Zentrum Travel Guide
Bonn
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Popular places to visit
Beethoven House
Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.
Beethoven Monument
Check out a 19th-century bronze statue of Beethoven, one of the city’s favorite sons, when you stroll around the bustling city square of Münsterplatz.
Opera Bonn
Take your seat in this magnificent modernist venue and see one of Bonn’s latest operatic productions, as well as musicals, recitals, dance and theater shows.
Bonn Marketplace
Stroll around Bonn’s historic market square and admire magnificent rococo architecture or have a refreshing meal in a lively outdoor café.
Bonn Minster
See the sky-piercing spires and intriguing courtyard sculptures in one of Germany’s oldest churches, a Romanesque minor basilica in downtown Bonn.
Electoral Palace
Admire the superb symmetry of this former residential palace, an architectural treasure in Bonn’s historic center that is now part of a university campus.
Things to do
From Bonn: Rhine River to Linz Sightseeing Boat Tour
Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Bonn Old Town: Street Art and Graffiti Tour
Bonn Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Top hotels in Zentrum
Dorint Hotel Bonn
"Room and hotel were lovely but coffee tray, which I use daily, was not refilled fully. For some reason the front desk gentlemen could not give out more than 2 creamer packets at a time, including claiming that they couldn't find any (?) Perhaps better coordination with housekeeping supply staff might ..."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
"Room was clean, but air conditioning is not that great. Breakfast was very good and staff kept replenishing food. There is parking on site, but it was full, so I was directed to park at a nearby garage (3 min walk) which ended up being cheaper than the hotel parking lot."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
IntercityHotel Bonn
"The only complaint is that there was no room service for the two day stay."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
ACHAT Sternhotel Bonn
Maritim Hotel Köln
"The room was beautiful and very clean and the staff was amazing."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Apart from the room size (too small for my expectations) and the mild A/C output (pretty similar to other Germany hotels) everything else worked as expected. Will recommend for budget conscious travellers."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Zentrum
Bad Godesberg
Bad Godesberg is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bad Godesberg U-Bahn or Plittersdorfer Strasse U-Bahn to explore sights like Godesburg.
Stadtbezirk Bonn
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirk Bonn, check out sights like House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany or World Conference Center Bonn and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bonn Hindenburgplatz Tram Stop or Bergstrasse Tram Stop.
Gronau
You might enjoy the museums while in Gronau. Bundeskunsthalle is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Ollenhauerstrasse U-Bahn or Heussallee-Museumsmeile U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Beuel
Beuel is well liked for its bars and riverfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Rhine and Sieben Hills Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vilich-Müldorf Tram Stop or Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to get around.
Old Town Bonn
Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Bonn. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Old Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Stadthaus Tram Stop to see more of the city.
