Alt-West
Leipzig
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Popular places to visit
Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei
Once the biggest in continental Europe, this sprawling cotton factory now hosts artists who have made it one of the world’s most avant-garde contemporary art spaces.
Leipziger Auenwald
Explore the great outdoors at Leipziger Auenwald, a lovely green space in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
City Gallery Am Markt
You can browse the exhibits at City Gallery Am Markt, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Things to do
Leipzig: City Center Guided Walking Tour
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Leipzig: Exclusive BMW & MINI Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour
Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)
Top hotels in Alt-West
Hotel 3 Linden
Nice quite hotel, great for stay on trip to South Europe.
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Hotel Merseburger Hof
clean room, great staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Leipzig
Ich wählte dieses Hotel aus wegen der guten Bewertungen. Einzig die heiße Raumluft im Sommer störte einige der früheren Gäste. Das wird kein Problem sein im Oktober, dachte ich. Weit gefehlt. Zwei Mal bat ich das Personal an der Rezeption um Hilfe, um die Klimaanlage auf eine niedrigere Temperatur ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Stay KooooK Leipzig City – Online Check In
best hotel I have experienced
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
pentahotel Leipzig
The rooms were modern, spacious and cleaned to a high standard. The pool and sauna were also well maintained and clean. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Hotel is well-situated within walking distance of Leipzig city centre, making it ideal for a city break.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
H2 Hotel Leipzig
Nice. Near old town
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alt-West
Lindenau
Though Lindenau may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei and City Gallery Am Markt.
Plagwitz
The restaurants and riverfront make Plagwitz worth a stop. Make a stop by Schaubühne im Lindenfels, and jump on the metro at Karl-Heine-Merseburger Straße Tram Stop to get around the area.
Zentrum-Nordwest
While visiting Zentrum-Nordwest, you might make a stop by sights like Red Bull Arena and Arena Leipzig.
Zentrum-West
While Zentrum-West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bach Museum and Leipzig Market Square.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Federal Administrative Court of Germany and Leipzig University Library, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn.
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig's Old Town Hall or Leipzig Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
