Heidelberg City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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 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.
Activities
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
Heidelberg: Breakfast boat cruise
Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys
Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights
Heidelberg Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure
Our pick of the best Heidelberg City Centre Hotel Deals
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
View from presidential suite was amazing!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
Everything stood out. From the wonderful staff to the beautiful surroundings! I could live here! I want to make special mention of the superb service, speed, professionalism of Sebastian at the front desk and Ramon and Robin at the bar. They made our stay all the more enjoyable.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
Very friendly staff who had great English. Nice room. Best location in Altstadt next to Monkey Bridge and gate. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel Villa Marstall
Hospitality at its finest the staff are friendly and very helpful. The location is perfect and the rooms are warm and cozy definitely will return
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Friendly staff at check in and very clean rooms! Good breakfast for additional charge- coffee was not so good! 😊 When we asked for extra pillows we were surprised with size! We were very happy! We would stay again in the future as it’s located in old Heidelberg and has such interesting history and ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Heidelberger Hof
everything was fine
Reviewed on 2 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 Heidelberg University Library and Heidelberg Student Jail.
Bahnstadt
Though Bahnstadt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Heidelberg Zoo and Neckarwiese.
Heidelberg City Centre Travel Guide
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