Midtbyen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Den Gamle By
From an 18th-century almshouse to a 20th-century student commune, this living, outdoor museum spans two hundred years of Denmark’s urban history.
ARoS
A giant colored walkway sits on the roof of this important Danish art museum, providing visitors with a truly alternative view of the city.
Aarhus City Hall
Climb the clock tower that the city had to fight for at Aarhus’ fascinating city hall.
Church of Our Lady
Visit one of the largest churches in Aarhus and see the 11th-century stone church that lay hidden in its crypt for hundreds of years.
Moesgard Museum of Prehistory
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Moesgard Museum of Prehistory during your trip to Aarhus. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Tivoli Friheden
Enjoy a stop at Tivoli Friheden, an entertaining place to visit in Stavtrup. Discover the bars and its museums while you're in the area.
Activities
Street Art and Rooftops of Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide
Our pick of the best Midtbyen Hotel Deals
Hotel Atlantic
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Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Wakeup Aarhus
All good, except we arrived around 1 am travelling with a small child… had messaged the hotel beforehand letting them know. The receptionist was asleep behind the counter. We wouldn’t have been let in if it wasn’t for a group of people sitting inside. So they saved the day.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
CABINN Aarhus Hotel
Great staff! Amazing customer service experience
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus
Beautiful hotel. Our room was very spacious and clean. The lobby is large and modern and has a very nice bar. Great amenities, although we did not use them. Staff were super friendly. Perfect hotel that is a short walk from the train station and within walking distance of great bars, restaurants, ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Radisson RED Aarhus
Nice staff, clean and large room and bed, good bathroom. Quirky phrases everywhere which amused!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Comwell Aarhus Dolce by Wyndham
Room was clean, but they wouldn’t let me check in early without paying. I’m a gold member on hotels.com so that was disappointing
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Midtbyen
Latin Quarter
While visiting Latin Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Casino and Royal Scandinavian Casino.
Indre by
While you're in Indre by, take in top sights like Aarhus City Hall and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Øgadekvarteret
While there might not be top attractions in Øgadekvarteret, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Casino and Royal Scandinavian Casino.
Vesterbro
If you're spending some time in Vesterbro, Den Gamle By and Aarhus Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Aarhus C
While you're in Aarhus C, take in top sights like Bruun's Galleri and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Frederiksbjerg
While Frederiksbjerg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tivoli Friheden and Bruun's Galleri.
