Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, a clear blue sky, and a few pedestrians.
A bridge over a calm river with a boat in the foreground and a forested island in the background.
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A bridge over a calm river at dusk with city lights reflecting on the water.
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A riverside promenade with a paved walkway, trees, and a view of the river and distant hills.
Photo by Ralf Roletschek (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A bridge over a river with a castle on the right bank.
Photo by Oliver Abels (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0)

Stay near popular Altstadt Mainz attractions

A historic town square at dusk with a prominent church tower, reflecting buildings, and a reflective water feature.

Mainz Cathedral

8.8/10 (315 reviews)
Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.
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Activities

Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$16
per adult
Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Mainz: Guided Evening Walking Tour of the Rhine Banks/Old Town in German and English

Mainz: Guided evening tour of the Rhine Embankment/Old Town in German and English

NZ$40
per adult
Mainz: Guided evening tour of the Rhine Embankment/Old Town in German and English
Fun and uncomplicated tastings!

Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town

NZ$168
per adult
Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town
Wiesbaden: City whispers

Wiesbaden: City whispers

NZ$40
per adult
Wiesbaden: City whispers
Mainz Highlights Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour

Mainz Highlights Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour

NZ$10
per adult
Mainz Highlights Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour
Private Audiobook City Rally in Mainz City Centre

Private Audiobook City Rally in Mainz City Centre

NZ$79
per traveller
Private Audiobook City Rally in Mainz City Centre
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Our pick of the best Altstadt Mainz Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Mainz

Hyatt Regency Mainz

Templerstraße 6 Mainz
The price is NZ$267 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$267
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mainz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Regency Mainz
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$241 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$241
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,355 reviews)
"A bit rude stuff, as I booked this place for my mother, who doesn't really speak a good English, and she felt like she was laughed at, and wouldn't get the proper explanations how to get to the room or get Wi-Fi going. Other than that - clean rooms, good amenities."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer

Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer

Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 44 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$207 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$207
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$170 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$170
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Unterschweinstiege 16 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$207 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$207
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,188 reviews)
"Incredible staff, They where very friendly."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4 Frankfurt HE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$147 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$147
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Altstadt Mainz

Find the best Altstadt Mainz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with multiple towers and a clock tower, surrounded by trees and red flowers.

Mainz City Center

Consider a visit to Mainz State Theater and take some time to enjoy the stunning river views during your time in Mainz City Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mainz Central Station Tram Stop or Mainz Hauptbahnhof West/Taubertsbergbad Tram Stop.

A historic building with a prominent tower and arched windows.
Photo by William Keller
Open Photo by William Keller

Oberstadt

Travellers enjoy Oberstadt for its coffee shops and spas. Consider checking out St. Achatius while you're in the area.

A pathway flanked by stone structures and trees.

Bretzenheim

Unique features of Bretzenheim include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mewa Arena or St. Achatius while you're exploring the area.

A historic building with multiple towers and a large clock tower, illuminated at night.

Neustadt

You might enjoy the river views while in Neustadt. Zollhafen Mainz is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mainz Central Station Tram Stop or Mainz Hauptbahnhof West/Taubertsbergbad Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a prominent church tower, industrial chimneys, and a statue in the foreground.

Hartenberg-Münchfeld

Restaurants and historical sites are notable features of Hartenberg-Münchfeld. You might consider stopping by St. Achatius while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Altstadt Mainz Travel Guide

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