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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Heidelberg: Neckar River Sightseeing Cruise with a Drink
Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour

Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour

$50
per adult
Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

$16
per adult
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
Heidelberg City E-Bike Tour

Heidelberg City E-Bike Tour

$81
per adult
Heidelberg City E-Bike Tour
Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle

Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle

$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle
Self Guided Walk Through Historic Heidelberg

Self Guided Walk Through Historic Heidelberg

$7
per adult
Self Guided Walk Through Historic Heidelberg
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Heidelberg City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

Hauptstraße 178, Heidelberg, BW
$115 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$124 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
"The beds are extremely comfortable. The Wi-Fi and tv are sub-par, but we didn't stay at the beautiful and historical Ritter for the tv. The location, views, staff, breakfast, and surrounding dinner options are outstanding."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

Sofienstraße 6, Heidelberg, BW
$116 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$124 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and 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! (289 reviews)
"Nice location , good breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

5 out of 5
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 1, Heidelberg, BW
$326 nightly
The price is $349 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$349 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and 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! (358 reviews)
"One of the best hotels I have ever experienced- absolutely superb"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
Hotel Heidelberger Hof

Hotel Heidelberger Hof

4 out of 5
Plöck 1, Heidelberg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$140 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$150 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and 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! (593 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

Hotel Heidelberger Hof
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

3.5 out of 5
Neckarstaden 66, Heidelberg, BW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$139 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and 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! (886 reviews)
"Very nice and convenient hotel in Heidelberg with great and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
Hotel Am Rathaus

Hotel Am Rathaus

Heiliggeiststraße 1, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
$205 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$219 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (247 reviews)
"Quaint, older hotel right in the heart of the cathedral square. Great service. Room had a lot of space. Clean and comfortable. Solid breakfast included. No air conditioning, but a big fan and all of the windows opened to allow a lot of cool air. Some street noise later into the summer nights, which ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Hotel Am Rathaus
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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
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