Midtbyen
Aarhus
Popular places to visit
Den Gamle By
From an 18th-century almshouse to a 20th-century student commune, this living, outdoor museum spans two hundred years of Denmark’s urban history.
ARoS
A giant colored walkway sits on the roof of this important Danish art museum, providing visitors with a truly alternative view of the city.
Aarhus City Hall
Climb the clock tower that the city had to fight for at Aarhus’ fascinating city hall.
Church of Our Lady
Visit one of the largest churches in Aarhus and see the 11th-century stone church that lay hidden in its crypt for hundreds of years.
Port of Aarhus
Explore the waterfront in Aarhus with a trip to Port of Aarhus. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
University of Aarhus
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Aarhus during your visit to Aarhus. Discover the bars and its museums while you're in the area.
Things to do
Aarhus Self guided Mystery hunt Sabotage in Danish
Aarhus Walking Tour: From Viking Village to Metropolis
Street Art and Rooftops of Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide
Top hotels in Midtbyen
Hotel Atlantic
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Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Wakeup Aarhus
All good, except we arrived around 1 am travelling with a small child… had messaged the hotel beforehand letting them know. The receptionist was asleep behind the counter. We wouldn’t have been let in if it wasn’t for a group of people sitting inside. So they saved the day.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
CABINN Aarhus Hotel
Clean room. Helpful staff. Great location.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Milling Hotel Ritz
Lovely hotel, highly recommend. What really stood out was the warm hospitality of the staff, especially Sia and the manager Laura. We would go back in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus
Beautiful hotel. Our room was very spacious and clean. The lobby is large and modern and has a very nice bar. Great amenities, although we did not use them. Staff were super friendly. Perfect hotel that is a short walk from the train station and within walking distance of great bars, restaurants, ...
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Comwell Aarhus Dolce by Wyndham
Room was clean, but they wouldn’t let me check in early without paying. I’m a gold member on hotels.com so that was disappointing
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Midtbyen
Latin Quarter
While visiting Latin Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Casino and Store Torv.
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.
Øgadekvarteret
Øgadekvarteret might not have many top sights, but Store Torv and Royal Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vesterbro
If you're spending some time in Vesterbro, Den Gamle By and Aarhus Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Aarhus C
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.
Frederiksbjerg
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frederiksbjerg and surrounding area, you can visit Tivoli Friheden and Bruun's Galleri.
