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 3.106.873 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
3.106.873 ₫
3.490.572 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is 2.280.273 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.280.273 ₫
2.561.887 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Everything was fine, proximity to train made for the room to be very loud late into the night and early in the morning. Windows tilt open but if you want to draw curtains it blocks the airflow making it very hot in the room"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is 2.223.267 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
2.223.267 ₫
2.497.841 ₫ total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"Great place for a family of 5 to stay."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Novotel Köln City
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is 3.609.958 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
3.609.958 ₫
4.055.711 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,036 reviews)
"Check-in was rather long"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hilton Cologne
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 8.439.862 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
8.439.862 ₫
9.482.338 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Dan the concierge was extremely helpful"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
The price is 2.594.625 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.594.625 ₫
2.915.061 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,124 reviews)
"Very good location close to central station ( 400 meters) but in not very good neighborhood. Room was very clean but very basic and good only for business traveler The worn furnishings and lack of basic amenities, make this feel closer to a three start hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
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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 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 Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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 Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse 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.

A white riverboat with "Viking" written on the side, traveling on a river with a bridge in the background.

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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