Heidelberg City Centre

Heidelberg

Altstadt showing a city and night scenes
Heidelberg Castle which includes heritage architecture and landscape views
Altstadt featuring a city, heritage architecture and night scenes
St. Peter\'s Church showing a city and heritage architecture
Karl Theodor Bridge which includes heritage elements, a bridge and a river or creek

Popular places to visit

Heidelberg Castle which includes heritage architecture, tranquil scenes and a small town or village

Heidelberg Castle

5/5(147 reviews)

This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.

Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg

Marktplatz

5/5(12 reviews)

Go for a stroll and view the pretty heritage streetscape around Heidelberg’s traditional market square, which is anchored by an impressive Gothic church.

Marktplatz
University of Heidelberg Old Campus featuring heritage elements

University of Heidelberg Old Campus

4.5/5(37 reviews)

With some of the city’s most historically and architecturally interesting sites, Germany’s oldest university forms the beating heart of the Heidelberg Altstadt.

University of Heidelberg Old Campus
Heidelberg Church of the Holy Spirit showing a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and a fountain

Church of the Holy Spirit

5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy superb views of Heidelberg’s Old Town from the tower of this 14th-century church, which took nearly 150 years to build.

Church of the Holy Spirit
Universitätsbibliothek which includes heritage architecture and a city

Heidelberg University Library

5/5(4 reviews)

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 University Library
Heidelberg featuring outdoor art and interior views

Heidelberg Student Jail

5/5(1 review)

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 Student Jail

Things to do

Heidelberg: Neckar River Sightseeing Cruise with a Drink

Heidelberg: Neckar River Sightseeing Cruise with a Drink

￥3,911
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Heidelberg: Neckar River Sightseeing Cruise with a Drink
Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour

Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour

￥7,474
per adult
Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour
Old Town Heidelberg City Exploration Game Oldest University City

Heidelberg Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure

￥1,389
per adult
Heidelberg Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure
Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle

Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle

￥11,298
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle
Heidelberg: Segway Tour

Heidelberg: Philosophers' Walk Guided Segway Tour

￥10,256
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Heidelberg: Philosophers' Walk Guided Segway Tour
From Frankfurt: Heidelberg & Rothenburg Daytour

From Frankfurt: Heidelberg & Rothenburg Daytour

￥47,451
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Frankfurt: Heidelberg & Rothenburg Daytour
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Heidelberg City Centre Hotel Deals

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

Sofienstraße 6, Heidelberg, BW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥20,012 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥20,012
￥22,638 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

Hauptstraße 178, Heidelberg, BW
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
"This hotel is right in the middle of the town square and walking distance to everything. It is a perfect example of historical elegance and was the perfect choice for our stay. Loved everything about it."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

5 out of 5
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 1, Heidelberg, BW
The price is ￥55,050 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
￥55,050
￥60,123 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (361 reviews)
"Very fine traditional hotel."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

3.5 out of 5
Neckarstaden 66, Heidelberg, BW
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The price is ￥18,367 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥18,367
￥20,873 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (893 reviews)
"Excellent location, very close to everything. The staff was great and very helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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Hotel Heidelberger Hof

Hotel Heidelberger Hof

4 out of 5
Plöck 1, Heidelberg
The price is ￥15,831 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥15,831
￥24,258 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (597 reviews)
Very accommodating staff 😊
"Friendly and accommodating staff, great location, close to all the major sites, the breakfast was always fresh, plentiful and delicious. My room was rather small but very comfortable. I enjoyed my stay 👌"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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Hotel Villa Marstall

Hotel Villa Marstall

Lauerstr. 1, Heidelberg
The price is ￥32,206 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
￥32,206
￥35,685 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (302 reviews)
"Nos encantó el hotel!! Super silencioso, una vista increíble al río, y a 2 cuadras de la calle principal. Muchos lugares para cenar, paseos, museos y universidad. Fuimos en diciembre y estaban los mercados navideños, hermosos!!"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Heidelberg City Centre

Neckarwiese showing a bay or harbor and a park

Neuenheim

5/5(15 area reviews)

Unique features of Neuenheim include the river views and historic sites. Make a stop by Neckarwiese or Philosophenweg while you're exploring the area.

Neuenheim
Heidelberg is one of the many great German towns, had one of the best beers i have ever had here. #goldenhour

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.

Weststadt
Heidelberg which includes food

Bergheim

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

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.

Bergheim
A church in a quiet neighborhood

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.

Handschuhsheim
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Südstadt

While Südstadt isn't home to many top sights, Neckarwiese and Heidelberg University Library are some notable places to visit nearby.

Südstadt
Perfect view to Heidelberg from the Palace.

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.

Bahnstadt

Heidelberg City Centre