Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A grand interior with ornate columns, a high ceiling with floral patterns, and large windows.
An ornate interior with a domed ceiling, large windows, and classical architecture.
A modern building with a spire and a statue of a figure.
A large, illuminated building with a symmetrical facade and a central circular feature, reflecting in a calm body of water.
A fountain in a square with buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Old Town Leipzig attractions

A modern building with a glass facade and a unique triangular tower.

Leipzig University

8.6/10 (557 reviews)
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
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Activities

Modern : huge projections on the go with a mobile projector

Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!

NZ$30
per adult
Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

NZ$30
per adult
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig: City Center Guided Walking Tour

Leipzig: City Center Guided Walking Tour

NZ$28
per adult
Leipzig: City Center Guided Walking Tour
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Leipzig Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$14
per adult
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Leipzig: Exclusive BMW & MINI Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Leipzig: Exclusive BMW & MINI Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$18
per traveller
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Leipzig Hotel Deals

Capri by Fraser Leipzig

Capri by Fraser Leipzig

4 out of 5
Brühl 76 Leipzig SN
The price is NZ$172 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$172
per night
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Capri by Fraser Leipzig
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper

Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper

Goethestrasse 9 Leipzig Saxony
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$133 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$133
per night
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Leipzig Zoo and Red Bull Arena are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
"Good location excellent staff,"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig

Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig

Brühl 50 Leipzig
The price is NZ$190 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$190
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (810 reviews)
"Very easy to get to from the main train station which in itself has a whole host of shops under the station itself. Well worth a look.. as for the hotel great place to base yourself . The hotel has a small pool, sauna and small gym all very useful to me Oh in the room I had it had a dishwasher, washing ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Sunday Hotel Leipzig

Sunday Hotel Leipzig

4 out of 5
Goethestr. 11 Leipzig Saxony
The price is NZ$152 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$152
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Sunday Hotel Leipzig
elaya hotel leipzig city center

elaya hotel leipzig city center

Hainstraße 21 Leipzig
The price is NZ$118 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$118
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"Great stay, just wish you could by a beer"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

elaya hotel leipzig city center
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof

Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof

Salzgaesschen 6 Leipzig SN
The price is NZ$316 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$316
per night
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Leipzig

Find the best Old Town Leipzig areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a prominent spire and a large glass facade.

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.

A historic building with a clock tower, a fountain, and a well-lit plaza with trees and shops.

Mitte

Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig's Old Town Hall or Leipzig Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.

A church with a tall spire, surrounded by trees and a flower bed.

Ost

Get to know Ost and its many features like its bars and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Sachsen Therme and Paunsdorf Center, and you can jump on the metro at Theodor-Heuss-Straße Tram Stop or Leipzig-Heiterblick S-Bahn to get around the city.

A spacious train station with ornate architecture, large windows, and a clock.
Photo by Peter Dargatz
Open Photo by Peter Dargatz

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.

A city square with a fountain, modern buildings, and a historic clock tower.

Zentrum-Südost

Zentrum-Südost is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Leipzig Botanical Garden 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.

Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide

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