Zentrum Travel Guide
Bonn
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bonn Marketplace
Stroll around Bonn’s historic market square and admire magnificent rococo architecture or have a refreshing meal in a lively outdoor café.
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.
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.
Opera Bonn
Take your seat in this magnificent modernist venue and see one of Bonn’s latest operatic productions, as well as musicals, recitals, dance and theater shows.
Electoral Palace
Admire the superb symmetry of this former residential palace, an architectural treasure in Bonn’s historic center that is now part of a university campus.
Things to do
From Bonn: Rhine River to Linz Sightseeing Boat Tour
Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Bonn Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Top hotels in Zentrum
Dorint Hotel Bonn
"The best place to stay in Bonn!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
"It was a good option for us. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was hot but the use of a fan helped. We had a great view of the Rhine. We also enjoyed the rooftop bar. Breakfast was okay, but nothing special. Parking was 21 Euros. The rooms were small and the decor was a bit ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
IntercityHotel Bonn
"Ideal property if you prefer to stay near the train station. It’s also less than a block to the Radstation, which offers bike rentals at great rates. The hotel staff were very nice and accommodating. My room was spacious and comfortable, including cold A/C and excellent water pressure in the shower. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
"The elevators had one working a few time. No access to floors via stairs mandatory elevator."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"The hotel room was nice but No AC only vent system."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Short walk to cathedral. Convenient to roads and safe parking."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Zentrum
Bad Godesberg
Bad Godesberg is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bad Godesberg U-Bahn or Plittersdorfer Strasse U-Bahn to explore sights like Godesburg.
Stadtbezirk Bonn
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirk Bonn, check out sights like House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany or World Conference Center Bonn and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bonn Hindenburgplatz Tram Stop or Bergstrasse Tram Stop.
Beuel
Beuel is well liked for its bars and riverfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Sieben Hills Nature Park and Rhine are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vilich-Müldorf Tram Stop or Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to get around.
Gronau
You might enjoy the museums while in Gronau. United Nations is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Ollenhauerstrasse U-Bahn or Heussallee-Museumsmeile U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Old Town Bonn
Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Bonn. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Old Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Stadthaus Tram Stop to see more of the city.
