Belgian Quarter Travel Guide
Cologne
Visit Belgian Quarter
Popular places to visit
Volkstheater Millowitsch
Enjoy a show at Volkstheater Millowitsch, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
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.
Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Belgian Quarter
Limehome Köln Friesenplatz
"loved the location of the property and its convenience"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
"We had a lovely big comfortable suite overlooking the cathedral. The hotel is in the centre and very convenient for shopping, dining, sightseeing etc. The reception ladies were friendly and helpful. The underground parking had many free spaces maybe because of its high cost of €32 per day. If you ..."
Reviewed on 28 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
Novotel Köln City
"Clean room 👍 Staff 👍 Parking 👍"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"The staff were very pleasant and friendly the whole time and liked to talk to customers. The bar was nicely stocked and someone was always on hand to serve."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
"Very comfortable beds to rest. Breakfast was a bit overcrowded poorly managed but plenty of food All in all good hotel to rest"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Belgian Quarter
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 Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum 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.
Ehrenfeld
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ehrenfeld. Top attractions like MMC Studios and Cologne Carnival Museum 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.
Innenstadt
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt-Süd
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. You can visit top attractions like St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
