Riehl Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Cologne Zoo
Visit Germany's largest collection of animals in one of the country's oldest zoological gardens.
Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne
More than 10,000 species of plants line the paths that lead to a 19th-century mansion and events venue in the oldest and most iconic park in Cologne.
Cologne Cable Car
Fly over the mighty Rhine River and observe the city skyline as you ride across the Rheinpark treetops and see the Botanical Garden from this scenic gondola lift.
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn
Our pick of the best Riehl Hotel Deals
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Spacious, clean room, small bathroom, great location. Easy to reach, and plenty of transportation to the city center.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Novotel Köln City
Everything was good, breakfast and room was fine. Service at Bar & Restaurant was perfect and your waitress were kind and helpful! Garafe was good and easy to access. All the best!!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
Clear, central, exclusive hotel
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
H+ Hotel Köln Brühl
very clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
AMERON Köln Hotel Regent
Overall, the hotel was good and I had a pleasant stay. I did not receive any VIP benefits such as a room upgrade or similar perks. As an Expedia Gold Member, I was expecting at least one VIP offer from the hotel, but no benefits were provided at all. The only thing I received was early check-in Additionally, ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
I’ve stayed here three years in a row now for a trade fair in cologne and the hotel staff are always very helpful, the rooms spotless and good location. Will be back next year!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riehl
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne and Cologne Cable Car are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz 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.
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.
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.
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.
