Old Town Bonn Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Bonn
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Bonn during your travels in Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Beethoven House
Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.
Beethoven Monument
Check out a 19th-century bronze statue of Beethoven, one of the city’s favorite sons, when you stroll around the bustling city square of Münsterplatz.
Bonn Marketplace
Stroll around Bonn’s historic market square and admire magnificent rococo architecture or have a refreshing meal in a lively outdoor café.
Old City Hall Bonn
You can learn about the history of Bonn with a stop at Old City Hall Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Bonn Minster
See the sky-piercing spires and intriguing courtyard sculptures in one of Germany’s oldest churches, a Romanesque minor basilica in downtown Bonn.
Things to do
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Bonn Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Bonn: Former Government District Private Tour
Bonn: Private City Highlights Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Bonn
Dorint Hotel Bonn
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Maritim Hotel Köln
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Novotel Köln City
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bonn
Zentrum
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn and Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn.
Nordstadt
Get to know Nordstadt and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Heerstraße and Old Town Hall, and you can jump on the metro at Bonn West U-Bahn or Propsthof North U-Bahn to get around the city.
Suedstadt
Shopping, river views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rheinsteig or Rhine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.
Beuel-Mitte
Check out the theatres while you're in Beuel-Mitte. Hop on the metro at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz Tram Stop and Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to see top sights like Kennedy Bridge and Rhine.
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Koenig and Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn.