Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide
Leipzig
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Popular places to visit
St. Thomas Church
You can find out about the history of Leipzig with a trip to St. Thomas Church. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Leipzig University
Enjoy the student vibe at Leipzig University as part of your travels around Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Leipzig Opera
Enjoy a show at Leipzig Opera, a theatre with a story to tell in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Bach Museum
You can study the exhibits at Bach Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
St. Nicholas Church
You can find out about the history of Leipzig with a stop at St. Nicholas Church. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Augustusplatz
Find out about the history of Leipzig when you take a trip to Augustusplatz. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Old Town Leipzig
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
elaya hotel leipzig city center
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Leipzig Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres 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
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 St. Nicholas Church.
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 St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum.
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.
- St. Thomas Church
- Leipzig University
- Leipzig Opera
- Bach Museum
- Leipzig's Old Town Hall
- Augustusplatz
- Leipzig's New Town Hall
- Stasi Museum
- Naschmarkt
- Monument to Peaceful Revolution
- Panorama Restaurant
- Barfußgäßchen
- City-Hochhaus
- Stasi Bunker
- Alte Borse
- Leipzig City History Museum - Neubau
- Romanus Haus
- Museum Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum
- Runde Ecke Memorial Museum
- Stadtisches Kaufhaus
- Goethe Memorial
- Leipzig Museum of City History
- Richard-Wagner-Museum
- Kroch-Haus