account Stay at our affordable B&B Hotel in Mainz and get to know this cheerful and historic city a little better. Mainz has much to offer. Home to the Südwestrundfunk broadcast network and Germany’s second TV channel, the city is a real media hub as well as a Carnival stronghold, hosting one of the three biggest carnival processions in Germany. Its Roman origins are also evident throughout the city. Visit Mainz - it’s well worthwhile!
All these contemporary cultures can be found in Mainz. The city in Rhineland-Palatinate is closely connected with Wiesbaden and thus forms one of the largest cities in the state. Mainz has existed for 1000 years, as evidenced by Mainz Cathedral which probably started its construction in 975 AD. For lovers of fountains, busts, monuments, historical squares, and works of art, Kiel is an excellent destination.
Mainz has a whole range of attractions spread across the city. The market fountain, for example, has stood here since 1526. Mainz, as the center of the Palatinate, testifies to the balancing act between past and modernity. Starting from our absolutely centrally-located B&B HOTEL Mainz Central Station, you can reach this landmark on foot When you arrive by car, we will be happy to check the availability of one of our free parking options on site. Of course, you can contact one of our staff in person, or by telephone before your arrival. At the B&B HOTEL at Mainz Central Station, we have our reception open 24/7.
For a simpler overview, Main can be divided into several districts: Mainz Old Town, Mainz-Neustadt, Mainz-Upper Town and Mainz-Hartenberg-Münchfeld. It is not without reason that we list these districts here; different charms can be found depending on the district. The excellent city center, as well as the old town, invites you to stroll and linger, while the city has six different shopping areas with many restaurants, bars, cafés and bistros.
Starting with Schillerplatz, Ludwigstraße and Gaustraße - particularly impressive due to certain specialist shops, delicious culinary diversity, and nice cafés. The old town offers over 100 interesting shops nestled between the city's landmarks. There are also popular wine bars and great pubs to sit in, eat and drink. You can experience the Mainz weekly market on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays near Korbgasse — shopping around the market is excellent, as it is absolutely centrally located.
Our B&B HOTEL Mainz-Hechtsheim, which is located just outside, is also wonderfully suited for a stay in Mainz. Due to its close connection to the motorway and important parts of the city, it is a popular location, especially for frequent travelers and business people - offering access to all major districts through well-developed transport routes.
Start your trip to Mainz with a look at our B&B HOTELS in Mainz. From here, depending on your preferences, you will either find yourself in the vibrant nightlife or have the opportunity to participate in interesting national and international events on different days.
Mainz also has a unique natural environment, for all those who would like to escape the city for a short time. Mainz's green belt can be found southwest of the city park, and the foreshore is great to relax in some places. A walk around Mainz's popular wineries makes for a great hike on a beautiful summer or autumn day. By the way, the largest wine-growing region in Germany is located a little southwest of the city.
Our accommodations in Mainz have the following modern room categories: Single rooms, double rooms for one or two people, twin and triple rooms, and family rooms for up to three adults. You can also get our B&B service in Mainz hotels. Here, too, you can enjoy free WiFi including Sky TV programs. All rooms are equipped with soundproofed windows, a desk, wardrobe and flat-screen TV. All bathrooms include a shower, toilet, hairdryer and washbasin. In addition, all B&B hotels are pet-friendly.
Try our popular and rich B&B breakfast buffet. For just €8.50 (per adult/night and €3 for children aged up to 12), the breakfast is excellent value. Snacks and drinks are available around the clock from the vending machines in the hotel lobby.
Depending on availability, we offer guests the opportunity to park in our private parking spaces free of charge and conveniently.
Characterised by its half-timbered houses and winding laneways, Mainz’s Old Town invites you to linger. A variety of wine-bars, cafes and restaurants reflect the personality of the Old Town, along with a smattering of small shops and boutiques, which will quicken the pulse of shopaholics. The baroque Augustinian Church, the picturesque cherry orchard and the St. Ignaz Church are particularly worth seeing.
Mainz’s High Cathedral is the culmination of 1,000 years of architectural history, from the Romantic to the present day and reflects the face of the city. Built along the lines of St Peter’s Basilica, the St. Martin Cathedral has survived numerous destructions and reconstructions in the course of its history, and it is the resultant combination of architectural styles that makes the Cathedral so interesting. If interested, you can visit the museum during its regular opening hours, or attend one of its regular events. Guided tours can also be booked. Attached to the cathedral is the Episcopal Cathderal and Diocesan Museum, which exhibits various stone fragments, sculptures, paintings and other objects from a sacred context.
The parish church of St. Stephan is located at the highest point in Mainz City Centre. It is particularly famous for its choir windows, designed by Marc Chagall, which illuminate the church’s interiors with a special blue light. Guided tours can be booked through the Mainz tourist information centre, as well as through the parish office.
Built at the instruction of Emperor Napoleon in the early 19th century, the Mainz Staatstheater is among the city’s highlights. The theatre’s wide-ranging program offers something to appeal to every cultural taste. Operas, plays, concerts, ballet performances, children’s theatre as well as traditional antics during carnival time. The main hall seats 1,000 people, the smaller hall has 500 seats and the studio stage ‘Deck 3’ seats around 90 people. Anyone who would simply like to take in the views of the theatre can take a seat at one of the many cafes or restaurants in the immediate vicinity.
As the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the moveable type printing machine, Mainz is home to the Gutenberg-Museum. The museum of printing, books and the history of script occupies an area of 2,700 metres square, housing vast numbers of historical manuscripts, prints, graphical illustrations, printing presses and typesetting machines. Highlights include a copy of the famous Guttenberg bible, which can also be viewed here. Daily demonstrations are held in the Gutenberg-workshop, to give visitors an impression of how printing was done in Gutenberg’s time. Interested parties in small and larger groups can have a turn in the workshop and try their hands at the printing process.
Carnival and Mainz are inseparable, as visitors to the Mainz Carnival Museum will quickly come to realise. The carnival archive, which contains more than 22,000 exhibits, forms the basis of the museum, located in the Old Town. Vaulted sections represent distinct periods, including the present day, the period between the world wars, and the period leading up to the First World War. You can admire various costumes, uniforms, the minutes of meetings and all many of other things related to the carnival. Take part in an earlier Mardi Gras parade or televised parade. Various other special exhibitions are also on display.
The 60km long Rhine terrace runs between Mainz and Worms along the Rhine. On a hike through the Rhine Hesse vineyards, you can discover countless historic cities and villages! Alongside the walkway, there is a train line which makes it easy for you to travel back to your starting point. One of the stages will take you from Bodenheim, via Mainz-Laubenheim and on to the state capital itself. The Zöller Kreuz viewing point offers a particularly fantastic view across the entire area. Enjoy a day in the wine mountains and on the banks of the Rhine.
