Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with arched windows and a patterned facade.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.
A modern building with reflective glass windows and a unique cantilevered section.
A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a high ceiling with skylights.

Stay near popular Old Town Cologne attractions

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

Cologne Cathedral

9.2/10 (5,405 reviews)
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
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Activities

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

AU$26
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
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: 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: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

AU$25
per adult
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour

AU$80
per adult
Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

AU$39
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Cologne Hotel Deals

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is AU$185 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$185
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is AU$127 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$127
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Comfortable and convenient hotel for a short visit to Koln for a couple of days with my son. Great choice of food in the hotel breakfast buffet, although there were also good local cafe options a short walk from the hotel too. Easy to walk into the city centre (15-25 mins walk) to the major tourist ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is AU$134 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$134
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Novotel Köln City
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is AU$227 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$227
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Cologne
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
Magnusstr. 20 Cologne NW
The price is AU$155 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$155
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$483 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
AU$483
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Dan the concierge was extremely helpful"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Find the best Old Town Cologne areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a tower, and a bridge with a blue arch.

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.

A river with bridges, a cathedral, and a tower.

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.

A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.

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.

A white riverboat with "Viking" written on the side, traveling on a river with a bridge in the background.

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.

Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

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