Left of Rhine Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Left of Rhine
Where to stay in Left of Rhine
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum 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.
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.
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 Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rhine and Volkstheater Millowitsch are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Belgian Quarter
While you're in Belgian Quarter, take in top sights like Friesenplatz and jump on the metro at Friesenplatz 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.
Maritim Hotel Köln
Very nice hotel walking distance from the dome. Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Pullman Cologne
Did not eat the VERY expensive breakfast. The a/c was not very effective
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Novotel Köln City
Very clean room with comfy beds. Great to have a kettle in the room,water cooler in lobby and amazing view from the gym
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Staff were very friendly and helpful, however room was not clean, dishwasher was disgusting, centrally controlled air circulation was set to heat which meant room was extremely hot and only way to cool down was to open the windows to a very noisy street with traffic and ambulances running all night. ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Limehome Köln Friesenplatz
That’s was horrible. I felt bad to stay there , because since we were there they don’t prepare any towels and i send them actually a message that i need a towel but since they just said that they don’t have any personal at Hotel, and for the towels i can take first in the next day at 11:00 am- 15:00 ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Design Sleepy Cologne
Nice property in student accommodation block
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
Old Market
During your visit to Cologne, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Old Market. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Hay Market
Learn about the local history of Cologne when you spend time at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
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.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Musical Dome
- Old Market
- Neumarkt
- MediaPark
- Hohenzollern Bridge
- Museum Ludwig
- Rheinau Harbour
- University of Cologne
- Cologne Philharmonic
- Cologne City Museum
- Hohe Strasse
- Great St. Martin Church
- Wallraf-Richartz Museum
- Schildergasse
- Schauspiel Koln
- Colonius
- Eigelstein Torburg
- National Socialist Documentation Center
- Museum of East Asian Art
- German Sport and Olympics Museum
- Dufthaus 4711
- Foto-Museum Agfa Foto-Historama
