Franconian Switzerland
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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.
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.
Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Südstadt
Südstadt is well-liked for its coffeehouses and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Meistersinger Hall and Zeppelin and March Fields are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Maffeiplatz U-Bahn or Aufsessplatz U-Bahn to get around.
Dutzendteich
While you're in Dutzendteich, take in top sights like Nuremberg Arena and jump on the metro at Messe U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Scandic Nürnberg Central
Everything was perfect
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Holiday Inn - the niu, Leo Nuremberg by IHG
Excellent service.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre by IHG
Our first night had an excellent room but it was on the main street side and I could not sleep because of the noise outside. Hotel changed our room and we were very satisfied.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Room was great! Staff was very helpful. Will stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth
It was a bit cols in the room
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Eco Smart Apartments Premium City
There was no breakfast. Housekeeping was an issue. There was a broken metallic pin on the carpet. I got heart on my right feet. Very annoying as I had to drive for 3 hours.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
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.
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.
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 Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Nuremberg Zoo during your trip to Nuremberg? Experience the area's festivals and museums.
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Old Town Bamberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
Nuremberg Palace of Justice
Visit a permanent exhibition and memoriam to the Nuremberg Trials, which convicted German war criminals after the atrocities of World War II.
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