Zentrum Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zentrum
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.
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.
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.
Leipzig's New Town Hall
After visiting Leipzig's New Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Maedler Passage
Wander through a glass-roofed arcade where high-end boutique shopping meets Leipzig’s literary and architectural heritage.
Activities
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!
Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Zentrum Hotel Deals
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
"Excellent facilities, unlike uk premier inns there was a bar and breakfast room in the hotel"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
elaya hotel leipzig city center
"Perfect location for exploring the city. Wonderful staff. Coffee machine was a delight."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
"Have a little kitchen and washer is very nice touch. We stayed 7 nights. It’s conveniently located. We are a group of nearly 30 people. Everyone likes our hotel."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
"La chambre est tres bien, il manquait seulement une cafetiere"
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Capri by Fraser Leipzig
"Very nicely appointed bright room. Great kitchenette set-up w hi-end appliance feel. Very upbeat interior design. Airy, modern feel. Really enjoyed the stay. Breakfast was good value, but would have liked more fresh fruit and less runny scrambled eggs. All round though excellent stay."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Seaside Park Hotel Leipzig
"Near train station and many eateries. Could hear neighbor through the walls. They let animals stay in the rooms which is fine unless you don’t have one. Prefer to stay in rooms where the dogs aren’t allowed."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Zentrum
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.
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.
