Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Leipzig
Popular places to visit
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.
Leipzig Opera
Enjoy a show at Leipzig Opera, a theatre with a story to tell in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Bach Museum
Find out what inspired a musical genius in a museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the greatest classical music composers.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
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: Exclusive BMW & MINI Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour
Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Leipzig: Guided Tour of the Southern Cemetery
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Leipzig Hotel Deals
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
Clean and spacious room, comfy bed, and friendly people at check in. Plus, the breakfast is well worth the extra cost. Just a bit more than a block from the train station—perfect!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
Great location and wonderful rooms
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Clean hotel with friendly staff at a very convenient location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Leipzig Marriott Hotel
Great place. We always stay there when we visit family twice a year. Pool is great.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Room was clean, bathroom was nice. Bed was hard and uncomfortable
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Limehome Leipzig Oelßner's Hof
Staff, though not onsite, was reachable and very helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig's Old Town Hall or Leipzig Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
Zentrum-West
While Zentrum-West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bach Museum and Leipzig Market Square.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Leipzig University Library and Federal Administrative Court of Germany, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn.
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-Nord
Get to know Zentrum-Nord by checking out its shopping, historical sites and restaurants. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Leipzig Zoo or Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig during your time in the area.
