Altstadt-Nord Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt-Nord
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
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.
Old Market
Cologne's marketplace during medieval times is now a hot spot for café culture and outdoor entertainment.
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.
City Hall
Over 900 years of history are built into the stones of Cologne’s governmental buildings, where structures from throughout the centuries form one stunning landmark.
Hohenzollern Bridge
Admire stunning views of the city and river from this giant rail bridge, also a cherished spot for couples to display their “love locks”.
Activities
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Altstadt-Nord Hotel Deals
Maritim Hotel Köln
"We had a lovely big comfortable suite overlooking the cathedral. The hotel is in the centre and very convenient for shopping, dining, sightseeing etc. The reception ladies were friendly and helpful. The underground parking had many free spaces maybe because of its high cost of €32 per day. If you ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Excellent hotel for a stay in the centre if Cologne."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
"The room is a little small but everything that you need are there. Location is perfect, close to everything thing that you want to see."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
CityClass Hotel am Dom
"Location, and value for price"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Cologne
"nice and clean room, great staff, close proximity to the airport, very useful and well placed vending machine, great food at the restaurant, lots of dining and transportation options. would recommend."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
"i wish front desk operators would help more after my accident"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt-Nord
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.
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.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz 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.
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 St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Deutz
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.
