Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

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Old Town Cologne

Popular places to visit

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Cologne Cathedral

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.

Cologne Cathedral
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Chocolate Museum

4/5(2 reviews)

Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.

Chocolate Museum
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Old Market

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Cologne's marketplace during medieval times is now a hot spot for café culture and outdoor entertainment.

Old Market
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Hay Market

5/5(1 review)

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.

Hay Market
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Neumarkt

5/5(1 review)

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.

Neumarkt
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Museum Ludwig

5/5(1 review)

Discover a magnificent survey of modern art in this contemporary museum building dedicated to the arts and music in Cologne’s historic quarter.

Museum Ludwig

Activities

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Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

AU$48
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour
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Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

AU$82
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
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Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

AU$15
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
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Cologne Cathedral and Old Town Tour with 1 Kölsch

AU$38
Per adult
Cologne Cathedral and Old Town Tour with 1 Kölsch
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Cologne: The Melaten Cemetery, Life, Love and Death Tour

AU$20
Per adult
Cologne: The Melaten Cemetery, Life, Love and Death Tour
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Cologne: Old Town Beer History Tour

AU$33
Per adult
Cologne: Old Town Beer History Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Cologne Hotel Deals

Kommerzhotel Köln
Kommerzhotel Köln
Johannisstraße 30-34, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$129 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$129
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent room and superb breakfast choice. Good view of the station and the cathedral from the breakfast room. I wasn’t bothered by the traffic noise although I could hear it. However I was asked to pay €24 for breakfast and tourist tax. I don’t mind paying but this should be obvious when you book ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2024

Kommerzhotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$191 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$191
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Close to public transportation and sights. Pool and sauna was a nice added bonus"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Maritim Hotel Köln
URBAN LOFT Cologne
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Eigelstein 41, Cologne
The price is AU$139 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$139
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
Comfortable room
"The room was very comfortable. It is located almost on the train tracks but the double windows did an amazing job keeping the room quiet. Nice size lobby for breakfast or coffee. Coffee was available from 23:00 till 11:00 the next morning. The rooftop had a decent view of the cathedral. Nothing fancy, ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

URBAN LOFT Cologne
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Holzmarkt 4, Cologne, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$148 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$148
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
Fine, but not amazing.
"Fine, but not amazing. Some staff very friendly, others less so. Originally given a double room when a twin was booked, told by staff I hadn't booked a double (when I had), though it was dealt with it was made to feel like a massive inconvenience for the member or staff. Couple or bits in the morning ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2024

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Hilton Cologne
Hilton Cologne
Marzellenstr. 13-17, Cologne
The price is AU$197 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$197
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great facilities and service."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Hilton Cologne
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$458 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$458
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (933 reviews)
"Very nice property. Great deluxe rooms. Free minibar. Very good location. Bit expensive"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Cologne

Rheinau Harbour

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.

Innenstadt
Cologne Cathedral

Altstadt-Nord

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Altstadt-Nord
Hohenzollern Bridge which includes a bridge, a church or cathedral and night scenes

Altstadt-Süd

4/5(7 area reviews)

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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Deutz

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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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Neustadt-Sued

3/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Sued. Top attractions like Volkstheater Millowitsch and Museum of East Asian Art are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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New Town

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in New Town. If sightseeing is on the list, Friesenplatz is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn or Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn to see more of the area.

New Town

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