Old Town Bonn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Bonn
Popular places to visit
Beethoven House
Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.
Beethoven Monument
Check out a 19th-century bronze statue of Beethoven, one of the city’s favorite sons, when you stroll around the bustling city square of Münsterplatz.
Bonn Marketplace
Stroll around Bonn’s historic market square and admire magnificent rococo architecture or have a refreshing meal in a lively outdoor café.
Bonn Minster
See the sky-piercing spires and intriguing courtyard sculptures in one of Germany’s oldest churches, a Romanesque minor basilica in downtown Bonn.
Old Town Hall
Appreciate the elegant rococo design of this old civic building overlooking the city’s spacious marketplace square and find out about its famous former visitors.
Activities
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Our pick of the best Old Town Bonn Hotel Deals
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
Don't recommend. First you have to check in BEFORE you can park in the garage. Which means first I had look for street parking, then walk to the Hotel. It may not sound like that big a deal, but the Hotel is located next to a concert hall. So good luck finding street parking. Next they never cleaned ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Dorint Hotel Bonn
Good stay
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
B&B Hotel Bonn-City
Parkgebühren waren echte Abzocke weil gegenüber ein sehr kostengünstiger Parkplatz zur Verfügung gestanden hat.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Maritim Hotel Köln
The hotel is superbly placed near the centre of the old town with its own walkway ( over the busy roads ) to the banks of the Rhine . We were very impressed by the grandeur of the interior and tge room was very spacious and comfortable . Unfortunately tge pool was extremely small ( more of a plunge ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Pullman Cologne
Checked in the first night and room given was not cleaned. Was left dirty from previous resident. Was offered a minor upgrade though
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Novotel Köln City
Great place for last minute stay
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bonn
Zentrum
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn and Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn.
Nordstadt
Get to know Nordstadt and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Heerstraße and Old Town Hall, and you can jump on the metro at Bonn West U-Bahn or Propsthof North U-Bahn to get around the city.
Suedstadt
Shopping, river views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rhine or Rheinsteig while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.
Beuel-Mitte
Check out the theatres while you're in Beuel-Mitte. Hop on the metro at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz Tram Stop and Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to see top sights like Rhine and Cultural Centre Brotfabrik.
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Koenig and Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn.
