Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Leipzig
Popular places to visit
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
Leipzig University
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
Leipzig Opera
Enjoy a show at Leipzig Opera, a theatre with a story to tell in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
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.
Activities
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig: Exclusive BMW & MINI Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour
Leipzig: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Leipzig Zoo Ticket
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Leipzig Hotel Deals
Leipzig Marriott Hotel
Spa was disappointingly cold. Towels were very old and worn. There was no where to hang them to dry, yet they were not replaced for the duration of our stay. Room was clean and well presented. Gowns were a nice touch. Did not replace teabags. Attention to detail could be better.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Excellent. Felt like a 5-star hotel. Excellent location for the city, train station & trams and sightseeing. Good breakfast. Nice sociable bar. Only negative - its needed more staff the front desk. I was delayed by a queue of guests checking in.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
elaya hotel leipzig city center
Property was just as described. Various food options nearby and conveniently within walking distance. Transportation was close by.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Pool was closed during visit for first few days. Need to phone front desk and ask to turn sauna on, Need to call desk to get towels delivered in pool area. Expected complimentary daily coffee ingredients in room to make your own. You have to order front desk and pay extra for it Staff is super friendly ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
We had been traveling for several days and needed to wash clothes. Asked front desk for a laundramat and they gave us the key to their private laundry, soap included. As 80+ year olds we appreciated not having to take a taxi in the wind and rain. Tom and Alex went out of their way to help in many ...
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
TOWNHOUSE Leipzig
This hotel is located on the same street just opposite St Thomas Church and a couple of doors along from the Bach museum. The Stasi museum is also quite close and extremely interesting from a historical perspective. I was there in August and outdoor dining was plentiful and good. The hotel is quite ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig
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.
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.
Zentrum-West
While Zentrum-West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bach Museum and Leipzig's New Town Hall.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Leipzig University Library and Federal Administrative Court of Germany, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn.
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-Nord
Get to know Zentrum-Nord by checking out its shopping, historical sites and restaurants. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Leipzig Zoo or Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig during your time in the area.
