Old Town Leipzig
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Popular places to visit
Leipzig University
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
Bach Museum
Find out what inspired a musical genius in a museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the greatest classical music composers.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
Leipzig's New Town Hall
After visiting Leipzig's New Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Augustusplatz
Note the medley of architectural styles in this grand 18th-century square, which is surrounded by some of the city’s most acclaimed cultural institutions.
Things to do
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
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
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Leipzig
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
Great service, super clean, i died (on my sleep) about bed comfort. Super centric location.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Leipzig Marriott Hotel
Great place. We always stay there when we visit family twice a year. Pool is great.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Royal International
The room was nice and large. It needs updating as in carpet. It was clean. The hotel is located close to shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
Clean, well located, great breakfast, spacious room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Room was clean, bathroom was nice. Bed was hard and uncomfortable
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Clean hotel with friendly staff at a very convenient location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig
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.
Zentrum
Travellers choose Zentrum for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop and check out top sights like Leipzig's Old Town Hall.
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.
Zentrum-Ost
Discover Zentrum-Ost, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Ost include Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig and Sommersaal, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Coppiplatz Tram Stop.
Zentrum-Nord
Get to know Zentrum-Nord by checking out its shopping, historical sites and restaurants. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Leipzig Zoo or Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig during your time in the area.
