Most of Leipzig's major World Cup hotels are located in the city centre, clustering around the train station. Independent hostels are a good alternative if you don't mind sharing rooms. Early booking is essential for the FIFA World Cup, with the best places filling up fast. Leipzig tourist office helps with advance World Cup hotel bookings (+49 (0) 341 7104 255)

Wake Late: Central Globetrotter
Centrally located, this friendly, independent hostel has rooms accommodating between one to eight people, comfy beds and, crucially, serves breakfast till noon.
S-Bahn Station: Hauptbahnhof
Address: Kurt-Schumacher-Strasse 41, 04105 Leipzig
Phone: +49 (0) 341 1498 960
Rates: 13 - 24 (Euro)
Web: www.globetrotter-leipzig.de/

Pitch A Tent: Fan-Camp beim 1. FC Lok Leipzig
Leipzig's second football club welcomes fans to their dedicated campsite, on the pitch of the Bruno-Plache stadium, featuring a restaurant, a video screen and that all-important FIFA World Cup atmosphere.
S-Bahn Station: Probstheida
Address: Connewitzer Straße 21, 04289 Leipzig
Phone: +49 (0) 341 8699920)
Rates: 25 (Euro)
Web: www.lok-leipzig.com

Central Option: Holiday Inn Garden Court
Located right in the city centre - next to Leipzig's shopping district - this World Cup hotel is a great option, and if you're lucky, rooms come with a view of the beautifully restored railway station.
S-Bahn Station: Hauptbahnhof
Address: Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 3, 04105 Leipzig
Phone: +49 (0) 341 125 10
Rates: 57-81 (Euro)
Web: www.hi-leipzig.de