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.
Maedler Passage
Wander through a glass-roofed arcade where high-end boutique shopping meets Leipzig’s literary and architectural heritage.
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.
Things to do
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Combo Tour in Leipzig: Guided City Tour & City Sightseeing
Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat
Leipzig: Exclusive BMW & MINI Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour
Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!
Top hotels in Old Town Leipzig
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
✅ Friendly, helpful staff ✅ Lovely, modern room ✅ Great location ✅ Clean and well-maintained
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
La chambre est tres bien, il manquait seulement une cafetiere
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Very well designed room. Great parking. Everything clean. Thank you!
Reviewed on Apr 23, 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 Apr 11, 2026
Capri by Fraser Leipzig
Excellent value for money and spacious rooms
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
Great location. Beautiful spaces.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig
Mitte
Museums, historic sites, and theaters 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
Consider a visit to Leipzig's Old Town Hall 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 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
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.
