Altstadt Münster

Münster

Altstadt Münster
St. Lambert\'s Church featuring a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture
Muenster which includes heritage elements and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History showing outdoor eating and modern architecture as well as a small group of people
Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History which includes interior views and art

Brought back to life after the war, Münster’s old town and its central avenue are still gleaming with historic and religious structures.

The Altstadt or Old Town is the historic center of Münster, where you’ll find many of its iconic churches, museums and towers. Visit Altstadt to see how the majority of this old quarter was destroyed in World War II by Allied bombing, but it has been rebuilt to resemble its former state.

Gather with friends in the Prinzipalmarkt, a wide pedestrian avenue flanked by cafés and high-end boutiques. As you amble along the charming Prinzipalmarkt, listen to the glockenspiel ditties emanating from the Townhouse Tower. This free-standing tower is the sole survivor from a townhouse destroyed in World War II. Walk beneath the colonnade that wraps around the boulevard and browse the items for sale in upscale stores.

Marvel at the gothic features on the façade of the Historic City Hall of Münster, which is famous for having played a key role in bringing peace to the region in the 17th century. Head to the northern part of the avenue for St. Lambert’s Church, remarkable for the three cages that hang from its spire.

A short walk west, find the town’s religious highlight, Münster Cathedral. Appreciate the gothic and Romanesque blend in the design of this vast building, topped by green roofs and spires.

Learn about the history of the city via Altstadt’s many museums. The old photos and timelines in the Münster City Museum provide an insight into the municipality’s development, while the Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History showcases the region’s culture and creativity.

The Altstadt quarter is the historic, commercial and political hub around which the city of Münster has developed. Ride a bus to one of the many stops dotted around this historic district and get around the pedestrian area on foot. Explore the surrounding area for other zones, such as Kreuzviertel, Pluggendorf and St. Mauritz.


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Top hotels in Altstadt Münster

H4 Hotel Münster
H4 Hotel Münster
Stubengasse 33, Münster, NW
The price is P6,848 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P6,848
P7,635 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"A very nice hotel, excellent staff. Great location (except on Sunday everything was closed) right in a shopping mall/area pedestrian zone. The rooms were very clean and the breakfast buffet was nice."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

H4 Hotel Münster
Stadthotel Münster
Stadthotel Münster
3.5 out of 5
Aegidiistraße 21, Münster, NW
The price is P6,949 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P6,949
P7,749 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (271 reviews)
"Pleasant and helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Stadthotel Münster
H.ostel Münster - Hostel
H.ostel Münster - Hostel
Verspoel 1, Münster
Stay at this hostel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (245 reviews)
"I loved the rooms distribution and the cleanliness of them. Recommended"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

H.ostel Münster - Hostel
Central Hotel Münster
Central Hotel Münster
Aegidiistraße 1, Münster
Stay at this hotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Naturkundemuseum & Planetarium and Picasso ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
Great break
"Spacious modern room, excellent bathroom. Large bed, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, nice welcome, great buffet choice at breakfast. Definitely returning."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Central Hotel Münster
Prize by Radisson, Münster City
Prize by Radisson, Münster City
3 out of 5
Bremer Platz 54, Münster
The price is P4,219 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P4,219
P4,705 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (274 reviews)
"Nice staff. Clean and very comfortable room. Very close from Landmarks and train stations. Excellents rates too."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Prize by Radisson, Münster City
Trip Inn Hotel Münster City
Trip Inn Hotel Münster City
3 out of 5
Berlinerplatz 24-28, Münster
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
"Great location, opposite Münster Haupbahnhof. The room looked like it had recently been decorated and it was done to a good standard. My only criticisms are that the pillows were so soft they affected both mine and my husband's sleep, and that there was no way to stop the maid coming in. We'd rather ..."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Trip Inn Hotel Münster City
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Münster

Münster Castle featuring heritage elements

Innenstadtring

You'll enjoy the churches and gardens in Innenstadtring. You might want to make time for a stop at Münster Castle or Lake Aasee.

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Hansaviertel

When in Hansaviertel, you can plan a visit to Halle Muensterland Exhibition and Congress Centre and GOP Variety Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hansaviertel
Germania Campus and the Factory Hotel are great places to relaxe for a weekend or have an unforgettable event.

Mitte-Nordost

Visitors to Mitte-Nordost enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Halle Muensterland Exhibition and Congress Centre is worth a stop.

Mitte-Nordost

Sentruper Höhe

You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Sentruper Höhe. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Aasee or Allwetterzoo Münster.

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Mitte-Süd

While there might not be top attractions in Mitte-Süd, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Aasee and Allwetterzoo Münster.

Mitte-Süd
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Mauritz-Ost

While Mauritz-Ost isn't home to many top sights, GOP Variety Theater and Halle Muensterland Exhibition and Congress Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mauritz-Ost

Altstadt Münster