Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide
Leipzig
Visit Old Town Leipzig
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.
Leipzig Opera
Enjoy a show at Leipzig Opera, a theatre with a story to tell in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Town Leipzig
Leipzig Marriott Hotel
Water at the pool was very cold every one was hanging out in jacuzzi, where water was a little wormer than in the pool.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Convenient location clean facility and the room had everything I needed for the stay
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
TOWNHOUSE Leipzig
Delicious breakfast options.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Clean hotel with friendly staff at a very convenient location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
elaya hotel leipzig city center
Property was just as described. Various food options nearby and conveniently within walking distance. Transportation was close by.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Seaside Park Hotel Leipzig
Great location! Excellent breakfast, clean room.
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
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's New Town Hall.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Federal Administrative Court of Germany and Gallery for Contemporary Art Leipzig, 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.
