What's it like in Old Town Cologne?

Old Town Cologne is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and charming cafes. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Old Town Cologne? Consider a visit to Cologne Cathedral while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in Old Town Cologne?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cologne, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 184 Old Town Cologne hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Cologne, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Old Town Cologne.

What is there to do around this Cologne neighbourhood?

Some landmarks in Old Town Cologne that you won't want to miss include Cologne Cathedral, Archaeological Zone Roman Praetorium and St Gereon's Basilica. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Schildergasse and Hohe Strasse are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town Cologne include St. Cecilia's Church, Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Fragrance Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Schnuetgen Museum and Kolumba are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cologne.

How can I get around Old Town Cologne and the greater Cologne area?

If you want to see more of the city, Heumarkt U-Bahn is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Neumarkt U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. If you want to see some sights out of town, hop on a train. Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) is the closest train station, but Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) and Cologne Central Station are also close by.

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Our top choices for Old Town Cologne hotels

1. Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Old Town Cologne

Gladys

4.006.304 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2. CityClass Hotel am Dom

Old Town Cologne

Shiann

3.141.666 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

3. CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

Old Town Cologne

Joseph

3.141.666 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

4. Maritim Hotel Köln

Old Town Cologne

Michael

3.490.572 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. Motel One Köln-Altstadt

Old Town Cologne

Emma

2.691.576 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

6. URBAN LOFT Cologne

Old Town Cologne

christian prince

2.915.061 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

7. Hotel Domstern

Old Town Cologne

Dipayan

3.444.213 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. Opera Hotel Köln

Old Town Cologne

Brenda

2.694.924 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Maternushaus

Old Town Cologne

Vraj

3.546.656 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Design Single Room (Andi Schubert & anonymer Maler) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

10. 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

Old Town Cologne

Greg

2.487.306 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

11. Rhein-Hotel St. Martin

Old Town Cologne

Martin

2.621.818 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

12. Lint Hotel

Old Town Cologne

Mark

3.406.798 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. CityClass Hotel am Heumarkt

Old Town Cologne

Johann

2.710.497 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

14. Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

Old Town Cologne

Guy

2.914.147 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Apartment (no elevator) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

15. Hotel Lyskirchen Köln

Old Town Cologne

Damian

3.074.264 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. Hotel Santo

Old Town Cologne

Margaret

3.431.607 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

17. Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

Old Town Cologne

Susan

4.066.995 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City

Old Town Cologne

Mark

2.433.793 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. B-Chill Cologne

Old Town Cologne

Christine

3.021.158 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Pullman Cologne

Old Town Cologne

Lance

2.958.980 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
CityClass Hotel Alter Markt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
CityClass Hotel am Dom	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
Eden Hotel Früh am Dom	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Top Old Town Cologne Hotel Reviews

Novotel Köln City

8/10 Good

"Great place for a family of 5 to stay."

Rhein-Hotel St. Martin

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and welcoming staff Very convenient location, right next to the Rhine and within a 10–15 minute walk of the Cologne Cathedral (Dom) and Cologne Central Station. The Chocolate Museum is also about a 15-minute walk away. The hotel consists of two buildings, so getting to my room was a little confusing at first. I had to take the lift, walk across a bridge, and then climb some stairs before reaching my room. The room itself was very tidy and had air conditioning. I particularly liked the all-in-one shower gel and shampoo provided. The hotel also offers a 10% discount at the restaurant next door, as well as free croissants and coffee in the morning. All the staff spoke English and were very welcoming and friendly. Overall, a very pleasant stay, especially for the convenient location and helpful staff."

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

8/10 Good

"Hotel is in a great location - just off the beaten track but close to everything one needs. Close to shops, restaurants and transport links (there's an underground entrance hidden near by). The room (2nd floor) was good; clean, large, AC, etc - only problem was flooding by shower. Breakfast is very good - wide choice. Didn't use Spa. Would stay here again."

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Our top choices for Old Town Cologne hotels

1. Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

2. CityClass Hotel am Dom

3. CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

4. Maritim Hotel Köln

5. Motel One Köln-Altstadt

6. URBAN LOFT Cologne

7. Hotel Domstern

8. Opera Hotel Köln

9. Maternushaus

10. 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

11. Rhein-Hotel St. Martin

12. Lint Hotel

13. CityClass Hotel am Heumarkt

14. Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

15. Hotel Lyskirchen Köln

16. Hotel Santo

17. Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

18. Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City

19. B-Chill Cologne

20. Pullman Cologne

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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Altstadt-Nord

Innenstadt

Deutz

Altstadt-Süd

Mülheim

Top Old Town Cologne Hotel Reviews

Novotel Köln City

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