Mainz

Travel Guide
Kirschgarten
Visit an ancient Roman Theater, sip local wine and walk through towering cathedrals—all in one day. In Mainz, you will never run out of things to explore.

Experience Mainz! The capital of Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate, this city has exciting offerings stretching back to the Roman Empire.

Mainz offers a constant flow of activity. You could live in the city for years and still have new sights to see, new events to experience. The center of Mainz is called Old Town, and for good reason. Half-timbered houses and Baroque-style buildings hold such a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants that it’s easy to spend an entire afternoon eating, drinking and browsing. Spend the afternoon in one of the outdoor cafes in the historic Kirschgarten Square and stroll down Augustiner Street, where you can admire the famous St. Augustine’s Church.

The city is known for its variety of different churches many people opt to spend the day touring the many that are scattered throughout the city. Visitors who can’t get enough of the stunning architecture should explore St. Ignaz Church, St. Martin’s Cathedral, St. Stephan’s Church, St. Peter’s Church, and Christ Church.

Roman history is deeply embedded within Mainz today. The Roman Theater, which could hold over 10,000 people, is a must-see. Guests will also notice that a variety of statues, ruins and ancient buildings are present throughout the city. Spend the afternoon at the Roman-Germanic Central Museum to learn more about the Ancient Roman presence in Mainz. The Gutenberg Museum, which chronicles the history of the written word, is another favorite destination. Natural history and art buffs will delight in the Natural History Museum and Landesmuseum Mainz.

Spend an evening at the Mainz State Theater, where you can enjoy opera or ballet. Afterward, treat yourself to traditional regional dishes and wash the food down with local wines at a Strausswirtschaft or Besenwirtschaft, a local winery that is allowed to sell food for a few months of the year.

Visit in February to experience the revelry of Carnival, or plan your trip in June to enjoy the annual Midsummer St. John’s Night Festival. The Christmas Fair will instantly put any visitor in the holiday spirit.

Mainz is half an hour from Frankfurt International Airport, and the S8 train provides direct transportation between the two places. The city is also easily accessible by major highways (A60, A61, A63, A66). If you are intimidated by the Autobahn, don’t fret: regular bus schedules run between Mainz and other major cities.

Where to stay in Mainz

Rhineland-Palatinate

Altstadt Mainz

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Altstadt Mainz. You might want to make time for a stop at Mainz Cathedral or Gutenberg Museum.

Altstadt Mainz
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Oberstadt

4/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and spas in Oberstadt. You might want to make time for a stop at Public Park or St. Achatius.

Oberstadt
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Gonsenheim

When in Gonsenheim and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Mewa Arena or Zollhafen Mainz and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hugo-Eckener-Straße Tram Stop or Gonsenheim Gonsbachgärten Tram Stop.

Gonsenheim

Neustadt

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

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Hechtsheim

Though Hechtsheim may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Public Park and Augustinerstrasse.

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Hartenberg-Münchfeld

If you're spending time in Hartenberg-Münchfeld, you might enjoy its restaurants and historical sites. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Zollhafen Mainz or Christ Church.

Hartenberg-Münchfeld
Holiday Inn - the niu, Mood Mainz, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn - the niu, Mood Mainz, an IHG Hotel
Mombacher Straße 6, Mainz
The price is €67 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
€67
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Mainz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (544 reviews)
"Staff were excellent and very friendly, we arrived well before the check in time but they were still able to accommodate us. Hotel was very clean and modern with a great bar area and relaxing seating areas. The bar is open 24hrs. Room was very clean, comfortable and modern. Very good secure parking ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2024

Holiday Inn - the niu, Mood Mainz, an IHG Hotel
H2 Hotel Mainz
H2 Hotel Mainz
Rheinalle 46, Mainz
The price is €96 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
€96
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Mainz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Mainz. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Large family room. Very clean. Recommended"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

H2 Hotel Mainz
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is €126 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
€126
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,785 reviews)
"At airport"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Garden house: Beautiful vacation home for up to 14 guests with a huge garden
Garden house: Beautiful vacation home for up to 14 guests with a huge garden
MZ
Stay at this vacation home in Mainz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions ZDF and Mewa Arena are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Good location, kitchen underequipped, attached unit night noise problems
"Neighborhood in Mainz was delightful! Sleeping arrangements as advertised - two bedrooms which sleep 2 each on 2nd floor, and one bedroom with other beds/futons on top floor. Kitchen was a bit underequipped compared to our other European VRBO experiences - no vegetable peeler, no saucepans smaller ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2023

Garden house: Beautiful vacation home for up to 14 guests with a huge garden
Traumhafte Maisonette 1 OG, im Villa Uni Mainz
Traumhafte Maisonette 1 OG, im Villa Uni Mainz
Mainz
Stay at this apartment in Mainz. Popular attractions Mewa Arena and Church of St. Stephan are located nearby.
Traumhafte Maisonette 1 OG, im Villa Uni Mainz
The Apartment Central
The Apartment Central
Emmeransstraße 13, Mainz
Stay at this apartment in Mainz. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Sanctuary of Isis and Mater Magna and Fastnachtsbrunnen ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
"Nice clean place that is close to everything. Only negative thing was it was hot in the apartment and you could not control the temperature."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2024

The Apartment Central
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mainz

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great medium sized city. Beautiful and feels very safe.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We were just visiting family so no sightseeing.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots to see especially Gutenberg Museum, St Stephens and its Chagall stained glass, and Rhine boat trips. Also its a great centre to get elsewhere by train.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We arrived on the bank holiday, everything was shut! Even the traffic lights were off! Unfortunately nobody told us this is a holiday when everything is shut. Otherwise we had visited a street festival in Mainz, visited magnificent churches, had fun