Alt-West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Alt-West
Popular places to visit
Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei
Once the biggest in continental Europe, this sprawling cotton factory now hosts artists who have made it one of the world’s most avant-garde contemporary art spaces.
Leipziger Auenwald
Explore the great outdoors at Leipziger Auenwald, a lovely green space in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
City Gallery Am Markt
You can browse the exhibits at City Gallery Am Markt, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Activities
Leipzig: Riverside Forest Tour on the Pleiße
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Alt-West Hotel Deals
astral Inn Hotel Leipzig
Seminaris Hotel Leipzig
"nice"
Reviewed on 11 June 2025
acora Leipzig Living the City
"Nothing to mention."
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
H2 Hotel Leipzig
"I like that the rooms are cleaned every 3 days, there should be more tea at the breakfast."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Campanile Leipzig Halle Airport
"We always say at the hotel close to the airport for early flight"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
pentahotel Leipzig
"Very well equipped hotel. Comfortable with lots of amenities and a laid back vibe"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alt-West
Plagwitz
The restaurants and riverfront make Plagwitz worth a stop. Make a stop by Schaubühne im Lindenfels, and jump on the metro at Karl-Heine-Merseburger Straße Tram Stop to get around the area.
Zentrum-Nordwest
While visiting Zentrum-Nordwest, you might make a stop by sights like Red Bull Arena and Arena Leipzig.
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 Leipzig Zoo and Bach Museum.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Federal Administrative Court of Germany and Leipzig University Library, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn.
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Maedler Passage or Leipzig's Old Town Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
