Grengel Travel Guide
Cologne
Popular places to visit
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.
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.
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.
Chocolate Museum
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.
Things to do
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Grengel
Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport
Moxy Cologne-Bonn Airport
Really convenient location- we were obviously close enough to airport for easy reach, but also train into centre from here for Christmas markets was super easy. Lovely staff and great barman got us far too merry!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
Absolutely perfect location for karneval. Close to everything you need to have a good time. Great restaurants and bars nearby, transit is 30 seconds outside the hotel, can't ask for a better spot. And the rooms are HUGE for Europe. Our one issue was the room was extremely dusty and the pillows were ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Pullman Cologne
Checked in the first night and room given was not cleaned. Was left dirty from previous resident. Was offered a minor upgrade though
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Novotel Köln City
Lovely clean comfy room. Easy 30 min walk along the river to the hotel from central station. I slept so well, I didn't have time to have the included breakfast. Staff on reception at check in very welcoming and I was able to check in a little early which was great.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
AMERON Köln Hotel Regent
Overall, the hotel was good and I had a pleasant stay. I did not receive any VIP benefits such as a room upgrade or similar perks. As an Expedia Gold Member, I was expecting at least one VIP offer from the hotel, but no benefits were provided at all. The only thing I received was early check-in Additionally, ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Grengel
Porz
The bars and golf courses are just a few things visitors like about Porz. City Center Porz and Bergisches Land Nature Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Porz Markt U-Bahn or Porz Steinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Rodenkirchen
Rodenkirchen is well liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Rhine and Forstbotanischer Garten Köln are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Rodenkirchen Tram Stop or Siegstrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Humboldt - Gremberg
Though Humboldt - Gremberg may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Odysseum and LANXESS Arena.
Poll
When in Poll and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rheinau Harbour or LANXESS Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Poll Salmstrasse U-Bahn or Baumschulenweg U-Bahn.
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.
Südstadt
When in Südstadt and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cologne Cathedral or Rheinau Harbour and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chlodwigplatz U-Bahn or Ubierring U-Bahn.
