Altstadt-Süd Travel Guide
Cologne





Visit Altstadt-Süd
Popular places to visit

Chocolate Museum
You can study the exhibits at Chocolate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Neumarkt
You can find out about the history of Cologne with a trip to Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Rheinau Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Cologne with a trip to Rheinau Harbour. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Schnuetgen Museum
You can study the exhibits at Schnuetgen Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Cologne Cathedral
You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you visit a top site such as Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Altstadt-Süd

Novotel Köln City
Everything was good, breakfast and room was fine. Service at Bar & Restaurant was perfect and your waitress were kind and helpful! Garafe was good and easy to access. All the best!!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Excelent
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Mauritius Hotel & Therme
My go to hotel for the location and spa
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Rooms spotless clean. Staff was courteous and helpful. Location was good . Thanks
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Room was clean and modern and staff were friendly and very accommodating!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Leonet
Good
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt-Süd

Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.

Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Volkstheater Millowitsch and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Innenstadt
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Südstadt
When in Südstadt and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cologne Cathedral or Rheinau Harbour and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chlodwigplatz U-Bahn or Ubierring U-Bahn.

Altstadt-Nord
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Deutz
Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town.
