Mitte Travel Guide
Leipzig
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Popular places to visit
Leipzig Zoo
Meet some of the planet’s most fascinating creatures, from monkeys to big cats, in this expansive city-center zoo.
Red Bull Arena
Catch an event at Red Bull Arena during your trip to Leipzig. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Leipzig University
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig during your stay in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
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.
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 Mitte
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
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
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leipzig
"Very weird hotel. Asked for a twin room, got one big bed with 2 duvets - apparently that is a twin room . Bathroom is open to the elements to your room mate can see you shower - there is no privacy at all. Whoever decided that the shower needed to have you on display to all made a very bad decision. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
HYPERION Hotel Leipzig
"Great location, next to train station..walkable to key attractions, dining and shopping. Although the bartend/server had a horrible cough and continued to serve food and drink without a mask or washing his hands….otherwise it was a solid!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Staycity Leipzig City Centre
"I booked 2 rooms for 4 people for 2 nights. I messaged in advance to specify that I wanted twin rooms. The hotel messaged back to say that was booked. When I arrived they had given us 1 queen bed per room. This was not great as I was sharing a room with my 105 kg mate! The other room was being share ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mitte
Old Town Leipzig
Museums, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Old Town Leipzig. 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
Travellers choose Zentrum for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop and check out top sights like Leipzig's Old Town Hall.
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.
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
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.
