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.
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.
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.
Things to do
RhineRiverBoatTour from Bonn to Königswinter with Live Guide
Bonn Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
Top hotels in Old Town Bonn
Dorint Hotel Bonn
We had a lovely family stay at the Dorint. The staff & in particular David Ahern at front desk was very helpful & courteous. The breakfast options were great, room quiet & cosy beds & location is excellent. We used the spa area which was a nice extra to have while staying there. The children enjoyed ...
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
Clean room, kind staff.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Maritim Hotel Köln
Absolutely loved it 👍
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Staff were friendly throughout stay. Good location.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Lovely staff, good location, nice sized rooms. Cool communal areas - perfect for a city break.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️great place to stay, clean, spacious, walking distance to everything we wanted to see, great breakfast, kind & accommodating staff highly recommend
Reviewed on Nov 4, 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.
Nordstadt
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nordstadt. Heerstraße and Old Town Hall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Bonn West U-Bahn or Propsthof North U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
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 Kennedy Bridge and Rhine.
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.
