Lübeck Old Town

Lübeck

Lübeck Old Town
Petrikirche showing a city and a bay or harbor
Rathaus featuring a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Museum Holstentor which includes heritage architecture and a garden
Rathaus showing heritage elements and interior views

Church spires soar high above centuries-old merchant houses, which themselves house cafés, museums and shops, in this historic island district. 

A walk around Luebeck Old Town (Luebeck Altstadt) is a window into the absorbing past of Luebeck. Set on an island flanked by arms of the Trave River, Luebeck Old Town was once a strategic center of the Hanseatic League trading activities. Medieval Gothic-style landmarks stand proud on elegant avenues, some in their original form and others meticulously rebuilt after bomb raids devastated the city in 1942. An absorbing charm and grandiose architecture has earned the area UNESCO World Heritage status.

Enter the district via one of the two last-surviving gates of the old city walls. Burgtor marks the northern entrance and leads into the former castle hill. Holstentor, on the western perimeter, leads to what was once the lively merchant quarters. Inside the gate, the Holstentor Museum provides a great introduction to the city.

Architectural monuments are found at the turn of every corner. Visit the five churches that make up the Sieben Türme, which is an ensemble of seven grandiose spires: Dom, Marienkirche, Petrikirche, St. Aegidien Church and St. Jakobi Church. Tour the three gabled houses that form the town hall, Rathaus. Stall holders hawk their wares at craft fairs and farmers markets held in Town Hall Square just as merchants did in medieval times.

Educate yourself about the Hanseatic League at the European Hansemuseum. The Willy Brandt House and Buddenbrook House honor politician Willy Brandt and writer Thomas Mann, who are two of the city’s most famous sons. See examples of puppets from around the world at Luebeck Museum of Theatre Puppets.

Be sure to go shopping on Breite Strasse and Koenigstrasse. Catch a show at performing arts venues such as Theater Luebeck and Theater Partout. Enjoy a well-earned break at sidewalk cafés. Or, take a leisurely stroll on a riverside trail, see boats and houses reflect perfectly in the water and watch as the sun drifts down behind the towers.

Luebeck Old Town is easy to reach on foot and by bus from the city’s central train station. The best way to get around is on foot and rented bike.


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Top hotels in Lübeck Old Town

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
4 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 1-5, Lübeck, SH
The price is P7,234 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P7,234
P7,741 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location close to the old town Restaurants and shopping. Clean comfortable room Helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
Radisson Blu Senator Hotel
Radisson Blu Senator Hotel
5 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 6, Lübeck, SH
The price is P8,944 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P8,944
P9,570 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The biggest problem was the airconditioning in room 1111. Max temp outside was 25 deg. After 12 hrs with airconditioning on max temp in room was 25 degrees! Not good"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Radisson Blu Senator Hotel
Atlantic Hotel Luebeck
Atlantic Hotel Luebeck
4.5 out of 5
Schmiedestr. 9-15, Lübeck, SH
The price is P11,494 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P11,494
P12,299 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Block away from Hotel was populated by a bit undesirable street people"

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Atlantic Hotel Luebeck
Hotel Excellent
Hotel Excellent
3 out of 5
Mühlenbrücke 7, Lübeck, SH
The price is P9,733 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P9,733
P10,414 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (335 reviews)
Wonderful place !
"The hotel is great, the restaurant and breakfast are delicious ! We were lucky enough to enjoy asparagus and strawberry season ! The hotel staff was very nice and helpful. The village and the area are lovely. It is a very nice placecto stay."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Hotel Excellent
Hotel Jensen
Hotel Jensen
An der Obertrave 4-5, Lübeck
The price is P7,462 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P7,462
P7,985 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Theater Figuren Museum and Museum Holstentor are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Hotel Jensen
Motel One Lübeck
Motel One Lübeck
Schüsselbuden 15, Lübeck
The price is P6,801 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P6,801
P7,277 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (363 reviews)
"Good location, nice room. Good front desk staff. Second time that l have stayed at this property."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Motel One Lübeck
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