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 Cologne City 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 LANXESS Arena or Tanzbrunnen Köln 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 432 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
AED 432
AED 485 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,220 reviews)
"Room was a very good size with nice balcony and city view, but the room itself very dated like it’s stuck in the 1980’s and the aircon was just like having an oscillating fan will no cold air at all and it was 38c in Cologne so we had to keep the curtains closed to stop the room becoming a sauna, ..."

Reviewed on 5 August 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is AED 305 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
AED 305
AED 342 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Habsburgerring 9-13 Cologne NW
The price is AED 368 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
AED 368
AED 414 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"When a hotel Steigenberger is indistinguishable from any mass corporate chain hotel of 4 stars and everything is ok but soulless then it is me who made a mistake by thinking it is better than that"

Reviewed on 5 August 2026

Steigenberger Hotel Köln
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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! (394 reviews)
"Very clean, lots of amenities. Perfect for our stay. Will be revisiting! Excellent location for the Lanxess arena."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

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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 Old Market are located ...
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Limehome Leverkusen Wiesdorfer Platz

Limehome Leverkusen Wiesdorfer Platz

Wiesdorfer Pl. 48 Leverkusen NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Leverkusen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Rathaus Galerie and Forum Leverkusen are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great location, rooms great, shower great, easy to get in and out the building, can be a little noisy if you leave your window open at night. great place to stay"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Limehome Leverkusen Wiesdorfer Platz
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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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