Old Town Leipzig Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St. Nicholas Church featuring a church or cathedral and interior views
Old Town Leipzig
Old Town Leipzig
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Popular places to visit

St. Thomas Church featuring heritage architecture

St. Thomas Church

Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.

St. Thomas Church
Leipzig University showing a city

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 University
Saxon Castle and Heathland featuring a square or plaza

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.

Leipzig Opera
Bach Museum showing art and interior views

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.

Bach Museum
St. Nicholas Church showing a city and heritage architecture

St. Nicholas Church

Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.

St. Nicholas Church
Leipzig which includes heritage architecture

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.

Augustusplatz

Activities

Leipzig: 13-Stop Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Ticket

Leipzig: 13-Stop Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Ticket

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Leipzig: 13-Stop Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Ticket
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Leipzig Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

AU$390
per traveller
Leipzig Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

AU$25
per adult
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Explore Leipzig in 60 minutes with a Local

Explore Leipzig in 60 minutes with a Local

AU$247
per adult
Explore Leipzig in 60 minutes with a Local
Adventure Breakfast Leipzig Private Breakfast and Escape Game

Adventure Breakfast Leipzig Private Breakfast and Escape Game

AU$93
per adult
Adventure Breakfast Leipzig Private Breakfast and Escape Game
Music in Leipzig – Bach, Wagner and the Thomanerchor

Music in Leipzig – Bach, Wagner and the Thomanerchor

AU$286
per traveller
Music in Leipzig – Bach, Wagner and the Thomanerchor
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Our pick of the best Old Town Leipzig Hotel Deals

Leipzig Marriott Hotel

Leipzig Marriott Hotel

Am Hallischen Tor 1, Leipzig, SN
The price is AU$169 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$169
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very conveniently located by the train station and central to lots of restaurants and next to the mall. Hotel is updated and the room we had was spacious."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Leipzig Marriott Hotel
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper

Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper

Goethestrasse 9, Leipzig, Saxony
The price is AU$136 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$136
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Leipzig Zoo and Red Bull Arena are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Perfect location and great stay
"Perfect location and great stay Breakfast buffet was great and well worth the convenience."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig

Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig

Brühl 50, Leipzig
The price is AU$167 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$167
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (720 reviews)
An Oasis of calm, excellent service.
"The apartment/room was very comfortable, spacious and relaxing. During my stay, I noticed a few anomalies with the equipment, which I reported to front desk personnel. The matter was noted and dealt with. These anomies did not affect t my stay. Because my room had a kitchen, dishwasher and laundry ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
elaya hotel leipzig city center

elaya hotel leipzig city center

Hainstraße 21, Leipzig
The price is AU$123 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$123
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

elaya hotel leipzig city center
TOWNHOUSE Leipzig

TOWNHOUSE Leipzig

Thomaskirchhof 13/14, Leipzig, SN
The price is AU$190 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$190
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the same plaza in the Thomaskirche. Perfect for Bachfest. Staff was very helpful, rooms were comfortable and clean with air conditioning, and small gym was nice. Only downside was it was a bit challenging to find, the signage on the front of the hotel could stand out more. This ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

TOWNHOUSE Leipzig
NH Leipzig Zentrum

NH Leipzig Zentrum

4 out of 5
Burgplatz 5, Leipzig, SN
The price is AU$151 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$151
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Leipzig. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Leipzig Zoo and Red Bull ...
9/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
"Very nice property. Bathroom was small but room was very nice. Middle of town. Great location. Walk to everything."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

NH Leipzig Zentrum
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Leipzig

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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.

Mitte
St. Nicholas Church which includes a church or cathedral and interior views

Zentrum

5/5(5 area reviews)

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 St. Nicholas Church.

Zentrum
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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 St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum.

Zentrum-West
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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-Süd
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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-Ost
Leipzig Zoo showing street scenes

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.

Zentrum-Nord

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