Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Leipzig
Popular places to visit
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
Leipzig University
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
Maedler Passage
Wander through a glass-roofed arcade where high-end boutique shopping meets Leipzig’s literary and architectural heritage.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
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.
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: 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 Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Leipzig: Guided Tour of the Southern Cemetery
Our pick of the best Old Town Leipzig Hotel Deals
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
La chambre est tres bien, il manquait seulement une cafetiere
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
✅ Friendly, helpful staff ✅ Lovely, modern room ✅ Great location ✅ Clean and well-maintained
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Great hotel. Very nice area. Very close to the main train station, about 5 minute walk.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
elaya hotel leipzig city center
Leider waren die warmen Speisen fast kalt, sonst war alles prima
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Leipzig Marriott Hotel
Our room was clean, spacious and ideally quiet, even though for us Greeks the temperature felt a bit cold. Luckily, the staff patiently took this into consideration and resolved it promptly, so our heated room that we associate with coziness, making our stay ideal amidst the cold, merciless February. ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Capri by Fraser Leipzig
Wonderful hotel with spotless and spacious rooms. Nicely decorated, comfortable beds, and centrally located.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. 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
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 Maedler Passage.
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's New Town Hall.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Federal Administrative Court of Germany and Leipzig University Library, 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 Schumann-Haus, 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.
