Old Town Cologne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Cologne
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
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.
Hohenzollern Bridge
Admire stunning views of the city and river from this giant rail bridge, also a cherished spot for couples to display their “love locks”.
Activities
Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Cologne Hotel Deals
Maritim Hotel Köln
Nice staff, clean room, everything we needed was povided
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
All was good
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Small room but did the job. Staff were very polite and professional. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
Staff was friendly and helpful. Perfectly located
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Great service! Will stay again!!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
All the staff were great
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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-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.
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.
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.
