Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Nuremberg
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Popular places to visit
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can do some window-shopping 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.
Albrecht Duerer House
You can study the exhibits at Albrecht Duerer House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nuremberg. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
City tour through Nuremberg with the little train - Christmas tour
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English
Top hotels in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
An enjoyable stay, very central to sight seeing in every direction. Great transport services. Plenty of bakeries and diningvout venues. Hotel right next to the main Christmas market. Comfortable beds and spotless bathroom.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
Modern, spacious, clean,
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Burghotel Nürnberg
Great location inside the old town. Staff were incredibly helpful. Room was good and quite large by European standards. Pool and sauna were good too.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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 18 Dec 2025
Burghotel - das Original
Location was great for Christmas Markets. Room was good overall. Breakfast was very good, prepared for us hot and individual tastes.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Scandic Nürnberg Central
Excellent hotel for family with kids. We live the family room with bunk beds and the proximity to the Christmas market
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
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.
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 Lorenz
If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
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.
