Poppelsdorf Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Poppelsdorf Palace
After visiting Poppelsdorf Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn, a lovely green space in Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bonn Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Bonn Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Private city tour Bonn - City Highlights
Top hotels in Poppelsdorf
Novotel Köln City
The room was great, quiet, clean and quit big!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
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 Feb 2026
Pullman Cologne
Good size room and bed. Great shower
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
The room was very comfortable, hotel staff were nice, location was perfect- close to the Christmas markets, museums, lots of shopping, and the Cathedral.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Room clean, little noise, friendly staff, free coffee was a bonus
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poppelsdorf
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn and Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn.
Suedstadt
Shopping, river views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rheinsteig or Rhine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.
Endenich
Travellers like the theatres in Endenich, and Haus der Springmaus is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kessenich
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Kessenich. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Rhineland Nature Park, and jump on the metro at Eduard-Otto-Str. Tram Stop or Pützstrasse Tram Stop to get around the city.
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.
