Hotels in Braunschweig, Germany
Leonardo Hotel Braunschweig City Center
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Braunschweig
Braunschweig, in the heart of Lower Saxony, blends nearly a thousand years of history with the buzz of a modern university city. Once the seat of Henry the Lion, its medieval core still shows in the half timbered houses of the Magniviertel and the grand Burgplatz square. Today the city pairs that heritage with lively cafés, green parks along the River Oker and a packed calendar of festivals. If you're planning to visit Braunschweig, a comfortable base makes all the difference, and Leonardo Hotel Braunschweig City Center offers just that, putting the old town and the Central Station within easy reach.
Get your bearings
The city centre is compact and best explored on foot or by bicycle, with the Ringgleis cycle path circling the outer districts along a former railway line. Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof connects the city to Hanover, Berlin and beyond, while trams and buses cover the rest with ease. The Oker river loops gently around the old town, giving walkers a natural, leafy route between the main squares.
Don’t miss
At the centre of it all stands the bronze Brunswick Lion, a symbol of Henry the Lion's power, facing the twin towers of St. Blasii Cathedral. Nearby, Dankwarderode Castle houses treasures from the city's ducal past, and the Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum traces its wider history. For a quieter moment, wander the crooked lanes of the Magniviertel, where timber framed buildings hold small shops and traditional pubs.
While you’re there
Among the best things to do in Braunschweig is simply sitting by the Oker with a slice of local asparagus dish in season, or trying Mumme, a sweet malt drink unique to the city. Fans of folklore should look out for the Eulenspiegel fountain, honouring the trickster said to have pranked Braunschweig's citizens, famously baking owl and monkey shaped pastries instead of bread, a treat some bakeries still sell today. In winter, the Christmas market on Burgplatz draws visitors from across the region. Whatever brings you to Braunschweig, Leonardo Hotels offer the perfect base to explore it all at your own pace.
Braunschweig, in the heart of Lower Saxony, blends nearly a thousand years of history with the buzz of a modern university city. Once the seat of Henry the Lion, its medieval core still shows in the half timbered houses of the Magniviertel and the grand Burgplatz square. Today the city pairs that heritage with lively cafés, green parks along the River Oker and a packed calendar of festivals. If you're planning to visit Braunschweig, a comfortable base makes all the difference, and Leonardo Hotel Braunschweig City Center offers just that, putting the old town and the Central Station within easy reach.
Get your bearings
The city centre is compact and best explored on foot or by bicycle, with the Ringgleis cycle path circling the outer districts along a former railway line. Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof connects the city to Hanover, Berlin and beyond, while trams and buses cover the rest with ease. The Oker river loops gently around the old town, giving walkers a natural, leafy route between the main squares.
Don’t miss
At the centre of it all stands the bronze Brunswick Lion, a symbol of Henry the Lion's power, facing the twin towers of St. Blasii Cathedral. Nearby, Dankwarderode Castle houses treasures from the city's ducal past, and the Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum traces its wider history. For a quieter moment, wander the crooked lanes of the Magniviertel, where timber framed buildings hold small shops and traditional pubs.
While you’re there
Among the best things to do in Braunschweig is simply sitting by the Oker with a slice of local asparagus dish in season, or trying Mumme, a sweet malt drink unique to the city. Fans of folklore should look out for the Eulenspiegel fountain, honouring the trickster said to have pranked Braunschweig's citizens, famously baking owl and monkey shaped pastries instead of bread, a treat some bakeries still sell today. In winter, the Christmas market on Burgplatz draws visitors from across the region. Whatever brings you to Braunschweig, Leonardo Hotels offer the perfect base to explore it all at your own pace.
