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.
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.
Opera Bonn
Take your seat in this magnificent modernist venue and see one of Bonn’s latest operatic productions, as well as musicals, recitals, dance and theater shows.
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.
Things to do
Bonn Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in Old Town Bonn
Dorint Hotel Bonn
"Room and hotel were lovely but coffee tray, which I use daily, was not refilled fully. For some reason the front desk gentlemen could not give out more than 2 creamer packets at a time, including claiming that they couldn't find any (?) Perhaps better coordination with housekeeping supply staff might ..."
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
Prize by Radisson, Bonn City
"Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Great location."
Reviewed on 18 May, 2026
IntercityHotel Bonn
"The hotel was clean, breakfast was fine, but the room was just too hot. The air conditioning wasn’t adequate to cool the room down quickly."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
Belmont Classic
"Thenlocation was bery central and convenient."
Reviewed on 2 May, 2026
Ameron Bonn Hotel Königshof
"What a delightful hotel. Great location, comfortable and lovely room. Just great."
Reviewed on 6 May, 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
"Nice location and comfortable room. Close to all amenities we needed"
Reviewed on 10 May, 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.
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn and Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn.
Nordstadt
Get to know Nordstadt and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Heerstraße and Old Town Hall, 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 Rhine or Rheinsteig 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 Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn.
