Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg City Centre
Popular places to visit
Heidelberg Castle
This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.
Marktplatz
Go for a stroll and view the pretty heritage streetscape around Heidelberg’s traditional market square, which is anchored by an impressive Gothic church.
University of Heidelberg Old Campus
With some of the city’s most historically and architecturally interesting sites, Germany’s oldest university forms the beating heart of the Heidelberg Altstadt.
Church of the Holy Spirit
Enjoy superb views of Heidelberg’s Old Town from the tower of this 14th-century church, which took nearly 150 years to build.
Heidelberg University Library
Whether you come to study, read or simply take a walk around an impressive building, the principal library of the University of Heidelberg is a fascinating place to visit.
Brass Monkey
Legend says this statue serves as a reminder to those crossing the river that they are no better than the person coming from the opposite side.
Things to do
Heidelberg: Riverboat Tour to Neckarsteinach with Drinks
Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights
Private boat trip with captain in Heidelberg exclusive and stylish!
Top hotels in Heidelberg City Centre
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
"Car park is difficult to use and the hotel has quirks that they are supposed to tell you about on arrival but they didn’t. One quirk is that you have to hang a special sign on your door or they do not clean the room - ok if they let you know. Generally good location."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
"Very clean and historic hotel in a great location to all the sites and attractions in the area. Very helpful English speaking staff. Parking is challenging if serving by car. Various underground car parks are tricky to find and not always available for the hotel discounted rate."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
"It is a beautiful historic hotel. Staff are very friendly."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Hotel Heidelberger Hof
"overbooked they set up another hotel next door it was great except it had no elevators and our luggage was heavy."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Hotel & Restaurant Hackteufel
"We had the top room. Charming and very large room but slanted ceiling, you had to be careful. Nice view of castle from room. Great location for walking around old town and to the castle. The hotel restaurant was excellent. It was recommended by a local resident. We ate all our meals there and had ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
"A fantastic historic place to stay right in the center of town. The hotel is full of nice wood carving, panneling, paintings and other cool things. Our room looked out on the cathedral, which was really neat. Beds were comfortable, staff kind and helpful, would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Heidelberg City Centre
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park and Schatzkammer.
Bergheim
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bergheim. If sightseeing is on the list, Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Heidelberg (West) Central Station Tram Stop or Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Neuenheim
Unique features of Neuenheim include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Neckarwiese or Karl Theodor Bridge while you're exploring the area.
Kirchheim
Visitors to Kirchheim enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Roadside Theater is worth a stop.
Rohrbach
When in Rohrbach, you can plan a visit to Heidelberg University Library and Neckarwiese, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
