Heidelberg City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg City Centre
Karl Theodor Bridge featuring a bridge, heritage elements and a river or creek

Popular places to visit

Heidelberg Castle which includes tranquil scenes, a small town or village and heritage architecture

Heidelberg Castle

4.5/5(13 reviews)

This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.

Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg

Marktplatz

3/5(1 review)

Go for a stroll and view the pretty heritage streetscape around Heidelberg’s traditional market square, which is anchored by an impressive Gothic church.

Marktplatz
University of Heidelberg Old Campus

University of Heidelberg Old Campus

4.5/5(3 reviews)

With some of the city’s most historically and architecturally interesting sites, Germany’s oldest university forms the beating heart of the Heidelberg Altstadt.

University of Heidelberg Old Campus
Heidelberg Church of the Holy Spirit which includes a fountain, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Church of the Holy Spirit

Enjoy superb views of Heidelberg’s Old Town from the tower of this 14th-century church, which took nearly 150 years to build.

Church of the Holy Spirit
Heidelberg University Library

Heidelberg University Library

Whether you come to study, read or simply take a walk around an impressive building, the principal library of the University of Heidelberg is a fascinating place to visit.

Heidelberg University Library
Brass Monkey

Brass Monkey

Legend says this statue serves as a reminder to those crossing the river that they are no better than the person coming from the opposite side.

Brass Monkey

Activities

Heidelberg: Private 3-Hour Tour with Castle Visit

Heidelberg: Private 3-Hour Tour with Castle Visit

AU$249
per traveller
Heidelberg: Private 3-Hour Tour with Castle Visit
German Food City Tour in Heidelberg with Sightseeing Highlights

German Food City Tour with Sightseeing Highlights

AU$186
per adult
German Food City Tour with Sightseeing Highlights
Visit the Heidelberg Castle with Professional Tourist Guide

Fairytale Heidelberg Castle with Certified Tourist Guide

AU$84
per adult
Fairytale Heidelberg Castle with Certified Tourist Guide
historic Heidelberg, Mercedes Benz Museum & Schwetzingen Palace

historic Heidelberg, Mercedes Museum, Schwetzinger Schloß, privat

AU$769
per adult
historic Heidelberg, Mercedes Museum, Schwetzinger Schloß, privat
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

AU$24
per adult
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
Heidelberg: Night Watchman Historic Adventure Tour

Heidelberg: Night Watchman Historic Adventure Tour

AU$24
per adult
Heidelberg: Night Watchman Historic Adventure Tour
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Our pick of the best Heidelberg City Centre Hotel Deals

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
Sofienstraße 6, Heidelberg, BW
The price is AU$205 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (217 reviews)
"The hotel was moderns and well kept. Our junior suite room was spacious, well designed and perfect for a family with a child and dog."

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
Hotel Heidelberger Hof
Hotel Heidelberger Hof
4 out of 5
Plöck 1, Heidelberg
The price is AU$221 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$221
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (547 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Hotel Heidelberger Hof
Hotel Villa Marstall
Hotel Villa Marstall
Lauerstr. 1, Heidelberg
The price is AU$181 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (265 reviews)
Great Little hotel!
"We only stayed one night but really loved this place! Very clean and in a great part of the city. A little bit of a hike up a lot of stairs to get to the castle but fun to hike if you are prepared for that. Really no parking even though it advertises that there is parking nearby. We had to park far ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Hotel Villa Marstall
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
3 out of 5
Neckarstaden 66, Heidelberg, BW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$248 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$248
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, heart of the alt stadt which help a lot in sightseeing"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
Hotel Am Schloss
Hotel Am Schloss
3 out of 5
Zwingerstrasse 20, Heidelberg, Baden-Württtemberg
The price is AU$231 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$231
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
"It's old but very clean. And the breakfast was very good and the staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Hotel Am Schloss
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
5 out of 5
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 1, Heidelberg, BW
The price is AU$513 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$513
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (343 reviews)
"The hotel is a beautiful hotel and is very conveniently located very near the old town. Breakfast is great and so is the gym. The staff is very helpful and kind. Would definitely Stay here again."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
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Other neighbourhoods around Heidelberg City Centre

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Neuenheim

Unique features of Neuenheim include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Neckarwiese or Philosophenweg while you're exploring the area.

Neuenheim
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Weststadt

Weststadt is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park and Schatzkammer.

Weststadt
Heidelberg featuring food

Bergheim

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bergheim. If sightseeing is on the list, Körperwelten Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Heidelberg (West) Central Station Tram Stop or Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Bergheim
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Handschuhsheim

You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Handschuhsheim. You might want to make time for a stop at Thingstätte or Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park.

Handschuhsheim
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Südstadt

While Südstadt may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Neckarwiese and Heidelberg University Library.

Südstadt
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Bahnstadt

Though Bahnstadt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Heidelberg Zoo and Neckarwiese.

Bahnstadt

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