Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
Maedler Passage
Wander through a glass-roofed arcade where high-end boutique shopping meets Leipzig’s literary and architectural heritage.
Activities
Leipzig: Riverside Forest Tour on the Pleiße
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!
Our pick of the best Old Town Leipzig Hotel Deals
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
"Great stay very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
"Property was in a great location. Room was quiet. The bed was a bit old and we changed rooms as the shower didn’t work properly. Otherwise all was fine and great cocktails happy hours."
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Capri by Fraser Leipzig
"The hotel is located in minutes to the train station and major attractions. There is a supermarket next door. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
elaya hotel leipzig city center
"Great location near central market, Thomaskirche, Nikolaikirche, lots of bars/restaurants/cafes everywhere. Even shopping, if you must waste your vacation on that. Very good German breakfast buffet, with Brötchen, cheese and sandwich meats, as well as North American staples. AC had a little trouble ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Limehome Leipzig Oelßner's Hof
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Leipzig
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.
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig Zoo or Maedler Passage while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
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-Südost
Zentrum-Südost is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Museum für Angewandte Kunst and Grassi Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at German National Library Tram Stop or Leipzig MDR S-Bahn to get around.
Süd
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Süd. Leipzig Panometer is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Leipzig Connewitz S-Bahn or Kurt-Eisner-/Arthur-Hoffmann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
