Mitte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mitte
Popular places to visit
Leipzig Zoo
Meet some of the planet’s most fascinating creatures, from monkeys to big cats, in this expansive city-center zoo.
Red Bull Arena
Catch an event at Red Bull Arena during your trip to Leipzig. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Leipzig University
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig during your stay in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Augustusplatz
Note the medley of architectural styles in this grand 18th-century square, which is surrounded by some of the city’s most acclaimed cultural institutions.
Activities
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig: Riverside Forest Tour on the Pleiße
Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)
Our pick of the best Mitte Hotel Deals
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 June 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 June 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 June 2026
pentahotel Leipzig
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
"Perfect location Good enough amenities Staff very helpful Simple but very comfortable stay"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Staycity Leipzig City Centre
"This was a very surprising stay for me, I was not aware of the rooftop bar with a view onto the Leipzig University and other main buildings. Very close to the centre. Staff were very helpful and switched between German and English when my language skills fell short. Very accommodating and the rooms ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Mitte
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.
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.
Süd
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Süd. Agra-Park 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.
