Old Town Cologne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Chocolate Museum
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.
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.
Neumarkt
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.
Activities
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Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
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Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Cologne 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
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Clean rooms and comfortable bed, but if you sleep hot, bring a fan. We were so hot and the AC wasn’t working yet. Comfortable room but just terribly hot."
Reviewed on 20 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
Novotel Köln City
"It was a convenient hotel and well kept"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
CityClass Hotel am Dom
"Location, and value for price"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Cologne
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rhine and Volkstheater Millowitsch are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz 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.
