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Cologne

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Cologne Zoo

3/5(2 reviews)

Visit Germany's largest collection of animals in one of the country's oldest zoological gardens.

Cologne Zoo
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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.

Cologne Cable Car
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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.

Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne
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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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LANXESS Arena

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

LANXESS Arena
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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

Activities

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Inspiring Sites of Cologne – Walking Tour for Couples

AU$604
Per adult
Inspiring Sites of Cologne – Walking Tour for Couples
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Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

AU$38
Per adult
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
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Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

AU$48
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour
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The Chocolate Museum Cologne Entrance Ticket

AU$25
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Chocolate Museum Cologne Entrance Ticket
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Discover the LGBT side of Cologne with a Local

AU$338
Per adult
Discover the LGBT side of Cologne with a Local
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Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

AU$45
Per adult
Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings
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Our pick of the best Riehl Hotel Deals

Kommerzhotel Köln
Kommerzhotel Köln
3 out of 5
Johannisstraße 30-34, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$141 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$141
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect location and easy check in, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Kommerzhotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$188 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$188
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel itself is nice, however, if you book on hotels.com they book you on the 6th floor in a room with an absolutely horrible view. The rooms are lacking lighting and are dated. No plugs near your bed to charge your phone. Only one plug near the tv. I did not spend much time in my room so it ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Maritim Hotel Köln
URBAN LOFT Cologne
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Eigelstein 41, Cologne
The price is AU$194 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
AU$194
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (981 reviews)
"I chose the hotel because it's less than 10 minute walk from the train station and that the staff speak English. Wonderful staff. Two complaints about the room. The safe was too small for my laptop. It fit in there, but the door wouldn't close. Also there it no house phone in the room. A lot of foreigners ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

URBAN LOFT Cologne
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Holzmarkt 4, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$149 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
AU$149
per night
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (965 reviews)
"Everything was just excellent- staff was very pleasant and helpful too. The breakfast was amazingly delicious"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$451 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$451
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (945 reviews)
"It is close to the train station and the busy Cathedral Cologne and there can be some sense of a lot of people - but once you step inside it's a fabulous retreat. Great service, we had a beautiful room. The breakfast is very expensive and just "okay" so go across the street to the Cafe Richard. Close ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Habsburgerring 9-13, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$151 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$151
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,057 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Steigenberger Hotel Köln
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Other neighbourhoods around Riehl

Cologne Zoo which includes animals and zoo animals

Nippes

Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Cologne Cable Car and Cologne Zoo are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.

Nippes
Cologne Cathedral

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 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
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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.

Deutz
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.

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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.

Kalk
Kolumba-Diocesan Museum

Old Town Cologne

Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.

Old Town Cologne

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