstadt for its coffee shops and spas. Consider checking out St. Achatius while you're in the area.
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.
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.
