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: City Bike Rental

Malmö: City Bike Rental

NZ$45
per adult
Malmö: City Bike Rental
Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden

Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden

NZ$215
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
Casu Marzu, maggot cheese from Sardinia.

Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

NZ$40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket
Walk Malmö with an audio guide

Walk Malmö with an audio guide

NZ$18
per adult
Walk Malmö with an audio guide
Discover Malmö's Charm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover Malmö's Charm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$20
per traveller
Discover Malmö's Charm: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

NZ$121
per adult
Malmö: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour
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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$218 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$218
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (3,272 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in a great location with easy access to the city’s restaurants. Also within walking distance to the train station with transfers to Copenhagen airport."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
Moment Hotels

Moment Hotels

3 out of 5
Norra Vallgatan 54, Malmö
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Malmö. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,901 reviews)
"It was the perfect location to everything and although the room was small it was nice and clean. Breaking buffet was great with a lot of options and again nice and clean. Staff was helpful and available when needed."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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ProfilHotels Garden

ProfilHotels Garden

3.5 out of 5
Baltzarsgatan, 20, Malmö, Skåne County
The price is NZ$141 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$141
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,530 reviews)
"Worth to stay in this hotel. I feel safe and comfortable. Location is perfect too."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

ProfilHotels Garden
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is NZ$189 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$189
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (3,497 reviews)
"Great value for money."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is NZ$181 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$181
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (6,443 reviews)
"Loved the location, the room was like an apartment, so had kettle, microwave, so ideal for making drinks, Beds very comfortable, room spotless, Ideal location for the bus and train station, and only one stop from central station, Great stay, will use this hotel again next time"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is NZ$278 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$278
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,481 reviews)
"Rooms and food were amazing Staff was friendly and knowledgeable"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Tivoli Hotel
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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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