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
The hotel was excellent. Clean, comfortable and only a short walk to the main areas of cologne and perfect for the chocolate factory museum.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Perfect hotel for short stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Good location, close to metro stations and only 30 minute walk from centre. Rooms are nice size and very clean however bathroom had slight mold. To get room cleaned during stay you need to request at reception.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Mauritius Hotel & Therme
Lovely but robes and towels should be included in the spa.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Leonet
Good
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
a&o Köln Neumarkt
Reception understaffed and slow. No heating controls in room, which was cold. Other guests sometimes noisy in the corridors and adjoining rooms.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt-Süd
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse 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 Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum 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.
