Cologne Travel Guide

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Cologne

Where to stay in Cologne

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
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.

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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.

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Lindenthal

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Noted for its bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lindenthal. Top attractions like RheinEnergieStadion and Melaten-Friedhof are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Duerener Strasse - Guertel U-Bahn or Wuellnerstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Lindenthal
Kommerzhotel Köln
Kommerzhotel Köln
3 out of 5
Johannisstraße 30-34, Cologne, NW
The price is 2.255.404 ₫ per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
2.255.404 ₫
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice modern hotel very convenient for the station at a fair price. This time I did notice the sound of the trains, but it wasnt that bad."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Kommerzhotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is 3.862.638 ₫ per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
3.862.638 ₫
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"hotel aging a bit but a decent stay overall. 5 euros for a bucket of ice!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Maritim Hotel Köln
URBAN LOFT Cologne
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Eigelstein 41, Cologne
Fully refundable
The price is 2.813.551 ₫ per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
2.813.551 ₫
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (969 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

URBAN LOFT 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.
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
Would not recommend this place
"The stay part was ok. Getting into the property was a major hassle. It has no lobby, so no one to answer questions or help. Also, it was not close to the city center or the train station."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2023

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. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (973 reviews)
"Property was in a great location."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
JOYN Cologne - Serviced Apartments
JOYN Cologne - Serviced Apartments
Venloer Straße 241-245, Cologne
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are ...
8/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
"The property is highly recomanded ,for the modern apartmants well furnitured clean and safe . very well located with nearby train station and deliciocus coffee and restorants ."

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2023

JOYN Cologne - Serviced Apartments
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
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4 - Good
146
" "4 - Good 41.359773371104815%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 6.515580736543909%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Mar 2020

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
22 Feb 2020

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
14 Feb 2020

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
7 Feb 2020

Go to the Latin quarter

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 Feb 2020

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
27 Jan 2020

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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