Old Town Bonn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Bonn
Popular places to visit
University of Bonn
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Bonn during your travels in Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
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.
Old City Hall Bonn
You can learn about the history of Bonn with a stop at Old City Hall Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
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.
Activities
RhineRiverBoatTour from Bonn to Königswinter with Live Guide
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Bonn: Former Government District Private Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Bonn Hotel Deals
Dorint Hotel Bonn
Dorint was in a great location. Room was very spacious and very clean. Housekeeping was great always Available for extra towels and extra duvet. Front staff were very nice and friendly. Breakfast we had one day was good but a bit expensive. The hotel was very close to transport 3-4 min walk and 4-5 ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
Clean room, kind staff.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Maritim Hotel Köln
The hotel is in an excellent location. Bedroom and bathroom were spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice, especially the varieties of delicious bread and the coffee. Housekeeping and reception staff were very good and hard working. However the WiFi was poor ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
The hotel is clean, the breakfast buffet is very good. A bit of a walk to the train station. Rooms are small but comfortable. Close to a major shopping centre and to the pedestrian street with lots of restaurants.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Rooms were spacious and clean. Very quiet, even though our room was opposite the lift. Coffee was superb, and free water too.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Wonderful location for attending the Anuga trade show. Breakfast was fantastic!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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 Rheinsteig or Rhine 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 Kennedy Bridge and Rhine.
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.
