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A hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk, a sliding glass door, and a fire feature.
A modern living room with a sofa and a coffee table, a glass door leading outside, and white hanging flowers.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a round wooden side table, and artwork on the wall.
A modern dining area with a glass table, candles, and a decorative plant.

1. Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel

Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel
Aalborg Centrum, 0.2 km from Aalborg Raadhus
United States
Richard
9.310.519 ₫
11.638.149 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel
A modern interior with a wooden accent wall, a fireplace, and contemporary seating.
A modern hotel entrance with glass doors and a visible interior including a reception area.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a ground-level restaurant.
A breakfast table with various dishes, a coffee mug, and a glass of orange juice.

2. Kompas Hotel Aalborg

Kompas Hotel Aalborg
0.9 km from Aalborg Raadhus
United States
Christine
2.371.389 ₫
2.964.236 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Kompas Hotel Aalborg
A neatly made bed with a headboard against a plain wall, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a small circular object on the wall.
A circular logo with the letters "B&B" in a modern interior space with large windows and a blurred background.
A modern B&B hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.
A modern cafe with a central counter, seating area, and large windows.

3. B&B HOTEL Aalborg

B&B HOTEL Aalborg
Aalborg Centrum, 0.8 km from Aalborg Raadhus
United States
Izak
1.783.150 ₫
2.228.938 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
B&B HOTEL Aalborg
A modern bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed, and a desk area.
A restaurant interior with a buffet setup, bar stools, and a hanging light fixture.
A waterfront hotel with a distinctive blue roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

4. Pier 5 Designhotel

Pier 5 Designhotel
Aalborg Centrum, 0.5 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Switzerland
piero
3.015.489 ₫
3.769.361 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Pier 5 Designhotel
A modern reception area with a white reception desk, bar stools, and a green wall.
A modern reception area with a counter, seating area, and a bookshelf.
A modern interior with a glass partition, a seating area with a sofa and table, and a visible fire feature.
A modern building with a sign reading "BAR V" and "RESTAURANT VESTERBRO".

5. Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham

Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham
Aalborg Centrum, 0.9 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Denmark
Patrick
2.717.740 ₫
3.397.175 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a glass partition, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
The exterior of Scandic Aalborg City hotel with a modern glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a sign indicating handicap accessibility.
A reception area with green seating, a flat-screen TV, and hanging spherical light fixtures.
A buffet setup with various food items and a sign indicating a 24-hour food waste goal.

6. Scandic Aalborg City

Scandic Aalborg City
Aalborg Centrum, 0.7 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Canada
Brandon
2.504.530 ₫
3.130.663 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Scandic Aalborg City
A modern lobby with a long bench, round tables, and hanging pendant lights.
A buffet setup with various food items and a family interacting.
A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window.
A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, a flat-screen TV, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

7. CABINN Aalborg Hotel

CABINN Aalborg Hotel
Aalborg Centrum, 0.3 km from Aalborg Raadhus
United States
Rebecca
1.726.170 ₫
2.157.713 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
CABINN Aalborg Hotel
A modern lounge area with grey upholstered chairs, a small round table, and a bar area with a chalkboard menu.
A restaurant with booths and tables, a clock on the wall, and a TV screen displaying a sunset.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.
A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is the Prinsen Hotel.

8. Prinsen Hotel

Prinsen Hotel
Aalborg Centrum, 0.5 km from Aalborg Raadhus
United Kingdom
Sarah
2.358.233 ₫
2.947.792 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Prinsen Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There are large windows with a view of buildings and a balcony.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Aalborg

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Aalborg
Aalborg Centrum, 0.8 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Australia
Penny
1.833.423 ₫
2.291.779 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Aalborg
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a window with curtains, a coat rack, and a painting on the wall.
A wicker sofa with a cushion, a small table with a lamp, and chairs in an outdoor seating area with potted plants and a table in the background.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bookshelf.
A buffet with various food items, including fruits, cheeses, meats, and bread.

