Suedost Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Suedost
Popular places to visit
Monument of the Battle of the Nations
One of the largest war monuments in Europe commemorates one of the biggest battles with a striking memorial temple that dominates the skyline of Leipzig.
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: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)
Our pick of the best Suedost Hotel Deals
LEGERE EXPRESS Leipzig
"Booked an apartment room (executive studio) and hotel staff at first refused to admit this was the case as they did not understand the room type names. Allocated a standard room and told that was all that was available. Hotel management them the next day acknowledged their mistake but did not apologise ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Balance Hotel Leipzig Alte Messe
"Staff were extremely helpful and polite. Room was clean and good size. Lovely breakfast with a great choice. Would easily stay there again if visiting Leipzig."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Parkhotel Diani
"Having arrived at the hotel i found it to be very clean and nice surroundings the staff were very friendly and helpful in every way as I was a stranger in a strange place, the room was very nice and basic."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
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
Our guide on where to stay in Suedost
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.
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.
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.
