5/5 - Excellent
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Easy to get around, small enough to do major attractions in 2 days tops.
Cologne
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Where to stay in Cologne
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.
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 Wallraf-Richartz Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is AED 410 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 410
AED 461 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,215 reviews)
Rooms were clean, but elevator was out of order which is beyond staff control but ended up having long wait times at busy times. Didn’t try the food so can’t comment on that.
Reviewed on 2 February 2026
Novotel Köln City
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is AED 347 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 347
AED 390 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
The room was great, quiet, clean and quit big!
Reviewed on 2 February 2026
Pullman Cologne
Helenenstr. 14 Cologne NW
The price is AED 392 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
AED 392
AED 440 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Good size room and bed. Great shower
Reviewed on 2 February 2026
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
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! (367 reviews)
Hotel is in good proximity to the train station. As walkers, we enjoyed crossing the Hohenzollern Bridge everyday with its iconic views of the cathedral and other sights along the Rhine. From the hotel, it is less than a 1/2 mile to reach the Old Town. Our room was clean with a huge bathroom. Amenities ...
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Blaubach 3 Cologne NW
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,075 reviews)
Clean r
Reviewed on 30 January 2026
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! (84 reviews)
Nice room
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
4.5/5(23 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Phantasialand and see why this is a popular amusement park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
4.5/5(394 reviews)
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.
LANXESS Arena
4.5/5(26 reviews)
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
RheinEnergieStadion
4/5(46 reviews)
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its local chocolate shops.
Musical Dome
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Enjoy a performance at Musical Dome, a theater with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Chocolate Museum
4.5/5(78 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Chocolate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Reviews of Cologne
4.4
Top Destination
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
