Malmo Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Malmo showing street scenes and a city
Malmo Castle featuring interior views and château or palace
Malmo Castle which includes a castle, a bridge and heritage architecture
Malmo Old Town
Kungsparken which includes a garden and a pond

Popular places to visit

Lilla Torg which includes a city, a square or plaza and café scenes

Lilla Torg

Enjoy the nightlife in this lively 16th-century square that features outdoor dining and bars, a festival venue and a design museum.

Lilla Torg
Stortorget

Stortorget

The heart of Malmo lies in its oldest public square, a historical centre with free Malmo Festival cultural events in summer.

Stortorget
Gustav Adolf Square which includes a park as well as a couple

Gustav Adolf Square

This square is a hive of activity in all seasons, with the Malmo Festival, Christmas markets, historic architecture and diverse cultural events.

Gustav Adolf Square
Malmo Castle showing interior views and château or palace

Malmö Castle

Explore Malmo’s cultural heritage in this 15th-century former Danish fortress, complete with fascinating museums and a fish market.

Malmö Castle
Malmo Town Hall featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

Malmo Town Hall

Discover the civic heart of Stortorget, an architecturally diverse building featuring styles from the 16th to 19th centuries, lavish banquet halls and live music.

Malmo Town Hall
Castle Park which includes a garden

Castle Park

This family-friendly park features the city library, great picnic spots and an exciting children’s adventure playground.

Castle Park

Activities

Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden

Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden

NZ$209
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
Malmö Private Full Day Trip from Copenhagen by Train

Malmö Private Full Day Trip from Copenhagen by Train

NZ$751
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malmö Private Full Day Trip from Copenhagen by Train
Rundan - Canal Tour of Malmö

Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö

NZ$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö
Food Tour Malmo

Guided Food Tour in Malmö (Private)

NZ$215
per adult
Guided Food Tour in Malmö (Private)
Malmo Bike Rental

Malmo Bike Rental

NZ$43
per adult
Malmo Bike Rental
Surprise Walk of Malmö with a Local

Surprise Walk of Malmö with a Local

NZ$425
per adult
Surprise Walk of Malmö with a Local
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Our pick of the best Malmo Old Town Hotel Deals

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live

4 out of 5
Dag Hammarskjolds torg 2, Malmö
The price is NZ$236 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$236
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,146 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and comfortable. Chose a superior twin which was on the 11th floor with good views over Malmo. Very good gym available to use during our stay. Breakfast was great with a huge variety to choose from. Drinks and pizzas at the rooftop bar was very enjoyable staff were friendly and helpful. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
MJ's

MJ's

3.5 out of 5
Master Johansgatan 13, Malmö
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,202 reviews)
"Friendly efficient staff. Great service, very nice rooms. Good full breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

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MJ's
ProfilHotels Garden

ProfilHotels Garden

3.5 out of 5
Baltzarsgatan, 20, Malmö, Skåne County
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$136 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$136
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,482 reviews)
Good choice in Malmo
"Comfortable hotel. Very convenient to restaurants and sights. The breakfast was great. Staff very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

ProfilHotels Garden
Hotel Bishops Arms Malmö

Hotel Bishops Arms Malmö

3 out of 5
Adelgatan 7, Malmö
The price is NZ$201 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$201
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Oresund Bridge and St Petri Kyrka ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Beautiful old hotel in heart of Malmö
"A lovely hotel just a short walk across a canal from Malmö Central Station. Check-in service was through an adjacent pub and there was no front desk. Breakfast buffet was quite good. In many respects the hotel is a gem, in a gem of a city."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Hotel Bishops Arms Malmö
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is NZ$210 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$210
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7/10 Good! (6,037 reviews)
"Check-in was chaotic at the time we arrived. Rooms are clean and the hotel is in a good location for the train station and Tivoli Gardens."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is NZ$249 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$249
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,284 reviews)
"Everything was clean and neat. Everything worked. Great location."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
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Other neighbourhoods around Malmo Old Town

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Davidshall

Though Davidshall may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Malmo Opera House and Gustav Adolf Square.

Davidshall
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Vastra Hamnen

Vastra Hamnen is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like HSB Turning Torso and Vasatorp.

Vastra Hamnen
Kungsparken which includes a garden and a pond

Centrum

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Malmo Town Hall and Stortorget while in the area.

Centrum
Folkets Park featuring a garden and a fountain

Mollevangen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Mollevangen. You might want to make time for a stop at Mollevang Square or Folkets Park.

Mollevangen
Malmo which includes a statue or sculpture, a memorial and a garden

Innerstaden

You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and cafes in Innerstaden. You might want to make time for a stop at Pildammsparken or Kronprinsen.

Innerstaden
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Sodervarn

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Sodervarn. You might consider stopping by Södra Förstadsgatan while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Sodervarn

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