Altstadt Trier
Trier
Visit Altstadt Trier
Popular places to visit
Porta Nigra
Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Trier Cathedral
Study the majestic design of this fortress-like structure, which is the largest church in the city and one of Germany’s oldest cathedrals.
Hauptmarkt
Experience a little slice of medieval Trier’s preserved heritage streetscape in this enchanting old market square at the heart of the city’s historic district.
Rhineland Museum
See one of the world’s largest Roman gold collections and learn about the first settlers and oldest tools found in this ancient region.
Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady
View the paintings of the Twelve Apostles in one of the oldest religious structures in Germany, built atop a former Roman church.
Kurfürstliches Palais
Marvel at the opulence of this incredible pink palace, a fantastic example of Rococo architecture and a seat of political power.
Things to do
Trier Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone
Full-Day Ancient City of Trier with Baths & Theater Entrance
Luxembourg to Trier: Tour of Germany's Oldest City.
Hello Trier: 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
Trier Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Trier Highlights – Porta Nigra, Cathedral & Roman Baths
Altstadt Trier Hotel Deals
Mercure Hotel Trier Porta Nigra
"Very convenient to visit the old town, front desk is always there to help. It’s a little bit far from the river where I like to walk along."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Best Western Hotel Trier City
ibis Styles Trier
"The room was nice and the hotel wqs very clean. Breakfast was good especially for the price. Because this is an eco hotel it is"
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Park Plaza Trier
"Trier is so beautiful and the town square is vibrant and fun, and the location of the hotel for access was excellent, restaurant staff and breakfast was excellent, front staff were excellent! Room bathroom was tiny, as is often in Europe, but shower would be difficult if you have mobility issues. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Hotel Deutscher Hof
"It was very well located. The rooms were very clean and quite spacious. Breakfast was plentiful and good. It would have been good to have a fridge in the bedroom as it was very hot during our stay. The staff was lovely."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Romantik Hotel zur Glocke
"We were in one of the suites which was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was continental, of good quality and variety although we did not know the kitchen cooked eggs to order until the last morning. Our main issue was staff helpfulness. Staff were generally good but we had a real issue with the attitude ..."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Where to stay in Altstadt Trier
Mitte
Mitte is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trier Christmas Market and Rotes Haus.
Trier-Nord
Trier-Nord is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SWT-Arena and Park Nells Landchen.
Trier Ost
If you're spending some time in Trier Ost, Kreuzweg Petrisberg and Trier Roman Amphitheatre are top sights worth seeing.
Süd
You'll enjoy the parks and historic sites in Süd. You might want to make time for a stop at Benedictine abbey St Mathias or Grabkammern.
Biewer
Biewer might not have many top sights, but SWT-Arena and Park Nells Landchen are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
