Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide

Leipzig

A grand interior with ornate columns, a high ceiling with floral patterns, and large windows.
An ornate interior with a domed ceiling, large windows, and classical architecture.
A modern building with a spire and a statue of a figure.
A large, illuminated building with a symmetrical facade and a central circular feature, reflecting in a calm body of water.
A fountain in a square with buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Old Town Leipzig attractions

A modern building with a glass facade and a unique triangular tower.

Leipzig University

8.6/10 (557 reviews)
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
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Things to do

Leipzig: City Center Guided Walking Tour

Leipzig: City Center Guided Walking Tour

฿535
per adult
Leipzig: City Center Guided Walking Tour
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿344
per traveller
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

฿573
per adult
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig Self Guided Historical Walking Tour

Leipzig Interactive City Tour

฿268
per adult
Leipzig Interactive City Tour
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour

University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour

฿497
per adult
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town

Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)

฿1,285
per adult
Leipzig: Comedy Tour through the Old Town (Tour in German)
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Top hotels in Old Town Leipzig

Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof

Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof

Salzgaesschen 6 Leipzig SN
The price is ฿5,338 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,338
฿5,997 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Incredibly comfortable bed, great bathroom, awesome service."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper

Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper

Goethestrasse 9 Leipzig Saxony
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,018 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,018
฿2,267 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Leipzig Zoo and Red Bull Arena are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (244 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Hotel Royal International

Hotel Royal International

4 out of 5
Richard-Wagner-Str. 10 Leipzig SN
The price is ฿2,106 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,106
฿2,367 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It's not exactly as described. I booked twice and requested a room change, as the description included a small refrigerator, which wasn't actually there. However, the location is excellent."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Royal International
Capri by Fraser Leipzig

Capri by Fraser Leipzig

4 out of 5
Brühl 76 Leipzig SN
The price is ฿3,132 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,132
฿3,518 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (345 reviews)
"The location was perfect - a quick walk from the train station. All of central Leipzig was in easy walking distance. The rooms are nice, large and well equipped. The beds are a bit soft so it was not great for my back. They charge 19 euros for breakfast - but don’t worry as kitty corner to the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Capri by Fraser Leipzig
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig

Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig

Brühl 50 Leipzig
The price is ฿3,291 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,291
฿3,697 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
elaya hotel leipzig city center

elaya hotel leipzig city center

Hainstraße 21 Leipzig
The price is ฿2,086 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,086
฿2,344 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
elaya hotel leipzig city center
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Where to stay in Old Town Leipzig

Find the best Old Town Leipzig areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Ornate columns, a grand organ, and a high ceiling with intricate designs.

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.

A historic building with a clock tower, a fountain, and a well-lit plaza with trees and shops.

Mitte

Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig's Old Town Hall or Leipzig Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.

A church with a tall spire, surrounded by trees and a flower bed.

Ost

Get to know Ost and its many features like its bars and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Sachsen Therme and Paunsdorf Center, and you can jump on the metro at Theodor-Heuss-Straße Tram Stop or Leipzig-Heiterblick S-Bahn to get around the city.

A spacious train station with ornate architecture, large windows, and a clock.
Photo by Peter Dargatz
Open Photo by Peter Dargatz

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.

A white church with a golden dome and a cross on top, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
Photo by Dirk Goldhahn
Open Photo by Dirk Goldhahn

Zentrum-Südost

Zentrum-Südost is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Leipzig Botanical Garden and Grassi Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at German National Library Tram Stop or Leipzig MDR S-Bahn to get around.

Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide