Nuremberg Old Town Travel Guide
Nuremberg
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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. Lorenz Church
This medieval Lutheran church is renowned for its exquisitely ornate Gothic façade, intricate interior vaults and spacious hall choir by Konrad Heinzelmann.
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.
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.
Things to do
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg Medieval Old Town Walking Tour in English
Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour
Top hotels in Nuremberg Old Town
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
"Loved the gym which was high end."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
"Always enjoy staying at Adina Location was great A 15 min walk to train station Plenty of restaurants around and 10 min to a supermarket"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
"This my second time stay in this hotel after fascinating experiences in the first stay 2 years ago. I would say this time, It was okey (below my expectations built up by my primary experience) due to quality of services. After I checked in, I went to my room and found the room very small and outdated, ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
"about a 8 minute walk from the train station....also this hotel is located right on the town square with many near by resturants..and the hop on/off bus stop is just around the corner from the hotel"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
"The hotel is located next to Durer Museum, under the Nuremberg Castle, in about 20 meters from best bars/ restaurants, on a quiet street. Amazing breakfast included, comfortable good size room, and very friendly staff. Definitely recommend!!!"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Hotel Victoria
"Best location, service and professional sto. They even set us up with a breakfast to go so yea had to catch a flight before the restaurant opened. Highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Nuremberg Old 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.
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.
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.
Dutzendteich
While you're in Dutzendteich, take in top sights like Nuremberg Arena and jump on the metro at Messe U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