10. Milling Hotel Gestus

Milling Hotel Gestus
Aalborg Centrum, 0.4 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Canada
Carol
2.080.901 ₫
2.601.127 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Milling Hotel Gestus
A modern building with "Radisson" and "CASINO" signage, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A modern hotel lobby with a glass-enclosed wine cellar, a staircase with a handrail, and a reception desk with a welcome sign.
A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a view of the city, and a wall with a cityscape mural.

11. Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg

Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg
Aalborg Centrum, 0.3 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Norway
Olaf
2.513.840 ₫
3.142.300 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg
A building with a covered outdoor seating area, a number '50' sign, and a red fire hydrant.
A marina with boats docked, a grassy area, and a clear sky.
A room with a bunk bed, a table with a chair, a potted plant, and a window with a view of trees.
A restaurant with a long communal table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a view of greenery outside.

12. Danhostel Aalborg

Danhostel Aalborg
3 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Sweden
Lars
1.617.237 ₫
2.021.547 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Danhostel Aalborg
A row of red wooden buildings with sloped roofs, a grassy field, and boats in the background.
A window with a view of a marina, including boats and a sailboat.
A small attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling and a skylight.
A marina with multiple boats docked at wooden piers.

13. Aalborg Hytteø

Aalborg Hytteø
3 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Norway
Rita
1.843.483 ₫
3.080.231 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Aalborg Hytteø
A bedroom with a bed, a window with plants, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted decorative panel.
A bathroom with a shower, sink, toilet, and a mirror.
A weeping willow tree with dense foliage, set against a backdrop of buildings with red and white facades.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a window with blinds, a wooden cutting board, a sink, and a stove.

14. Java inspired Flat near Central St.

Java inspired Flat near Central St.
1.7 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Denmark
Ulrik
1.360.826 ₫
2.438.115 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Java inspired Flat near Central St.
A modern loft-style room with a large sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large skylight.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.
Hallway

15. Four Seasons Spring Suite

Four Seasons Spring Suite
Aalborg Centrum, 0.5 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Turkey
Alp
1.204.161 ₫
1.505.201 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Four Seasons Spring Suite
A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a built-in oven.
A modern loft-style room with a large sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.
A modern staircase with a wooden floor, metal railings, and a skylight.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a radiator, and a wall-mounted lamp.

16. Four Seasons - Winter Suite

Four Seasons - Winter Suite
Aalborg Centrum, 0.5 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Norway
Malene
1.983.761 ₫
2.479.701 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Four Seasons - Winter Suite
A modern loft with a kitchen, dining area, and large windows.
A modern living room with a red wall, a white door, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a radiator, a red rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A room with a red wall, a wooden dining table, black chairs, a red sofa, a window with a view of greenery, and a ceiling-mounted smoke detector.

17. Four Seasons - Crimson Autumn Suite

Four Seasons - Crimson Autumn Suite
Aalborg Centrum, 0.5 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Norway
Harald
1.999.900 ₫
2.499.875 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Four Seasons - Crimson Autumn Suite
A dining area with a wooden floor, a table with chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A staircase with wooden balusters leading to a green door with a handle and a nameplate.
A living room with green walls, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A kitchen with a stainless steel stove, a white countertop, and a green wall.

18. Greenbrook Homes - FAMILY APT.

Greenbrook Homes - FAMILY APT.
Aalborg Centrum, 0.4 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Denmark
Christian
2.109.608 ₫
3.568.062 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Greenbrook Homes - FAMILY APT.
A room with a round table, black chairs, a black pendant light, a framed abstract painting, a window with blinds, and a radiator.
A staircase with wooden balusters leading to a green door with a handle and a nameplate.
A kitchen with green walls, a wooden countertop, a stainless steel range hood, a white refrigerator, and pendant lights.
Living area

19. Greenbrook Homes

Greenbrook Homes
Aalborg Centrum, 0.4 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Denmark
Lotte
1.119.466 ₫
1.768.497 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Greenbrook Homes
A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a potted plant, and a window with a view of buildings.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and large windows with blinds.
A garden with a wooden fence partially covered by ivy, surrounded by dense foliage.
A modern living room with a blue wall, a round white table, a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a floor lamp.

