Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Nuremberg
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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. 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.
Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
Heilig Geist Spital
View a preserved medieval hospital sitting picturesquely over the waters of the Pegnitz River during your walking tour of Nuremberg’s historic city center.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Altstadt - Sankt Sebald Hotel Deals
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Location, location, location…it was a perfect stay while visiting the Nuremberg Christmas Markets. Breakfast in the main dining room was an excellent included amenity.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
Great central base to explore the sights of Nuremberg. Full range of breakfast options and surprisingly quiet considering its city centre location. Superb view of the Hauptmarkt from our Junior Suite.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
Hotel Elch Boutique
Great location, friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Scandic Nürnberg Central
Everything was perfect for us. The staff and the reception were very nice and accommodating. The room was set up nicely for our toddlers and us. The location has lots to offer.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
NOVINA HOTEL Wöhrdersee Nürnberg City
Alles super
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
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.
Nuremberg Old Town
Historic 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 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.
