Alt-West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei
Once the biggest in continental Europe, this sprawling cotton factory now hosts artists who have made it one of the world’s most avant-garde contemporary art spaces.
Leipziger Auenwald
Explore the great outdoors at Leipziger Auenwald, a lovely green space in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
City Gallery Am Markt
You can browse the exhibits at City Gallery Am Markt, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Activities
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig: Riverside Forest Tour on the Pleiße
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Leipzig: Guided Motorboat Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Alt-West Hotel Deals
astral Inn Hotel Leipzig
"The parking was good and they were able to check us in early which was very helpful"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel 3 Linden
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leipzig
"Really good experience and will stay here again"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
H2 Hotel Leipzig
"Great hotel in a good location within easy walking distance of the historic centre. The bedroom was very comfortable and well equipped - perhaps a chair would have made it perfect. Breakfast was superb, including the best scrambled eggs I have ever had. The staff were very friendly and helpful and ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
H+ Hotel Leipzig-Halle
"Friendly staff and clean room."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Campanile Leipzig Halle Airport
"We liked the hotel, it is handy for the airport and easy train into the city in 15 minutes. The only negative to note was how slow they were to replenish breakfast items that were empty. We had multiple items missing on both mornings."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Alt-West
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.
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.
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.
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.
Süd
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Süd. Leipzig Panometer is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Leipzig Connewitz S-Bahn or Kurt-Eisner-/Arthur-Hoffmann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
