Heidelberg City Centre Travel Guide

Heidelberg

A cobblestone street with outdoor seating at cafes, historic buildings, and a fountain.
A historic castle with multiple towers and a surrounding wall, set against a lush green hillside.
A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a church tower, and outdoor seating areas.
A street with historic buildings, a church steeple, and a tree.
A historic town with a river, a bridge, and a castle on a hill.

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A historic castle with a round tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a village in the valley.

Heidelberg Castle

9.4/10 (1,224 reviews)
This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden.
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Things to do

Heidelberg: Riverboat Tour to Neckarsteinach and drinks incl

Heidelberg: Riverboat Tour to Neckarsteinach with Drinks

£43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Heidelberg: Riverboat Tour to Neckarsteinach with Drinks
Heidelberg: Old Town & Castle Walking Tour with Guide

Heidelberg: Old Town & Castle Walking Tour with Guide

£21
per adult
Heidelberg: Old Town & Castle Walking Tour with Guide
Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone

Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

£9
per adult
Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Heidelberg: The University in the Old Town

Heidelberg: The University in the Old Town

£17
per adult
Heidelberg: The University in the Old Town
Picture 6 for Activity Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights

Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights

£12
per adult
Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
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Top hotels in Heidelberg City Centre

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

PLAZA Premium Heidelberg

Sofienstraße 6 Heidelberg BW
The price is £89 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£89
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
PLAZA Premium Heidelberg
Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

5 out of 5
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 1 Heidelberg BW
The price is £258 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£258
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (414 reviews)
"Nice room, nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof

3.5 out of 5
Neckarstaden 66 Heidelberg BW
The price is £97 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£97
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"This is a hotel square in the middle of the action in the University. Easy walk to everything including bars, restaurants and the castle. It is an old hotel, so your room will be very basic and in my case the bed fairly small. It's the hotel your grandparents would have stayed in. I don't know if ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

City Partner Hotel Holländer Hof
Hotel Heidelberger Hof

Hotel Heidelberger Hof

4 out of 5
Plöck 1 Heidelberg
The price is £119 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£119
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (704 reviews)
"Really good hotel. We booked a junior suite and had plenty of room for three of us. Bathroom is a little small, but very nice otherwise."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Hotel Heidelberger Hof
Hotel & Restaurant Hackteufel

Hotel & Restaurant Hackteufel

Steingasse 7 Heidelberg BW
The price is £101 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£101
per night
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (629 reviews)
"Great location in old town part of city. They posted that there is parking, but the parking area is several blocks away and not free. The hotel is located in a area where you can not drive to and we had to walk from a parking garage to the hotel. The hotel gave us a discount on the overnight parking ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hotel & Restaurant Hackteufel
Hotel Am Rathaus

Hotel Am Rathaus

Heiliggeiststraße 1 Heidelberg Baden-Württemberg
The price is £96 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£96
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Heidelberg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (295 reviews)
"We loved that this hotel was in the heart of the city. The room for 4 travelers was really useful for three in that the sofa bed was a bit snug but the staff was friendly, kind and accommodating."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hotel Am Rathaus
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Where to stay in Heidelberg City Centre

Find the best Heidelberg City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Heidelberg City Centre
Learn more about Heidelberg City Centre
A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a castle in the background, and a bicycle parked by the roadside.

Weststadt

Visitors to Weststadt enjoy its historical sites, and if you want to do some exploring, Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park is worth a stop.

A historic stone bridge over a river, with a castle and church in the background.

Neuenheim

Unique features of Neuenheim include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Neckarwiese or Karl Theodor Bridge while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape at sunset with a prominent modern building, a mix of historic and contemporary architecture, and a busy street with vehicles.

Bergheim

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bergheim. If sightseeing is on the list, Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Heidelberg (West) Central Station Tram Stop or Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop to see more of the area.

A snow-covered town with buildings along a river.

Kirchheim

Visitors to Kirchheim enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Roadside Theater is worth a stop.

A historic church with a tall spire, arched windows, and a large wooden door.
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Handschuhsheim

You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Handschuhsheim. You might want to make time for a stop at Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park or Thingstätte.

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