Old Town Leipzig
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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.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
Leipzig's New Town Hall
After visiting Leipzig's New Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Things to do
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Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Old Town Leipzig Hotel Deals
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
Great service, super clean, i died (on my sleep) about bed comfort. Super centric location.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Leipzig Marriott Hotel
Our room was clean, spacious and ideally quiet, even though for us Greeks the temperature felt a bit cold. Luckily, the staff patiently took this into consideration and resolved it promptly, so our heated room that we associate with coziness, making our stay ideal amidst the cold, merciless February. ...
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
Clean, well located, great breakfast, spacious room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Room was clean, bathroom was nice. Bed was hard and uncomfortable
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Room was excellent. Large with everything required. Staff efficient and courteous. Bed comfortable. On issue staff came in before 9 to clean the bedroom. Opened door but shut quickly when realised we were in bed still.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Hotel Royal International
The room was nice and large. It needs updating as in carpet. It was clean. The hotel is located close to shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig
Mitte
Museums, historic sites, and theaters 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.
Zentrum
Consider a visit to Leipzig Market Square and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Zentrum. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop.
Zentrum-West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zentrum-West and surrounding area, you can visit Bach Museum and Leipzig's New Town Hall.
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.
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-Nord
Shopping, historic sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Zentrum-Nord. You might stop by Leipzig Zoo or Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig while you're in the area.
