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Mainz has three sensible areas to stay: the Altstadt for sightseeing on foot, the Oberstadt and station district for convenience and value, and the southern suburbs for drivers and spa stays. Hotels in the centre sell out during Carnival and the Christmas market, so book ahead for those dates, which you can check in our Mainz events and festivals guide. For the city overview, start with our Mainz travel guide.
Where to Stay in Mainz: Altstadt (Old Town)
The Altstadt puts the cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum and the Rhine promenade within a 10-minute walk, and it has the city’s two five-star riverside hotels. It is the best choice for first-time visitors, though rates run higher than anywhere else in the city. For the full list of what sits within walking distance, see our things to do in Mainz guide.
Suggested Hotels in the Altstadt
Hyatt Regency Mainz
This five-star riverside hotel on Templerstrasse has a full spa with an indoor pool, sauna and hammam, plus the Bellpepper restaurant and rooms facing the Rhine. Best for couples and spa-seekers who want the city’s top-end stay. Check rates and availability
Hilton Mainz
The Hilton Mainz on Rheinstrasse faces the Rhine in the Altstadt, with renovated rooms, a fitness centre and the Weinstube restaurant. Best for business travelers and anyone who wants a reliable upscale base two minutes from the cathedral. Check rates and availability
ibis Mainz City
The ibis Mainz City is a budget two-star near the Roman Theatre S-Bahn station, with compact rooms and a 24-hour bar, right at the southern edge of the old town. Best for solo travelers who want the Altstadt location without the five-star price. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Mainz: Oberstadt and the Station District
The area around the main station and the hilly Oberstadt is the value sweet spot, with solid mid-range and budget hotels a short tram ride or 15-minute walk from the centre. It suits train travelers and anyone who wants to pay less than Altstadt rates. For more on the area’s character, see our Mainz neighborhoods guide.
Suggested Hotels in the Oberstadt and Station District
Novotel Mainz
The Novotel Mainz on Augustusstrasse has an indoor pool, sauna and a 17th-century vaulted cellar, plus the Mediterranean Bajazzo restaurant. Best for families, with connecting rooms and a short walk to the centre. Check rates and availability
IntercityHotel Mainz
The IntercityHotel Mainz sits 150 metres from the main station with soundproofed rooms and a free local transport ticket included in many rates. Best for train travelers doing a quick city break. Check rates and availability
B&B Hotel Mainz-Hbf
The B&B Hotel Mainz-Hbf is a modern budget hotel a 10-minute walk from the old town and close to the central station, with simple rooms and a paid breakfast buffet. Best for budget travelers who still want to reach the sights on foot. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Mainz: Hechtsheim and the Southern Outskirts
The southern suburb of Hechtsheim, about 4 to 7 km from the centre, has the city’s spa hotels and motorway-side budget options with free parking. It suits drivers and anyone who wants a pool without paying city-centre prices, at the cost of a 15-minute drive or tram ride in. Whatever the season, check the Mainz weather by month guide for what to pack.
Suggested Hotels in Hechtsheim and the Southern Outskirts
Atrium Hotel Mainz
The four-star Atrium Hotel Mainz on Flugplatzstrasse is a full spa resort with an indoor pool, sauna, gym and three restaurants, set about 7 km south of the centre. Best for drivers and travelers who want a pool and spa at a mid-range price. Check rates and availability
B&B Hotel Mainz-Hechtsheim
The B&B Hotel Mainz-Hechtsheim on Nikolaus-Kopernikus-Strasse is a budget motorway-side hotel with free parking and modern rooms, 4 km from the centre. Best for road-trippers who need easy A60 and A63 access and a cheap overnight. Check rates and availability
ibis budget Mainz Hechtsheim
The ibis budget Mainz Hechtsheim on Johannes-Kepler-Strasse offers the cheapest beds in town, with air-conditioned rooms, free parking and a paid breakfast, 15 minutes by car from the centre. Best for drivers on a very tight budget. Check rates and availability
Once you have an area in mind, time your trip using the best time to visit Mainz guide, and sort arrival logistics with the Mainz travel tips page.
