Südwest Travel Guide
Leipzig
Visit Südwest
Popular places to visit
Belantis Amusement Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Belantis Amusement Park as part of your trip to Südwest. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Nacktbadestrand Cospudener See Nordstrand
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nacktbadestrand Cospudener See Nordstrand during your trip to Leipzig? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Dog Beach Cospudener Lake
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dog Beach Cospudener Lake during your trip to Leipzig? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Schaubühne im Lindenfels
Get tickets for a show at Schaubühne im Lindenfels, a theatre with a story to tell in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
beach near Hartmannsdorf-Knautnaundorf
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Hartmannsdorf-Knautnaundorf during your trip to Leipzig? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
beach near Aqua Plantscha
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Aqua Plantscha during your trip to Leipzig? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Top hotels in Südwest
acora Leipzig Living the City
"Nothing to mention."
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
McDreams Hotel Leipzig-City
"El cuarto estuvo super bien. Lo único malo es que no tiene aire acondicionado pero ellos te dejan un ventilator y eso ayuda mucho. Además las ventanas se abren completamente y puedes abrirlar si prefieres. No hay receptionists por lo tanto nadie te ayudará, solo debes comprender el sistema y funcionara ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Best Western Hotel Windorf
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leipzig
"Very weird hotel. Asked for a twin room, got one big bed with 2 duvets - apparently that is a twin room . Bathroom is open to the elements to your room mate can see you shower - there is no privacy at all. Whoever decided that the shower needed to have you on display to all made a very bad decision. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
H2 Hotel Leipzig
"Lovely hotel. Staff are so welcoming and helpful and the rooms are a good size with comfy bed and excellent amenities. Breakfast was also excellent and when you consider that this is included in your room rate it’s whole place becomes quite remarkable value for money"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Travel24 Hotel
"Quirky hotel - very modern design with lime green everywhere. Room was shall we say different. Shower right next to the bed and full glass so might be a bit awkward depending on who you are sharing the room with. Also had a bath the shape of a stiletto shoe (lime green of course and lit up at night). ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Südwest
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.
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig Zoo or Maedler Passage while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
Old Town Leipzig
Museums, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Old Town Leipzig. 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-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-Südost
Zentrum-Südost is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grassi Museum and Mendelssohn Haus are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at German National Library Tram Stop or Leipzig MDR S-Bahn to get around.
