Heidelberg City Centre Travel Guide

Heidelberg

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

Popular places to visit

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

Heidelberg Castle

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

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

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 statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and a fountain

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
Heidelberg which includes outdoor art and interior views

Heidelberg Student Jail

Heidelberg’s 500-year-old university has seen numerous troublemakers. Take a tour of the cells used to imprison carousing students for minor offenses.

Heidelberg Student Jail

Things to do

Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour

Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour

Rp822.685
per adult
Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

Rp267.851
per adult
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
Heidelberg City E-Bike Tour

Heidelberg City E-Bike Tour

Rp1.339.254
per adult
Heidelberg City E-Bike Tour
scaffolding around an old tower in Germany

Heidelberg & Baden-Baden Full-Day Tour

Rp5.643.998
per adult
Heidelberg & Baden-Baden Full-Day Tour
Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle

Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle

Rp1.243.593
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle
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Heidelberg - Old Town tour Including Castle visit

Rp7.059.781
per traveller
Heidelberg - Old Town tour Including Castle visit
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Top hotels in Heidelberg City Centre

Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

Hauptstraße 178, Heidelberg, BW
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
"The beds are extremely comfortable. The Wi-Fi and tv are sub-par, but we didn't stay at the beautiful and historical Ritter for the tv. The location, views, staff, breakfast, and surrounding dinner options are outstanding."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

Sofienstraße 6, Heidelberg, BW
The price is Rp1.901.665 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.901.665
Rp2.034.782 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (290 reviews)
"Nice location , good breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

5 out of 5
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 1, Heidelberg, BW
The price is Rp5.336.013 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp5.336.013
Rp5.709.630 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (358 reviews)
"One of the best hotels I have ever experienced- absolutely superb"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
Hotel Heidelberger Hof

Hotel Heidelberger Hof

4 out of 5
Plöck 1, Heidelberg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.667.980 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.667.980
Rp2.455.332 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (593 reviews)
Very accommodating staff 😊
"Friendly and accommodating staff, great location, close to all the major sites, the breakfast was always fresh, plentiful and delicious. My room was rather small but very comfortable. I enjoyed my stay 👌"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

3.5 out of 5
Neckarstaden 66, Heidelberg, BW
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (885 reviews)
"very friendly and helpful stuffs. hotel is located at a great location, near all the tourist attraction and a lot of restaurants and cafes around, very easy to get to from train station by bus."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Hotel Am Rathaus

Hotel Am Rathaus

Heiliggeiststraße 1, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
The price is Rp3.350.464 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp3.350.464
Rp3.584.997 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (247 reviews)
"Quaint, older hotel right in the heart of the cathedral square. Great service. Room had a lot of space. Clean and comfortable. Solid breakfast included. No air conditioning, but a big fan and all of the windows opened to allow a lot of cool air. Some street noise later into the summer nights, which ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Heidelberg City Centre

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Neuenheim

5/5(3 area reviews)

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(10 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

3/5(1 area review)

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

Bahnstadt

Heidelberg City Centre Travel Guide