Celle Ducal Palace
The imposing ducal palace dating back to the 13th century is the town's landmark. Visit the residence museum with palace kitchen, chapel and state rooms — plus one of the oldest working baroque palace theatres in Europe.
Celle
The most beautiful Half-timbered town in northern Germany.
Over 500 half-timbered houses, a ducal palace dating back to the 13th century, a baroque old town and a lively food scene. From sleepArt on Nordwall you can walk to the centre.
Sights
The highlights of Celle.
Everything within walking distance of sleepArt. We recommend a relaxed morning for the classic old-town walk — plus time for the ducal palace and the French Garden in the afternoon.
Half-timbering & lanes
Over 500 half-timbered houses shape the unique townscape. Stroll through the historic lanes around Markt, Stechbahn and Poststraße — not a sterile pedestrian zone, but a real, lived-in town.
Hoppener Haus
Celle's most magnificent half-timbered house (1532) on Poststraße. A masterpiece of half-timber architecture with beautiful carvings — and the most photographed spot in the old town.
French Garden
The spacious baroque garden on the edge of the old town is perfect for a walk and some quiet time. Fountains, avenues and the bee institute — a calm spot between the half-timbered houses.
Kunstmuseum Celle
The world's first 24-hour art museum. Admire the art by day, enjoy the fascinating light art from outside at night. The Robert Simon collection — internationally renowned.
Bomann Museum
Cultural history of the Celle region: rural life, town history and changing special exhibitions. The local museum par excellence — informative and in a historic building.
Celle Synagogue
The oldest surviving Jewish synagogue in Lower Saxony (Im Kreise 23–24) is an important historical testimony. Well worth seeing — guided tours on request.
Celle Tourist Information
For more tips, guided tours, events and maps, visit the tourist information office on the market square. The team will help you in person.
VR time travel: TimeRide GO!
Put on VR glasses, dive into medieval Celle and experience the history of the half-timbered town up close — an unforgettable experience for young and old.
Insider tip
Our old-town walk.
Two hours, all on foot — the perfect route through Celle's old town, recommended by the sleepArt team.
Ducal Palace → Bomann Museum → Stechbahn → St. Marien → Old Town Hall → Hoppener Haus → French Garden → Synagogue
Start at the ducal palace (with a tour of the residence museum), then on to the Bomann Museum right opposite. Through the Stechbahn to the town church of St. Marien, then past the Old Town Hall to the Hoppener Haus for the obligatory photo. On through the French Garden and back via the synagogue — about 2 hours in total, all on foot from sleepArt.
Food & drink
Our restaurant recommendations.
Celle has a lively, independent food scene. These are the places we go to ourselves — and recommend to our guests without hesitation.
Sophie & Jason
Breakfast café and coffee & eatery right on our corner — cosy, stylish and perfect for a relaxed start to the day. Also delivered to your sleepArt apartment via QR code. More about the partnership →
Schwejk Celle
Cosy restaurant with Bohemian cuisine. Very popular with locals and guests — be sure to book ahead.
Das Esszimmer
One of the best restaurants in Celle. Creative, seasonal cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Booking recommended.
Steakhouse Apache
Excellent steaks and American classics. One of the most popular restaurants in Celle — open daily.
Ricetime
Vietnamese-Asian fusion cuisine right on the market square. Fresh, tasty and fairly priced — daily for lunch and dinner.
Schweine Schulze
Celle's "secret town hall". Pure tradition — very cosy, with excellent German food and a great atmosphere.
Restaurant Artemis
Classic Greek cuisine in the old town, with a steady 4.5-star rating from over 500 Google reviews. Good lunch menu, hearty evening menu, terrace on Mauernstraße. Closed on Mondays.
Bier Akademie
Traditional brewhouse right in the old town. Excellent beer, hearty food and a great atmosphere — also open on Mondays, which is rare in Celle.
Le Feu – tarte flambée
Alsatian specialities and crispy tarte flambée in many variations. Perfect for an evening for two or with a group.
Gaststätte Zur Glocke
Authentic German food in one of Celle's oldest inns. Hearty, cosy, good value — a real piece of Celle.
Thaers Wirtshaus
Cosy inn with a beer garden right on Thaerplatz. Hearty food and a relaxed atmosphere — open daily.
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What else matters.
Arrival & parking
How to reach sleepArt .
All routes by train, car and plane. Plus parking nearby and the loading zone for unloading luggage.
Plan your arrival →Breakfast & more
Food in your apartment.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner delivered to your apartment — from Café Sophie & Jason next door, daily 7:30 am – 9 pm.
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All 13 apartments.
Individually designed apartments and rooms in three buildings around a quiet courtyard. Each with its own signature.
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Address
Nordwall 62–6329221 Celle, Germany