Alt-West Travel Guide
Leipzig
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Popular places to visit
Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei
Once the biggest in continental Europe, this sprawling cotton factory now hosts artists who have made it one of the world’s most avant-garde contemporary art spaces.
Leipziger Auenwald
Explore the great outdoors at Leipziger Auenwald, a lovely green space in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
City Gallery Am Markt
You can browse the exhibits at City Gallery Am Markt, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Things to do
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Alt-West
Seminaris Hotel Leipzig
"Just a really nice stay with great knowledgable staff"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
astral Inn Hotel Leipzig
"The parking was good and they were able to check us in early which was very helpful"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
pentahotel Leipzig
H2 Hotel Leipzig
"Lovely clean room and excellent breakfast included in the cost. Was there for the football and my team won as well. Great few days."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
acora Leipzig Living the City
"Nothing to mention."
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Travel24 Hotel
"A very convenient hotel central to Leipzig and easy for transport links. The hotel was clean and very well run and the staff were helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alt-West
Plagwitz
The restaurants and riverfront make Plagwitz worth a stop. Make a stop by Schaubühne im Lindenfels, and jump on the metro at Karl-Heine-Merseburger Straße Tram Stop to get around the area.
Zentrum-Nordwest
While visiting Zentrum-Nordwest, you might make a stop by sights like Leipzig Zoo and Red Bull Arena.
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 Leipzig Zoo and Bach Museum.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Federal Administrative Court of Germany and Leipzig University Library, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn.
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig Zoo or Maedler Passage while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
