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.
University of Bonn
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Bonn during your travels in Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Bonn: Former Government District Private Tour
Bonn Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer
Our pick of the best Old Town Bonn Hotel Deals
Dorint Hotel Bonn
Great hotel. Staff very helpful. Ideal place to stay for exploring Bonn and surrounding area. Would highly recommend. Amenities great.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
The room was clean and fresh, very modern room and a great king size bed, staff were helpful and the breakfast was good
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Maritim Hotel Köln
Great location, staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
All the usual amenities that premier offer.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Great position for exploring city. Everything was really clean and easy
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Pullman Cologne
Early check-in, clean room, free drinks in the mini bar, hotel in a very good location
Reviewed on 28 Nov 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.
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.
Kessenich
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Kessenich. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Rhineland Nature Park, and jump on the metro at Eduard-Otto-Str. Tram Stop or Pützstrasse Tram Stop to get around the city.
