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

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 Schildergasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Old Town 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
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 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
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 Schildergasse 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 461 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
AED 461
AED 518 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,182 reviews)
The hotel is in an excellent location. Bedroom and bathroom were spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice, especially the varieties of delicious bread and the coffee. Housekeeping and reception staff were very good and hard working. However the WiFi was poor ...

Reviewed on 21 October 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2, Cologne
The price is AED 269 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
AED 269
AED 302 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (934 reviews)
The hotel is clean, the breakfast buffet is very good. A bit of a walk to the train station. Rooms are small but comfortable. Close to a major shopping centre and to the pedestrian street with lots of restaurants.

Reviewed on 21 October 2025

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41, Cologne
The price is AED 378 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
AED 378
AED 424 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,166 reviews)
The hotel itself is modern, clean and accessible. The staff are nice and friendly

Reviewed on 30 October 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
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.
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City

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! (1,057 reviews)
The apartments are very well located, only 10 minutes' walk from Heumarkt and a 5-minute walk from Poststraße U-bahn station. The apartment itself was fairly basic and a bit dusty in some areas, but comfortable and spacious enough for two people, with TVs in the living room and bedroom. The bathroom ...

Reviewed on 3 October 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)
Responsive staff.

Reviewed on 20 October 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 laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 27 October 2025

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
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
3
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

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