Old Town Leipzig
Leipzig
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.
Maedler Passage
Wander through a glass-roofed arcade where high-end boutique shopping meets Leipzig’s literary and architectural heritage.
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.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
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.
Old Town Leipzig Hotel Deals
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Leipzig
La chambre est tres bien, il manquait seulement une cafetiere
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Premier Inn Leipzig City Oper
Great hotel. Very nice area. Very close to the main train station, about 5 minute walk.
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
✅ Friendly, helpful staff ✅ Lovely, modern room ✅ Great location ✅ Clean and well-maintained
Reviewed on 2026/2/27
elaya hotel leipzig city center
Clean and comfortable room! Bed was comfy and it wasn’t noisy at all outside. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Thank you very much.
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof
Great location. Beautiful spaces.
Reviewed on 2026/4/13
Capri by Fraser Leipzig
Would have appreciated knowing in advance that cleaning is only done every 3 days. Good breakfasts not the best value for money. Gym was great and rooms are a good size.
Reviewed on 2026/4/13
Other neighborhoods around Old Town Leipzig
Mitte
Museums, historic sites, and theaters highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Maedler Passage or Leipzig's Old Town Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
Zentrum
Consider a visit to Maedler Passage and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Zentrum. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop.
Zentrum-West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zentrum-West and surrounding area, you can visit Bach Museum and Leipzig's New Town Hall.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Gallery for Contemporary Art Leipzig and Leipzig University Library, 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
Shopping, historic sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Zentrum-Nord. You might stop by Leipzig Zoo or Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig while you're in the area.
