Cologne

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Hohenzollern Bridge showing a bridge, a church or cathedral and a river or creek
Cologne
Cologne featuring heritage architecture, cruising and a river or creek
Cologne
Alter Markt

Where to stay in Cologne

Rheinau Harbour

Innenstadt

Central to Cologne, Innenstadt boasts historic old town charm, Gründerzeit era new town, and Deutz quarter. Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring.

Innenstadt
Kolumba-Diocesan Museum

Old Town Cologne

Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral

Altstadt-Nord

4.5/5(378 area reviews)

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-Nord
Rheinboulevard showing a river or creek, a city and a sunset

Deutz

4/5(26 area reviews)

Part of central Cologne, Deutz serves as a business center and transportation hub, boasting the Köln Messe/Deutz station. Enjoy picturesque views of the old town from the river embankment and explore nearby Rheinpark.

Deutz
Hohenzollern Bridge showing a bridge, a church or cathedral and a river or creek

Altstadt-Süd

4/5(96 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. Top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Altstadt-Süd
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Mülheim

3.5/5(15 area reviews)

Mülheim is a destination travelers 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.

Mülheim
Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is AED 412 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
AED 412
AED 463 total
8 Jan - 9 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,205 reviews)
The hotel has a perfect location and was very easy to reach from the train station. Everything is walkable, and we had a lovely view of the Dom from our room. The rooms were a good size, included a nice balcony, and the hotel felt very eco conscious. Check in could have been better. The staff member ...

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
The price is AED 409 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 409
AED 460 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,161 reviews)
Great staff and amazing value

Reviewed on 13 December 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Best Western Plus Hotel Köln City

Best Western Plus Hotel Köln City

4.5 out of 5
Innere Kanalstr. 15 Cologne NW
The price is AED 435 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
AED 435
AED 488 total
15 Jan - 16 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
Room clean Staff polite

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Köln City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne

Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne

Hans-Imhoff-Strasse 1 Cologne
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (356 reviews)
Lovely big room clean and tidy. Close to a train station and 20 min walk over the bridge to the cathedral. Staff seemed friendly. Only inconvenience was having to queue to pay for drinks in the lobby when only one person on desk and large number of people waiting to check in.

Reviewed on 17 December 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne
Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld

Venloer Straße 241-245 Cologne
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (77 reviews)
Nice hotel with good location. Check in can be long though

Reviewed on 26 November 2025

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
Domloge Lofts & Apartments

Domloge Lofts & Apartments

Hohenzollernring 32-34 Cologne NRW
Stay at this apartment in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Excellent.

Reviewed on 21 November 2025

Domloge Lofts & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cologne

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
189
5 - Excellent 49%
4 - Good
166
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
27
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Easy to get around, small enough to do major attractions in 2 days tops.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lots to do. Very salable.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Amazing city with a special charm.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

A short walk along Eigelstein street to the Eigelstein-Torburg gate, once you pass under the railway line is a pleasant surprise. The architecture, atmosphere and civilised restaurant prices compared to central station or shopping mall direction.

3/5 - Okay

Tina

Didn’t like at all, not much to look.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful city