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.
Heidelberg Student Jail
Heidelberg’s 500-year-old university has seen numerous troublemakers. Take a tour of the cells used to imprison carousing students for minor offenses.
Things to do
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
With the executioner's wife through Heidelberg's alleys
Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys
Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights
Heidelberg: night watchman tour through the old town
Heidelberg: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Top hotels in Heidelberg City Centre
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
Good location, clean room and comfortable bed
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
Hotel is so charming! Our room was spacious and we enjoyed the passion common areas.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
Very fine traditional hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Hotel Heidelberger Hof
everything was fine
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Hotel Villa Marstall
Spacious and comfortable room, nice location, easy to walk to shopping and dining.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Amazing service and the .The location is amazing! Right in the old town area. Super amazing historic hotel.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Heidelberg City Centre
Neuenheim
Unique features of Neuenheim include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Neckarwiese or Philosophenweg while you're exploring the area.
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, Körperwelten Museum 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.
Handschuhsheim
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Handschuhsheim. You might want to make time for a stop at Thingstätte or Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park.
Südstadt
While Südstadt may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Neckarwiese and Heidelberg University Library.
Bahnstadt
Though Bahnstadt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Heidelberg Zoo and Neckarwiese.
