Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide

Mainz

A cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, a clear blue sky, and a few pedestrians.
A bridge over a calm river with a boat in the foreground and a forested island in the background.
A bridge over a calm river at dusk with city lights reflecting on the water.
A riverside promenade with a paved walkway, trees, and a view of the river and distant hills.
A bridge over a river with a castle on the right bank.

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A historic town square at dusk with a prominent church tower, reflecting buildings, and a reflective water feature.

Mainz Cathedral

8.8/10 (315 reviews)
Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.
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Things to do

Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

£7
per adult
Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Wiesbaden: Certified organic farm - Domäne Mechtildshausen

Wiesbaden: Certified organic farm - Domäne Mechtildshausen

£23
per adult
Wiesbaden: Certified organic farm - Domäne Mechtildshausen
Picture 6 for Activity Wiesbaden Biebrich: Outdoor Escape Game

Wiesbaden Biebrich: Outdoor Escape Game

£28
per adult
Wiesbaden Biebrich: Outdoor Escape Game
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Top hotels in Altstadt Mainz

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1 Frankfurt HE
The price is £114 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£114
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,239 reviews)
"The Sheraton is very conveniently located in the Frankfurt airport and very close to the train station. It’s a large facility with only four levels of rooms, so it is quite spread out and we had a very long walk to our room. The room was comfortable and clean. Our biggest surprise and disappointment ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3 Frankfurt HE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £78 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
£78
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,013 reviews)
"Possibly the best hotel in Frankfurt and excellent value for money."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
b'mine Frankfurt Airport, WorldHotels Crafted

b'mine Frankfurt Airport, WorldHotels Crafted

Georg-Baumgarten-Straße Frankfurt HE
The price is £85 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
£85
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,089 reviews)
"Excellent hotel staff incredible breakfast supreme we’re going back next week"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

b'mine Frankfurt Airport, WorldHotels Crafted
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

The Squaire Frankfurt
The price is £126 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
£126
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport

Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport

Thea-Rasche, 6 Frankfurt
The price is £80 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£80
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,583 reviews)
"We come back here every time we are in Frankfurt, nice and close to the airport and always a great breakfast ☺️"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4 Frankfurt HE
The price is £63 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£63
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,252 reviews)
"Air conditioning wasn’t working properly"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
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Where to stay in Altstadt Mainz

Find the best Altstadt Mainz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with multiple towers and a clock tower, surrounded by trees and red flowers.

Mainz City Center

Consider a visit to Mainz Cathedral and take some time to enjoy the stunning river views during your time in Mainz City Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mainz Central Station Tram Stop or Mainz Hauptbahnhof West/Taubertsbergbad Tram Stop.

A historic building with a prominent tower and arched windows.
Photo by William Keller
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Oberstadt

Travellers enjoy Oberstadt for its coffee shops and spas. Consider checking out St. Achatius while you're in the area.

A pathway flanked by stone structures and trees.

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.

A historic building with multiple towers and a large clock tower, illuminated at night.

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.

A historic church with a prominent clock tower, intricate architectural details, and a clear blue sky.

Hechtsheim

Though Hechtsheim may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Karthalle Mainz and Augustinerstrasse.

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