Old Town Bonn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Bonn
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.
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.
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.
Opera Bonn
Take your seat in this magnificent modernist venue and see one of Bonn’s latest operatic productions, as well as musicals, recitals, dance and theater shows.
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.
Activities
Private tour: Bonn Republic - Former government district
Bonn: Former Government District Private Tour
Bonn Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Our pick of the best Old Town Bonn Hotel Deals
Dorint Hotel Bonn
Good and clean
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
Staff was nice.Loved the cute little rooms we had.Most of the attractions we wanted to see was nearby.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
ACHAT Sternhotel Bonn
Alles gut
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Belmont Classic
Graet.
Reviewed on 13 June 2025
Maritim Hotel Köln
My 4th stay there and not the last! Super staff, great location and amenities, amazing breakfast!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Novotel Köln City
Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and well staffed, meaning items were refilled quickly and efficiently. Location was perfect for us as a family - we came for the Christmas markets and the train car taking you around the four main ones was a few minute walk!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bonn
Zentrum
Noted for its historical 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
Get to know Nordstadt and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Old Town Hall and August Macke House, and you can jump on the metro at Bonn West U-Bahn or Propsthof North U-Bahn to get around the city.
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 theatres 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 Rhine and Cultural Centre Brotfabrik.
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Koenig and Schumannhaus.