20. Greenbrook Blue Suites

Greenbrook Blue Suites
Aalborg Centrum, 0.4 km from Aalborg Raadhus
Denmark
Trine
1.316.844 ₫
2.014.596 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Greenbrook Blue Suites
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Compare top hotels near Aalborg Raadhus

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk, a sliding glass door, and a fire feature.

Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel

Aalborg Centrum, 0.2 km from Aalborg Raadhus
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A modern interior with a wooden accent wall, a fireplace, and contemporary seating.

Kompas Hotel Aalborg

0.9 km from Aalborg Raadhus
View
A neatly made bed with a headboard against a plain wall, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a small circular object on the wall.

B&B HOTEL Aalborg

Aalborg Centrum, 0.8 km from Aalborg Raadhus
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A modern bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed, and a desk area.

Pier 5 Designhotel

Aalborg Centrum, 0.5 km from Aalborg Raadhus
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A modern reception area with a white reception desk, bar stools, and a green wall.

Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham

Aalborg Centrum, 0.9 km from Aalborg Raadhus
View
9.6
Exceptional
54 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
8.6
Excellent
337 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,203 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,136 reviews
9.310.519 ₫
11.638.149 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
2.371.389 ₫
2.964.236 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
1.783.150 ₫
2.228.938 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
3.015.489 ₫
3.769.361 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
2.717.740 ₫
3.397.175 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Hotels recommended for families near Aalborg Raadhus

A modern bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed, and a desk area.
A restaurant interior with a buffet setup, bar stools, and a hanging light fixture.
A waterfront hotel with a distinctive blue roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Pier 5 Designhotel

Pier 5 Designhotel
Aalborg Centrum
3.015.489 ₫
3.769.361 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Pier 5 Designhotel
A hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk, a sliding glass door, and a fire feature.
A modern living room with a sofa and a coffee table, a glass door leading outside, and white hanging flowers.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a round wooden side table, and artwork on the wall.
A modern dining area with a glass table, candles, and a decorative plant.

Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel

Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel
Aalborg Centrum
9.310.519 ₫
11.638.149 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel
A modern interior with a chandelier, a sign reading 'BRIGADÉREN,' and a door leading to a dining area.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and windows.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, elegant chandeliers, and large windows allowing natural light.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire escape, and a building with a tiled roof.

Hotel Phønix

Hotel Phønix
Aalborg Centrum
1.747.468 ₫
3.532.411 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hotel Phønix
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a window with curtains, a coat rack, and a painting on the wall.
A wicker sofa with a cushion, a small table with a lamp, and chairs in an outdoor seating area with potted plants and a table in the background.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bookshelf.
A buffet with various food items, including fruits, cheeses, meats, and bread.

Milling Hotel Gestus

Milling Hotel Gestus
Aalborg Centrum
2.080.901 ₫
2.601.127 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Milling Hotel Gestus
A modern building with "Radisson" and "CASINO" signage, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A modern hotel lobby with a glass-enclosed wine cellar, a staircase with a handrail, and a reception desk with a welcome sign.
A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a view of the city, and a wall with a cityscape mural.

Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg

Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg
Aalborg Centrum
2.513.840 ₫
3.142.300 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg
A modern interior with a balcony decorated with greenery and lights, large spherical light fixtures, and a staircase.
A double bed with a padded headboard, two bedside tables, and a framed cityscape picture above the bed.
The entrance to Hotel Jomfruane with a red carpet and two flags.
A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and a seating area with orange couches.

Dancenter Hotel Jomfru Ane

Dancenter Hotel Jomfru Ane
Aalborg Centrum
1.711.025 ₫
2.138.781 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Dancenter Hotel Jomfru Ane
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a glass partition, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
The exterior of Scandic Aalborg City hotel with a modern glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a sign indicating handicap accessibility.
A reception area with green seating, a flat-screen TV, and hanging spherical light fixtures.
A buffet setup with various food items and a sign indicating a 24-hour food waste goal.

Scandic Aalborg City

Scandic Aalborg City
Aalborg Centrum
2.504.530 ₫
3.130.663 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Scandic Aalborg City
A modern interior with a wooden accent wall, a fireplace, and contemporary seating.
A modern hotel entrance with glass doors and a visible interior including a reception area.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a ground-level restaurant.
A breakfast table with various dishes, a coffee mug, and a glass of orange juice.

