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

Kolumba-Diocesan Museum

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.

Old Town 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
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 National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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 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

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 3.295.015 ₫ per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
3.295.015 ₫
3.702.101 ₫ total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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! (1,146 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this hotel. Most of the reception staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was very clean in all areas and well maintained. Breakfast was excellent, the pool, sauna and steam were in good working order. The service at the 24/7 bar was excellent. The location was really good, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
URBAN LOFT Cologne
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Eigelstein 41, Cologne
The price is 2.721.062 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
2.721.062 ₫
3.057.113 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,177 reviews)
"Super chic, room is well thought out for layout and nice view of the Church of St.Ursula. Also located in central area close to Koln Trainstation."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Pullman Cologne
Pullman Cologne
4.5 out of 5
Helenenstr. 14, Cologne, NW
The price is 2.722.290 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
2.722.290 ₫
3.058.614 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent property and location."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Pullman Cologne
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.
Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
Venloer Straße 241-245, Cologne
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"overall a great experience"

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
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 Musical Dome are ...
8/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
Lovely apartment
"Really easy to checkin yourself. Room was clean and tidy, had everything I needed."

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2025

limehome Köln Friesenplatz
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Blaubach 3, Cologne, NW
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,034 reviews)
"Great location, would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
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
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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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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