New Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A riverside cityscape with modern buildings, a bridge, and a historic church.

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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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Activities

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

AU$26
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Public brewhouse tour in English

Public brewhouse tour in English

AU$33
per adult
Public brewhouse tour in English
Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

AU$47
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

AU$26
per adult
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

AU$23
per adult
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour

AU$81
per adult
Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour
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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$159 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$159
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Wir waren vom 12.7 bis 14.7 bei Steigenberger zu Gast. Wiederrum sind wir mit unserem Aufenthalt vollumfänglich zufrieden. Das Personal immer Freundlich und Hilfsbereit top. Gerne wieder."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Hansaring 97 Cologne NW
The price is AU$125 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$125
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Love it the personal great."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
INA Hotel Royal

INA Hotel Royal

Hansaring 96 Cologne NW
The price is AU$101 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$101
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (777 reviews)
"Ideal, cómodo y el personal muy atento."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

INA Hotel Royal
NunoHotel Köln City

NunoHotel Köln City

Barbarossaplatz 4 Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$153 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$153
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (350 reviews)
"Very small rooms and dusty"

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

NunoHotel Köln City
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Hohenzollernring 79-83 Cologne
The price is AU$190 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$190
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (424 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stop by Ruby Ella in Cologne. Design of the hotel, reception and room is great. Personnel is very welcoming. Organic food at breakfast is delightful. Walking distance from city center, great parking. Great place to stay as usual."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG
Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Friesenpl. 15 Cologne NRW
The price is AU$122 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$122
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
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 Schildergasse 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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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 LANXESS Arena, 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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