Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz Travel Guide
Nuremberg
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Popular places to visit
St. Lorenz Church
This medieval Lutheran church is renowned for its exquisitely ornate Gothic façade, intricate interior vaults and spacious hall choir by Konrad Heinzelmann.
German National Museum
Inspect the thought-provoking exhibits of Germany’s largest cultural history museum in a collection that spans from prehistoric ages to the present day.
New Museum
See the city’s medieval streetscape reflected in the striking glass façade of this modern museum, which houses collections of contemporary art and design.
Handwerkerhof
Nuremberg’s time-honored handicrafts continue to be made according to Franconian traditions in these charming half-timbered houses and workshops.
Max Bridge
Walk across the triple-arched span of Nuremberg’s oldest stone bridge and imagine how the Old Town would have looked when the bridge opened in 1457.
City Point Nuremberg
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at City Point Nuremberg during your visit to Nuremberg. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg Old Town and Rally Grounds Tour w lunch break in Market
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg Medieval Old Town Walking Tour in English
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour
Top hotels in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
I love the location, breakfast, staff.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Room cleaningness was ok, bathroom could need some work. Staff was nice and friendly. Breakfast was ok for the price they asking, could work on refill a bit better, especially if it is still 2 hours before the end of breakfast time. Overall it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Melter Hotel & Apartments
Very nice for the price.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Gideon Designhotel
The breakfast was excellent. The shower was great.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Victoria
Very nice first class hotel conveniently located near the Hauptbahnhof. Excellent included breakfast and super helpful staff. Good base for walking tour of the old town and all of the shops and restaurants on the Konigstrasse. The former president of Germany Angela Merkel was a guest there during ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Drei Raben
Excellent location! Close to Train station. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Many restaurants and Shops around.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Mitte
Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and Nuremberg Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.
St. Johannis
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of St. Johannis. Make a stop by Johannisfriedhof or Hesperidengärten while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Friedrich Ebert Square U-Bahn to get around town.
Marienvorstadt
Travellers enjoy Marienvorstadt for its historical sites, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Gostenhof
You might appreciate the historical sites and coffee shops in Gostenhof, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House are just a few notable stops.
