Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg City Centre
Popular places to visit
Heidelberg Castle
This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 City Centre Hotel Deals
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
Good location, clean room and comfortable bed
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
Fantastic location and old world guest house charm. Would have liked a kettle in the room but there was a machine on the ground floor.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
Very fine traditional hotel.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
Hotel Villa Marstall
Great location. Huge, pretty room. Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. Downsides were the room was too hot to sleep on our first night and there is some road noise.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hotel Heidelberger Hof
everything was fine
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Friendly staff at check in and very clean rooms! Good breakfast for additional charge- coffee was not so good! 😊 When we asked for extra pillows we were surprised with size! We were very happy! We would stay again in the future as it’s located in old Heidelberg and has such interesting history and ...
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Heidelberg City Centre
Neuenheim
Unique features of Neuenheim include the river views and historic sites. Make a stop by Neckarwiese or Philosophenweg while you're exploring the area.
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park and Schatzkammer.
Bergheim
Travelers choose Bergheim for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Heidelberg (West) Central Station Tram Stop or Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop and check out top sights like Körperwelten Museum.
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.
Südstadt
While Südstadt isn't home to many top sights, Neckarwiese and Heidelberg University Library are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bahnstadt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bahnstadt and surrounding area, you can visit Heidelberg Zoo and Neckarwiese.
