Heidelberg City Centre

Heidelberg

Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg City Centre
Karl Theodor Bridge featuring a river or creek, a bridge and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Heidelberg Castle which includes heritage architecture, a small town or village and tranquil scenes

Heidelberg Castle

This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.

Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg

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.

Marktplatz
University of Heidelberg Old Campus

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.

University of Heidelberg Old Campus
Heidelberg Church of the Holy Spirit showing a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and a fountain

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.

Church of the Holy Spirit
Heidelberg University Library

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 University Library
Heidelberg which includes interior views and outdoor art

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.

Heidelberg Student Jail

Things to do

Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

HK$129
per adult
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
With the executioner's wife through Heidelberg's alleys

With the executioner's wife through Heidelberg's alleys

HK$86
per adult
With the executioner's wife through Heidelberg's alleys
Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys

Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys

HK$147
per adult
Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys
Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights

Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights

HK$129
per adult
Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights
Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar

Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar

HK$544
per adult
Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
Heidelberg Guided Tour

Heidelberg Guided Tour

HK$212
per adult
Heidelberg Guided Tour
See all activities in Heidelberg

Top hotels in Heidelberg City Centre

Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

Hauptstraße 178, Heidelberg, BW
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
"The beds are extremely comfortable. The Wi-Fi and tv are sub-par, but we didn't stay at the beautiful and historical Ritter for the tv. The location, views, staff, breakfast, and surrounding dinner options are outstanding."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Get rates
Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

Sofienstraße 6, Heidelberg, BW
The price is HK$1,043 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
HK$1,043
HK$1,116 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
"They needed to have their restaurant open"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

5 out of 5
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 1, Heidelberg, BW
The price is HK$2,539 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
HK$2,539
HK$2,717 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (357 reviews)
"The best hotel in this city"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

3.5 out of 5
Neckarstaden 66, Heidelberg, BW
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (883 reviews)
"This is an absolutely amazing property. Best location with awesome staff. Mr. Wörsinger was always helpful and enthusiastic to tell us about the area and places to visit."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Get rates
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
Hotel Heidelberger Hof

Hotel Heidelberger Hof

4 out of 5
Plöck 1, Heidelberg
The price is HK$828 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$828
HK$1,205 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (587 reviews)
"My room was simplistic yet practical and functional. It has everything I needed, except for a kettle, which I was able to get one at the front desk. Staff were helpful. Location is top notch. The best part of my stay here was the breakfast buffet. I had the chance to try out many different types ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hotel Heidelberger Hof
Hotel Villa Marstall

Hotel Villa Marstall

Lauerstr. 1, Heidelberg
The price is HK$1,307 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
HK$1,307
HK$1,398 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (294 reviews)
Beautiful room and great service
"We had a wonderful experience with a great, friendly and supportive check in and awesome rooms. Location is in the old town center. Parking is in a parking garage."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Villa Marstall
See all 1,302 properties in Heidelberg City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Heidelberg City Centre

Default Image

Neuenheim

5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Neuenheim include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Neckarwiese or Philosophenweg while you're exploring the area.

Neuenheim
Default Image

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.

Weststadt
Heidelberg which includes food

Bergheim

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Bergheim
Default Image

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.

Handschuhsheim
Default Image

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.

Südstadt
Default Image

Bahnstadt

3/5(1 area review)

Though Bahnstadt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Heidelberg Zoo and Neckarwiese.

Bahnstadt

Heidelberg City Centre