Malmo Old Town Travel Guide
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Visit Malmo Old Town
Popular places to visit

Lilla Torg
Come to this 16th-century Old Town square to enjoy one of Malmo’s liveliest nightlife districts and watch free concerts.

Stortorget
Visit Malmo’s oldest public square to explore the city’s historical center and enjoy the free cultural events of the Malmo Festival.

Gustav Adolf Square
This 19th-century square is a place of historic architecture and cultural events, with Renaissance-style houses, Christmas markets and the Malmo Festival.

Malmö Castle
This 15th-century fortress is a former Danish stronghold and the home of museums dedicated to natural and cultural history.

Malmo Town Hall
Admire architectural styles from the 16th to 19th centuries, dine in style and listen to live music at the main building of Stortorget.

Kungsparken
The oldest park in Malmo is also known for its collection of exotic trees and for housing one of only four legal casinos in Sweden.
Top hotels in Malmo Old Town

Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

ProfilHotels Garden
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

CABINN Metro Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Scandic Copenhagen
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Malmo Old Town

Davidshall
Though Davidshall may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Malmo Opera House and Gustav Adolf Square.

Vastra Hamnen
Vastra Hamnen is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like HSB Turning Torso and Stapelbäddsparken Skatepark.

Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Malmo Town Hall and Stortorget while in the area.

Mollevangen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Mollevangen. You might want to make time for a stop at Mollevang Square or Folkets Park.

Innerstaden
You'll enjoy the sandy beaches and cafes in Innerstaden. You might want to make time for a stop at Pildammsparken or Kronprinsen.

Sodervarn
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Sodervarn. You might consider stopping by Södra Förstadsgatan while you're exploring the neighbourhood.