Nordstadt Travel Guide
Bonn
Visit Nordstadt
Popular places to visit
Old Town Hall
Appreciate the elegant rococo design of this old civic building overlooking the city’s spacious marketplace square and find out about its famous former visitors.
Dragon's Rock
You can learn about the history of Königswinter when you stop by Dragon's Rock. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Schloss Drachenburg
You can find out about the history of Königswinter with a stop at Schloss Drachenburg. Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.
Freizeitpark Rheinaue
Explore the great outdoors at Freizeitpark Rheinaue, a lovely green space in Bonn. Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.
Beethoven House
Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.
Things to do
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided Tour
Cologne: City Highlights with Local Guide
Cologne Walking Tour with Audioguide: City and Cathedral
Guided tour with all senses in Melaten Cemetery
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Top hotels in Nordstadt
Maritim Hotel Köln
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Pullman Cologne
"Room was clean, attentive staff, lots of great options for breakfast (sweet and savory)"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Novotel Köln City
"Checked in and checked out staffs were friendly and helpful. Hotel is about 20 minutes walk from the Cologne Cathedral. The were a lot to see along the way and this made the walk relatively enjoyable."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Clean rooms and comfortable bed, but if you sleep hot, bring a fan. We were so hot and the AC wasn’t working yet. Comfortable room but just terribly hot."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Very clean, spacious room. Good location and close proximity to Kölner Dom. We appreciate the complimentary coffee, tea, and water in the morning. The staff are very nice too."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
"Extremely friendly staffs~ great location!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nordstadt
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn and Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn.
Old Town Bonn
Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Bonn. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Old Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Stadthaus Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Zentrum
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Suedstadt
Shopping, river views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rhine or Rheinsteig while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Koenig and Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn.
Beuel-Mitte
Check out the theatres while you're in Beuel-Mitte. Hop on the metro at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz Tram Stop and Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to see top sights like Rhine and Kennedy Bridge.
