Cologne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hohenzollern Bridge which includes a bridge, a church or cathedral and night scenes
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Where to stay in Cologne

Rheinau Harbour

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.

Innenstadt
Kolumba-Diocesan Museum

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.

Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral

Altstadt-Nord

4.5/5(293 area reviews)

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.

Altstadt-Nord
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Deutz

3.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Deutz
Hohenzollern Bridge which includes a bridge, a church or cathedral and night scenes

Altstadt-Süd

4.5/5(106 area reviews)

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 Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Mülheim

3.5/5(29 area reviews)

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.

Mülheim
Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is 2.936.785 ₫ per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
2.936.785 ₫
3.299.478 ₫ total
8 Jan - 9 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa 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 reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,205 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels

art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels

Holzmarkt 4 Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.406.095 ₫ per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
3.406.095 ₫
3.826.901 ₫ total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
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

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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 2.510.663 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.510.663 ₫
2.820.729 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay!

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne

Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne

Hans-Imhoff-Strasse 1 Cologne
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
The staffs were extremely friendly and helpful and polite. The room was great . But housekeeping needs to pay more attention. Location is good , good restaurant nearby.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne
Domloge Lofts & Apartments

Domloge Lofts & Apartments

Hohenzollernring 32-34 Cologne NRW
Stay at this apartment in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Excellent.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Domloge Lofts & Apartments
Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Friesenpl. 15 Cologne NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are ...
8/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
Location wise this property was great for visiting the Christmas markets. The communication was really good, they emailed links for when you check in and the codes worked well for accessibility. Comfort wise the mattress was very soft as was the pillow and you did only get one pillow. Amenities were ...

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Limehome Köln Friesenplatz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cologne

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
181
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
146
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
23
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love the city. It is clean and quiet and people are friendly

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I recommend visiting Sumibar, it really is the best sushi I have ever tried. Lommerz grim was also a good place to visit for traditional bier and food with a nice atmosphere.

4/5 - Good

Jazz

The Claudia therme spa is a great little place to go!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Go to the Latin quarter

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place for a weekend break. Plenty of good restaurants, many good Brahaus with excellent traditional food and off course the famous Kolsch.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Cologne great city to explore with great shops. C&A has a 5 story store with good clothes. We don't have C&A in UK anymore.

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