Old Town Leipzig
Leipzig
Visit Old Town Leipzig
Popular places to visit
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
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. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Leipzig: Riverside Forest Tour on the Pleiße
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)
Leipzig: Exclusive BMW & MINI Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Leipzig
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
✅ Friendly, helpful staff ✅ Lovely, modern room ✅ Great location ✅ Clean and well-maintained
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
La chambre est tres bien, il manquait seulement une cafetiere
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Very well designed room. Great parking. Everything clean. Thank you!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
elaya hotel leipzig city center
Clean and comfortable room! Bed was comfy and it wasn’t noisy at all outside. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Thank you very much.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Capri by Fraser Leipzig
Excellent value for money and spacious rooms
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
Great location. Beautiful spaces.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig
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
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.
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 Bach Museum and Arena Leipzig.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Leipzig University Library and Federal Administrative Court of Germany, 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
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.
