Mitte
Hannover
Popular places to visit
Hannover Zoo
Watch animal feedings, see exciting shows and dine beside a rhino enclosure in one of Germany’s oldest and most fun zoos.
Swiss Life Hall
A wide range of musicals, concerts and trade shows are held in this indoor arena in central Hannover, a venue praised for its acoustics.
Hannover Congress Centrum
After visiting Hannover Congress Centrum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hannover. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment venues.
Schuetzenplatz
Mingle with locals in this sprawling square, a popular venue for colorful, delicious and fun community festivals, shows and concerts.
New Town Hall
Study town models and ride the sloping elevator to the inside of a turquoise dome for an excellent vista of Hannover.
Opera House
Tour one of the most extravagant historic buildings in Hannover and watch a musical during your visit to this classic German city.
Things to do
Guided tour of the New Town Hall in Hanover
Hannover on the trail of the personal union
Tracking crime - when the city holds its breath
On the trail of crime - Hannover's Crime Tour
Top hotels in Mitte
YORS Hotel Hannover
"Clean and spacious room. Only started for one night and it was perfect. Staff at check in and check out were very pleasant"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Premier Inn Hannover City Centre
"Great modern hotel near the central train station"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Grand Palace Hotel Hannover
"The hotel has some nice charm. The large room was great and the TV had many channels in English. The breakfast was very good with excellent croissants in particular. The front staff were very helpful. I enjoyed my stay although I would have preferred to have a room away from the train lines as it ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof
"The staff were superb and the choices are breakfast were outstanding"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
YORS Boutique Hotel
"Nope..very disappointed"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Premier Inn Hannover City University
Other neighbourhoods around Mitte
Calenberger Neustadt
While you're in Calenberger Neustadt, take in top sights like Schuetzenplatz and jump on the metro at Waterloo U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Linden-Limmer
Discover Linden-Limmer, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Linden-Limmer include Kulturzentrum Faust and Theater am Kuchengarten, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Hannover Linden/Fischerhof Station.
Oststadt
Oststadt is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Pavillon and Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sedanstrasse-Lister Meile U-Bahn or Central U-Bahn to get around.
Suedstadt
Suedstadt is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Geibelstrasse U-Bahn or Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn to explore sights like Maschsee.
Südstadt-Bult
Noted for its museums and bars, there's plenty to explore in Südstadt-Bult. Top attractions like Maschsee and Lower Saxony State Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn or Geibelstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Zoo
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Zoo. You might want to make time for a stop at Eilenriede or Hannover Zoo.
