Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

Cologne

A historic building with arched windows and a patterned facade.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.
A modern building with reflective glass windows and a unique cantilevered section.
A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a high ceiling with skylights.

Stay near popular Old Town Cologne attractions

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

Cologne Cathedral

9.2/10 (5,405 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Old Town Cologne

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is 3.334.904 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
3.334.904 ₫
3.746.931 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,234 reviews)
"Great rooms and great location"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is 2.017.847 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
2.017.847 ₫
2.267.051 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,012 reviews)
"Awesome staff, very friendly and helpful. Location is not that bad to the city central."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is 2.980.107 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
2.980.107 ₫
3.348.247 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic, decided to stay another night. No faults no complaints, room was amazing."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
The price is 2.829.522 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
2.829.522 ₫
3.178.969 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,146 reviews)
"clean"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
Magnusstr. 20 Cologne NW
The price is 3.004.350 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
3.004.350 ₫
3.375.387 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great breakfast Super location I'd go back anytime"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

4.5 out of 5
Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz 1 Cologne NW
The price is 3.643.334 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
3.643.334 ₫
4.093.285 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent overnight stay in convenient location"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Find the best Old Town Cologne areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a tower, and a bridge with a blue arch.

Innenstadt

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

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

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 Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A river with bridges, a cathedral, and a tower.

Deutz

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

A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.

Altstadt-Süd

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. You can visit top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Schildergasse, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Mülheim

Mülheim is a destination travellers like for its museums, and you might hop aboard the metro at Am Emberg U-Bahn or Im Weidenbruch U-Bahn to explore sights like Palladium.

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