Altstadt - Sankt Sebald Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can do some window-shopping at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.

Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.

Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.

St. Sebaldus Church
Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.

Heilig Geist Spital
View a preserved medieval hospital sitting picturesquely over the waters of the Pegnitz River during your walking tour of Nuremberg’s historic city center.

Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
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 Sebald

Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Nice pool, modern clean rooms, great location
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
The location could NOT be better! The front desk staff was helpful and friendly, and spoke fluent English. The lobby area was inviting and clean. We ended up in a room with an absolutely magnificent view, overlooking the Beautiful Fountain. Our room (a Comfort Double) was spacious and well organized, ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
Loved the large family room! Perfect for parents and a teen. The bathroom was huge and luxurious. The location and parking were so convenient. Definitely staying here on our next visit to Nürnberg!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hotel Agneshof Nürnberg
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Hotel Elch Boutique
This hotel was great for those wanting an "old town" experience. The location is perfect and the room was a good size. Staff was very helpful with giving recommendations and directions around Altstadt Nuremburg. The only down side was how small the bathroom was, and how small the available parking ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Burghotel Nürnberg
The room was clean and the staff was excellent. The bed was very uncomfortable. The pillow were not very good. The pool area was awesome. This hotel was in the old area and very close to the palace and all of the very old buildings and churches.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Sebald

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.

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 Lorenz
If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.

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.
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