Kompas Hotel Aalborg

Kompas Hotel Aalborg
Aalborg
2.371.389 ₫
2.964.236 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Kompas Hotel Aalborg

Top Aalborg Raadhus Hotel Reviews

Milling Hotel Gestus

Milling Hotel Gestus

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was only a few blocks from the train station. The decor is simple, not luxurious, the staff was very welcoming, making for a pleasant stay. Excellent breakfast. Good-sized room. We got good travel advice from the man working the front desk too, which helped us get around the region."
Peggy 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Milling Hotel Gestus
Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg

Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg

10/10 Excellent
"God morgenmad og flinkt personale"
Leif Jessen 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel Aalborg
Kompas Hotel Aalborg

Kompas Hotel Aalborg

10/10 Excellent
"The staff, the location, cleanliness, quietness, it had all the ingredients for a comfort stay for me. Great range of breakfast options including my very favourite- thin pancakes. Got to use the sauna too and explore the lounge with pool table. My one advice would be to put a jug/bottle of water and a few glasses on the table outside the sauna as a health and safety pre-requisite. Also advise on the use of sauna since it is a small room and the heat goes beyond safe limits( 90 degrees C for me) quickly even while sitting in it so keep the door opened or if there is another way to regulate heat, please do so too. But brilliant stay!"
Amit 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Kompas Hotel Aalborg
Scandic Aalborg City

Scandic Aalborg City

10/10 Excellent
"You can never go wrong with Scandics. They are top-of-the-line as far as affordable hotels. They never let me down. I especially like that this room was fully carpeted. Many of there rooms are not. Small refrigerator would come in handy, as well. But other than that, never a complaint."
Bentley 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Scandic Aalborg City
B&B HOTEL Aalborg

B&B HOTEL Aalborg

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay walkable distance from everything."
Izak 5-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
B&B HOTEL Aalborg
Scheelsminde Herregård

Scheelsminde Herregård

10/10 Excellent
"A great experience in an old horse farm building remodeled to guest rooms with a special vibe to it. From the breakfast room / restaurant you have a beautiful view over the premises. Everybody was very friendly and accommodating."
Andrea 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Scheelsminde Herregård
Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel

Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved Morten's Kro! Great place to stay in Aalborg! I would stay there again!!"
Ellen 2-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Mortens Kro Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Aalborg Raadhus

A yellow building with a central entrance and a coat of arms above it.

Gammeltorv

9.0/10 (33 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Aalborg with a stop at Gammeltorv. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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The entrance to the Gråbrødrekloster Museum with a red banner and wooden benches in front.

Aalborg Monastery

6.0/10 (2 reviews)
Aalborg Monastery is just one of the places to see in Aalborg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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A bustling street with people walking, various shops, and signs for a bar and a restaurant.

Jomfru Ane Gade

7.8/10 (134 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Jomfru Ane Gade during your stay in Aalborg. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
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Jens Bangs Stenhus

8.2/10 (15 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Aalborg when you stop by Jens Bangs Stenhus. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
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Budolfi Church

6.0/10 (1 review)
Budolfi Church is just one of the places to see in Aalborg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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Franciscan Friary Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Franciscan Friary Museum during your travels in Aalborg. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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Osteragade

You can learn about the history of Aalborg when you stop by Osteragade. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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Aalborg Historical Museum

8.8/10 (5 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aalborg Historical Museum in Aalborg. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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What's the area like around Aalborg Raadhus?
Aalborg Raadhus is located in Aalborg. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 84 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
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What can I see and do near Aalborg Raadhus?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at North Jutland Art Museum, Lindholm Hoje or Aalborg Historical Museum. Jens Bangs Stenhus, Utzon Center and Aalborg Tower are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Haandvaerkerhuset, Nordkraft and Aalborg Congress and Culture Center are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.
How can I get to Aalborg Raadhus?
If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Aalborg Station. There might not be many public transport stops close to Aalborg Raadhus so consider renting a car to see more of the area.