Midtbyen

Aarhus

Aarhus City Hall which includes an administrative buidling as well as a small group of people
Church of Our Lady which includes heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
Aarhus City Hall showing cycling
Aarhus City Hall which includes heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Aarhus City Hall featuring street scenes, flowers and heritage elements
A vibrant street life scene unfolds at the cafés, galleries, museums and shops that line the cobblestone streets and squares of Aarhus’ city center.

Midtbyen incorporates both the oldest part of Aarhus and some of the city’s most colorful shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Once surrounded by defensive walls, Midtbyen is where the city was established during the Viking era. Visit Midtbyen today to see a network of narrow, meandering streets that lead to pretty squares and hidden alleys that showcase history and contemporary lifestyles.

If you are in the mood for shopping then start by exploring the pedestrian-only Strøget street. Find everything from Danish design shops and popular fashion brands to coffeeshops, kebab houses and hot dog stands.

The street runs for over half a mile from Bruun’s Gallery mall to the 12th-century Aarhus Cathedral. Study the five-paneled altarpiece and medieval frescoes of the cathedral.

Step back in time to the city’s Viking beginnings via original artifacts and interactive exhibits at the Viking Museum. This underground museum occupies the preserved remains of the Viking settlement of Aros. Browse superb exhibitions by Danish artists at the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and Kunsthal Aarhus. Concerts, dramas and musicals take place at the modern Aarhus Concert Hall and century-old Aarhus Theatre.

In the Latin Quarter, boutiques, vintage stores, chocolatiers and eclectic restaurants occupy colorful centuries-old houses. Walk along Mejlgade to see the half-timbered Juul’s House, which is among the city’s oldest-surviving buildings. Watch the world go by from pretty Pustervig Square. Nearby, the Women’s Museum celebrates the influence of women on Danish society.

For a change of scenery, the tree-shaded lawns and gardens of the Rådhusparken city park present a welcome retreat. Spot sculptures and admire the park’s springtime crocus bloom. Relax at waterfront cafés along the Aarhus river, which cuts through the city center. Sample flavors from the Caribbean to Nepal and Uganda at Aarhus Street Food market.

Midtbyen is a short walk from Aarhus Hovedbanegård central train station. With several of the streets closed to car traffic, the neighborhood lends itself to exploring on foot and by bike.


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Midtbyen Hotel Deals

CABINN Aarhus Hotel

CABINN Aarhus Hotel

2 out of 5
Kannikegade 14, Aarhus
$86 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$108 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,660 reviews)
"Great value"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

CABINN Aarhus Hotel
Hotel Atlantic

Hotel Atlantic

3 out of 5
Europaplads 10, Aarhus
$93 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$116 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,677 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet was exceptional!"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Hotel Atlantic
Milling Hotel Ritz

Milling Hotel Ritz

3 out of 5
Banegaardspladsen 12, Aarhus
$113 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$141 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,258 reviews)
"Very close to train station for quick visits but also helpful to get around the city!"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Milling Hotel Ritz
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus

4 out of 5
Thomas Jensens Alle 1, Aarhus
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$113 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$141 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,240 reviews)
"Outstanding staff large rooms, which were very clean overall an excellent experience"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus
Scandic Aarhus City

Scandic Aarhus City

4 out of 5
Østergade 10, Aarhus
$148 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$186 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel, centrally located. Breakfast provided a cornucopia of excellent options. Only real downside was street noise from traffic."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Scandic Aarhus City
Wakeup Aarhus

Wakeup Aarhus

3 out of 5
M.P. Bruuns Gade 27, Aarhus
$87 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$109 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aarhus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,290 reviews)
"Great place to be close to all coulbe perfect if the curtains on the window was long all the way down .."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Wakeup Aarhus
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Other neighborhoods around Midtbyen

Church of Our Lady featuring a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Latin Quarter

While visiting Latin Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Casino and Store Torv.

Latin Quarter
Aarhus which includes heritage elements and a hotel

Indre by

While you're in Indre by, take in top sights like Aarhus City Hall and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Indre by
Come to Infinity bridge in Aarhus and chill out with friends or family at sunset.

Øgadekvarteret

Øgadekvarteret might not have many top sights, but Church of Our Lady and Aarhus Natural History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Øgadekvarteret
Aarhus which includes heritage elements and a hotel

Aarhus C

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

While you're in Aarhus C, take in top sights like Bruun's Galleri and jump on the metro at Skolebakken Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Aarhus C
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Vesterbro

If you're spending some time in Vesterbro, Den Gamle By and Aarhus Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Vesterbro
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Frederiksbjerg

While visiting Frederiksbjerg, you might make a stop by sights like Bruun's Galleri and Sct. Paul's Church.

Frederiksbjerg


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