Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide
Leipzig
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Popular places to visit
St. Thomas Church
St. Thomas Church is just one of the places to see in Leipzig, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
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.
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
St. Nicholas Church is just one of the places to see in Leipzig, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Maedler Passage
During your trip to Leipzig, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Maedler Passage. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Top hotels in Old Town Leipzig
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
"Breakfast was good"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
"Stuff was not helpful The room was clean"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
elaya hotel leipzig city center
"Obstsalat sehr lecker aus frischem Obst, Angebot am Frühstück ok, Käseauswahl könnte etwas besser sein. + jederzeit warme Getränke"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
"La chambre est tres bien, il manquait seulement une cafetiere"
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Capri by Fraser Leipzig
"The don’t clean rooms daily and forgot to clean my room even on the one allocated day of the 4 night stay that they said they would. That said the rooms are quite nice and spacious with nice aesthetics"
Reviewed on 22 May 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 Federal Administrative Court of Germany and Leipzig University Library, 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.
