Altstadt Trier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Trier
Popular places to visit
Porta Nigra
Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Trier Cathedral
Study the majestic design of this fortress-like structure, which is the largest church in the city and one of Germany’s oldest cathedrals.
Hauptmarkt
Experience a little slice of medieval Trier’s preserved heritage streetscape in this enchanting old market square at the heart of the city’s historic district.
Rhineland Museum
See one of the world’s largest Roman gold collections and learn about the first settlers and oldest tools found in this ancient region.
Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady
View the paintings of the Twelve Apostles in one of the oldest religious structures in Germany, built atop a former Roman church.
Kurfürstliches Palais
Marvel at the opulence of this incredible pink palace, a fantastic example of Rococo architecture and a seat of political power.
Activities
Trier: Discovery Tour – Germany's Oldest Wine Cellar
Trier Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone
Trier: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Trier: Guided Old Town Highlights and History Walking Tour
Trier: Candlelight wine tasting in Germany’s oldest wine cellar
Our pick of the best Altstadt Trier Hotel Deals
Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
"Very convenient to visit the old town, front desk is always there to help. It’s a little bit far from the river where I like to walk along."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Best Western Hotel Trier City
ibis Styles Trier
"The room was nice and the hotel wqs very clean. Breakfast was good especially for the price. Because this is an eco hotel it is"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Park Plaza Trier
"Trier is so beautiful and the town square is vibrant and fun, and the location of the hotel for access was excellent, restaurant staff and breakfast was excellent, front staff were excellent! Room bathroom was tiny, as is often in Europe, but shower would be difficult if you have mobility issues. ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Hotel Deutscher Hof
"It was very well located. The rooms were very clean and quite spacious. Breakfast was plentiful and good. It would have been good to have a fridge in the bedroom as it was very hot during our stay. The staff was lovely."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Romantik Hotel zur Glocke
"We were in one of the suites which was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was continental, of good quality and variety although we did not know the kitchen cooked eggs to order until the last morning. Our main issue was staff helpfulness. Staff were generally good but we had a real issue with the attitude ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Altstadt Trier
Mitte
Mitte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trier Christmas Market and Rotes Haus.
Trier-Nord
Trier-Nord is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SWT-Arena and Park Nells Landchen.
Trier Ost
While visiting Trier Ost, you might make a stop by sights like Kreuzweg Petrisberg and Trier Roman Amphitheatre.
Süd
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Süd. You might want to make time for a stop at Benedictine abbey St Mathias or Grabkammern.
Biewer
While Biewer isn't home to many top sights, SWT-Arena and Park Nells Landchen are some notable places to visit nearby.
