Cologne

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Where to stay in Cologne

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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.

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Altstadt-Süd

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

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Ehrenfeld

Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ehrenfeld. Top attractions like MMC Studios and Neptunbad are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Koernerstrasse U-Bahn or Venloer Strasse Guertel U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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.

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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.

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is AED 426 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
AED 426
AED 479 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is AED 266 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
AED 266
AED 299 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is AED 313 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
AED 313
AED 351 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne

Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne

Hans-Imhoff-Strasse 1 Cologne
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
"Great stay for a conference."

Reviewed on 22 September 2026

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Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld

Venloer Straße 241-245 Cologne
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Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Friesenpl. 15 Cologne NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (82 reviews)
"More toilet paper would be appreciated"

Reviewed on 7 September 2026

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Cologne Cathedral

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You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you make a stop at a top site like Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.
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