Old Town Bonn Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Old Town Hall
Appreciate the elegant rococo design of this old civic building overlooking the city’s spacious marketplace square and find out about its famous former visitors.
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.
Things to do
From Bonn: Rhine River to Linz Sightseeing Boat Tour
Bonn Government District : Audio Tour with Real Guide | App Guided Tour
Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Bonn Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Bonn Old Town: Street Art and Graffiti Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Bonn
Dorint Hotel Bonn
"The best place to stay in Bonn!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
"They need clean room every day"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
IntercityHotel Bonn
"Ideal property if you prefer to stay near the train station. It’s also less than a block to the Radstation, which offers bike rentals at great rates. The hotel staff were very nice and accommodating. My room was spacious and comfortable, including cold A/C and excellent water pressure in the shower. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Ameron Bonn Hotel Königshof
"Clean rooms. Great breakfast."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
"The elevators had one working a few time. No access to floors via stairs mandatory elevator."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"The hotel room was nice but No AC only vent system."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old Town Bonn
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.
Zentrum
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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. United Nations 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, Sieben Hills Nature Park and Rhine are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vilich-Müldorf Tram Stop or Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to get around.
