New Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A historic building with modern architecture, a bridge, and flags.
A river with a large boat, a cyclist on a path, and buildings in the background.
A river with boats, a city skyline including a cathedral, and a tower.
A riverside cityscape with modern buildings, a bridge, and a historic church.
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Stay near popular New Town attractions

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MediaPark

8.0/10 (7 reviews)
After visiting MediaPark, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cologne. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Habsburgerring 9-13 Cologne NW
The price is AU$156 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$156
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"A terrific hotel and an amazing staff."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Hansaring 97 Cologne NW
The price is AU$138 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$138
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Location was convenient but to train station but not at all pretty. Comfortable bed and clean spacious quiet room/bathroom. Breakfast was expensive so did not partake. One lift not working. Luggage rack in room broken - reported but not fixed during stay. No usb points in room to charge mobile phones. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
Innception Hotel

Innception Hotel

Hohenzollernring 86 Cologne
The price is AU$118 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$118
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (167 reviews)
"For the location it is wonderful nothing to fault just a bit hot but cools down at night. Even though it's near the clubs and bars we couldn't hear it at night in our room."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Innception Hotel
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Hohenzollernring 79-83 Cologne
The price is AU$165 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$165
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG
HansaDom Hotel Köln Central by Mayburgh

HansaDom Hotel Köln Central by Mayburgh

Hansaring 96 Cologne NW
The price is AU$111 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$111
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (812 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

HansaDom Hotel Köln Central by Mayburgh
Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Friesenpl. 15 Cologne NRW
The price is AU$106 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$106
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (84 reviews)
"More toilet paper would be appreciated"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Limehome Köln Friesenplatz
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Our guide on where to stay in New Town

Find the best New Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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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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 Romano-Germanic 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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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.

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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 Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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