Nuremberg Old Town
Nuremberg
Visit Nuremberg Old Town
Popular places to visit
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
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.
St. Sebaldus Church
Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.
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.
Nuremberg Old Town Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Convenient location, quiet, comfortable
Reviewed on 2026/1/1
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Room was clean, staff friendly, didn't have breakfast. Coffee available in the lounge in the mornings for no cost as none in room. Location was central, perfect.
Reviewed on 2026/1/3
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
The hotel is very centrally located and is very nice inside with a nice bar and lobby area. The staff were very helpful and the rooms were very well kept and appointed.
Reviewed on 2026/1/4
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Room was great! Staff was very helpful. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 2026/1/2
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
Location of room difficult for 80 yr olds to access Location fantastic for Christmas Market Resident puppy Nacho made the hotel lobby feel warm and comfortable
Reviewed on 2025/12/18
Hotel Sandkorn
The room and hotel was very clean and modern, the bed was a little firm but wasn’t bad for me or my husband. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! The location was absolutely perfect for walking around town. We had such a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 2025/12/26
Other neighborhoods around Nuremberg Old 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 historic 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.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, take in top sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
St. Johannis
Historic 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
If you're passing through Marienvorstadt, you may want to check out its historic sites. From there, jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn to see more of the area.
Gostenhof
Well-liked for its historic sites and coffeehouses, you might stop by Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House while you're exploring Gostenhof and the surrounding neighborhoods.
