Old Town Bonn
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Popular places to visit
Beethoven House
Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.
University of Bonn
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Bonn, during your travels in Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Bonn Marketplace
Stroll around Bonn’s historic market square and admire magnificent rococo architecture or have a refreshing meal in a lively outdoor café.
Beethoven Monument
Check out a 19th-century bronze statue of Beethoven, one of the city’s favorite sons, when you stroll around the bustling city square of Münsterplatz.
Bonn Minster
See the sky-piercing spires and intriguing courtyard sculptures in one of Germany’s oldest churches, a Romanesque minor basilica in downtown Bonn.
Old Town Hall
Appreciate the elegant rococo design of this old civic building overlooking the city’s spacious marketplace square and find out about its famous former visitors.
Things to do
Bonn Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Private tour: Bonn Republic - Former government district
Top hotels in Old Town Bonn
Dorint Hotel Bonn
Good and clean
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Maritim Hotel Köln
good
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
It was clean and the staff were very helpful. The location was perfect and it had a great view to the Köln Dom.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Had a very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Front desk staff were pleasant and helpful. The lack of a ramp, or hotel staff to assist guests with entering the hotel was rather astonishing. I don’t remember staying in a group hotel ever before that had multiple steps to climb in order to reach the lobby. No room service, bar in lobby open for ...
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bonn
Zentrum
Noted for its historic sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn and Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn.
Suedstadt
Shopping, river views, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rheinsteig or Rhine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.
Beuel-Mitte
Check out the theaters while you're in Beuel-Mitte. Hop on the metro at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz Tram Stop and Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to see top sights like Rhine and Cultural Centre Brotfabrik.
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Koenig and Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn.
Kessenich
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Kessenich. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Rhineland Nature Park, and jump on the metro at Eduard-Otto-Str. Tram Stop or Pützstrasse Tram Stop to get around the city.
