Old Town 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.
Old Town Hall
Appreciate the elegant rococo design of this old civic building overlooking the city’s spacious marketplace square and find out about its famous former visitors.
Heerstraße
You can find out about the history of Bonn when you stop by Heerstraße. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Private tour: Bonn Republic - Former government district
Bonn: Former Government District Private Tour
Bonn Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Top hotels in Old Town Bonn
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
Dorint Hotel Bonn
Ameron Bonn Hotel Königshof
This is my go-to place in Bonn. Well situated and generally just a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026
Belmont Classic
The building has convenient access to nearby shopping and dining areas. However, the rooms and corridors are painted black with poor lighting, making it difficult to see and use the electronic door pad. The TV didn’t work during our stay, and there was no telephone in the room to contact the front ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct, 2025
ACHAT Sternhotel Bonn
Location and public transportation is wonderful.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
Clear, central, exclusive hotel
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Bonn
Zentrum
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Castell
Castell is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rhine and Heerstraße.
Nordstadt
Get to know Nordstadt and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Old Town Hall and August Macke House, and you can jump on the metro at Bonn West U-Bahn or Propsthof North U-Bahn to get around the city.
Suedstadt
Shopping, river views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rheinsteig or Rhine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.
Beuel-Mitte
Check out the theatres while you're in Beuel-Mitte. Hop on the metro at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz Tram Stop and Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to see top sights like Rhine and Kennedy Bridge.
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Koenig and Schumannhaus.
