Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg
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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.
Things to do
Heidelberg: Neckar River Sightseeing Cruise with a Drink
With the executioner's wife through Heidelberg's alleys
Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights
New Scary tour with the executioner through Heidelberg's alleys
Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys
Heidelberg: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Heidelberg City Centre Hotel Deals
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
Room was clean but very small. Tough moving around with suitcases. Location was good with respect to old town, the castle and the bridge. Parking was NOT good. The hotel did not have enough parking in their garage, so they sent us over 2 city blocks away. Hotels.com needs to do a better job in their ...
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
Very fine traditional hotel.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
A classic Hotel. Perfect location. Exactly what we thought a " typical" German hotel would be. The staff at the front desk were so very nice and accommodating. I will stay here again, next time I'm in Heidelberg.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Hotel Heidelberger Hof
everything was fine
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Amazing service and the .The location is amazing! Right in the old town area. Super amazing historic hotel.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Hotel Villa Marstall
Spacious and comfortable room, nice location, easy to walk to shopping and dining.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 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.
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