Cologne
Travel Guide
Visit Cologne
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 Hohe Strasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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 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
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
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
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
Amazing location, near the beautiful church, train station, and river! Plenty of restaurants inside, and nearby.
Reviewed on 27 April 2026
Pullman Cologne
Clean and comfortable, great value for money
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
5 minutes to the train station 10 minutes to the church museums and promenade walking at a leisurely pace. Location was great. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne
Amazing. Largest bathrooms i have seen in Europe!
Reviewed on 12 February 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Staff were very friendly and helpful, however room was not clean, dishwasher was disgusting, centrally controlled air circulation was set to heat which meant room was extremely hot and only way to cool down was to open the windows to a very noisy street with traffic and ambulances running all night. ...
Reviewed on 9 April 2026
Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
Das Hotel liegt perfekt zwischen dem Ehrenfeld und dem Stadtzentrum. Der online Check in verlief reibungslos. Zimmer war sauber und sehr modern eingerichtet. Blick auf die Kölner Skyline war ein echtes Highlight. Frühstück ok aber sehr günstig.
Reviewed on 26 March 2026
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
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
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
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
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
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
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.
