Erfurt Old Town Travel Guide
Erfurt
Visit Erfurt Old Town
Popular places to visit
Erfurt Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Erfurt with a stop at Erfurt Cathedral. Discover the area's theatre scene and monuments.
Kramerbrucke
During your trip to Erfurt, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kramerbrucke. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Zitadelle Petersberg
Zitadelle Petersberg is just one of the places to see in Erfurt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or experience its theatre scene.
Gildehaus
You can learn about the history of Erfurt with a stop at Gildehaus. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.
Aegidienkirche
You can find out about the history of Erfurt with a trip to Aegidienkirche. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
St. Severi Church
After visiting St. Severi Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Erfurt. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Erfurt Old Town
H2 Hotel Erfurt
This hotel is right downtown, an easy walk away from the main rail station. It is located on a busy city square full of park benches, outside dining and a tram stop. In just a few hundred meters you will get to the Erfurt Catherdral and other attractions such as the Krämer Brigde. The hotel is brand ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Prize by Radisson, Erfurt City
Great room with some cool amenities.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
NYX Hotel Erfurt by Leonardo Hotels
It’s a nice hotel but the room was not clean. There were many hairs on the bathroom floor, in the shower and on the toilet seat. I mentioned to reception at checkout and they just said “oh sorry”. I would have expected a much more adequate response ie can I get manger to speak with you or something ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Am Kaisersaal
Internet was not the best, but it was OK. As a place to stay in the city center. It’s very nice. However, the staff gave me the key to the storage room which happens to be in the basement: One – serious security breach given that other people‘s luggage was in there. My own had my computer. Two – ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Limehome Erfurt Schmidtstedter Straße
A good place to call home for a few days in Erfurt. Close to the main train station and public transit. I’d recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Erfurt City Center by Leonardo Hotels
Freundliches Personal, sauberes Zimmer, reichlichen Frühstück
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Erfurt Old Town
Brühlervorstadt
Brühlervorstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Theatre Erfurt and Old Opera Erfurt.
Ermstedt
You might consider checking out Maislabyrinth while you're exploring Ermstedt and the larger Erfurt area.
