Altstadt-Süd Travel Guide
Cologne
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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.
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.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Altstadt-Süd
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Front desk staff were pleasant and helpful. The lack of a ramp, or hotel staff to assist guests with entering the hotel was rather astonishing. I don’t remember staying in a group hotel ever before that had multiple steps to climb in order to reach the lobby. No room service, bar in lobby open for ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Novotel Köln City
Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and well staffed, meaning items were refilled quickly and efficiently. Location was perfect for us as a family - we came for the Christmas markets and the train car taking you around the four main ones was a few minute walk!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Lovely hotel, perfect location for us when touring the Christmas markets
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City
I’ve stayed here many times and rated the hotel often. This time, I booked it for my mother. It was excellent as always
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Absolutely great stay here! Very comfy bed & super clean! Highly recommend! Staff are super friendly & kind! We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
ibis Hotel Köln Centrum
Comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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 Rhine and Volkstheater Millowitsch 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.
