Altstadt-Süd Travel Guide

Cologne

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Chocolate Museum

8.6/10 (1,697 reviews)
Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.
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Things to do

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

Rp325.227
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise

Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise

Rp406.533
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour

Rp996.006
per adult
Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

Rp599.636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Rp396.370
per adult
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

Rp315.063
per adult
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Altstadt-Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is Rp1.382.348 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.382.348
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"In fact I arrived and the parking was full and they Check-in give me a list of place to Park but all more costly and with at least 10-20 minutes walk. And my room, i understand that we try to optimise but"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.041.556 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp2.041.556
per night
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic, decided to stay another night. No faults no complaints, room was amazing."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.092.722 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.092.722
per night
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Impeccable"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Novotel Köln City
a&o Köln Neumarkt

a&o Köln Neumarkt

Mauritiuswall 64-66 Cologne NW
The price is Rp906.110 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp906.110
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (556 reviews)
"No house keeping for as long i was there , I have to change my towels by my self , breakfast was ok , parking very convenient . Staff not too friendly"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

a&o Köln Neumarkt
Mauritius Hotel & Therme

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

4 out of 5
Mauritiuskirchplatz 3-11 Cologne NW
The price is Rp1.788.412 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.788.412
per night
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (704 reviews)
"Excellent German style sauna. Handy location for the gay scene."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Mauritius Hotel & Therme
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels

art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels

Holzmarkt 4 Cologne NW
The price is Rp1.075.160 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.075.160
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful, spacoius and clean. Its hust the room was warm."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

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Where to stay in Altstadt-Süd

Find the best Altstadt-Süd areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Old Town Cologne

Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.

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Innenstadt

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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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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.

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Mülheim

Mülheim is a destination travellers 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.

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