Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
New Museum
See the city’s medieval streetscape reflected in the striking glass façade of this modern museum, which houses collections of contemporary art and design.
Handwerkerhof
Nuremberg’s time-honored handicrafts continue to be made according to Franconian traditions in these charming half-timbered houses and workshops.
Max Bridge
Walk across the triple-arched span of Nuremberg’s oldest stone bridge and imagine how the Old Town would have looked when the bridge opened in 1457.
City Point Nuremberg
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at City Point Nuremberg during your visit to Nuremberg. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Activities
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg Old Town and Rally Grounds Tour w lunch break in Market
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Tour del tercer Reich por Núremberg en español
Our pick of the best Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
The property was a great location within walking distance to several cafes, plazas, restaurants/bierhauses, and sights. The room was clean and comfortable. Of note, the walls of the tub were pretty tall, so I might caution someone with mobility concerns to ask about options with no tub. Staff was ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Clean and spacious room well equipped with pots pans and utensils for cooking own meals. Modern look and feel to rooms perfectly clean. Straight forward dealing with all staff.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Gideon Designhotel
The breakfast was excellent. The shower was great.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Victoria
The staff was very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great, and the location of the hotel was ideal for walking to shops, sites, & restaurants.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Drei Raben
We loved Drei Raben hotel. From the first moment Markus welcomed us with open arms and knew our names. He helped with our bags and was a wonderful sightseeing recommender. We changed our plans based on his ideas. Each room has a story. Ours was about the first German train that ran in Nuremberg. ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel
Clean spacious dorm room, very quiet. Breakfast buffet was good, usual continental style. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again if I returned to Nurenberg.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
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.
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.
St. Johannis
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of St. Johannis. Make a stop by Hesperidengärten or Johannisfriedhof while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Friedrich Ebert Square U-Bahn to get around town.
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.
Gostenhof
You might appreciate the historical sites and coffee shops in Gostenhof, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House are just a few notable stops.
