New Town Travel Guide
Cologne
Visit New Town
Stay near popular New Town attractions
Things to do
Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: Experience the Cathedral City from the Water
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Top hotels in New Town
Steigenberger Hotel Köln
"I enjoyed the Steigenberger Hotel and all the restaurants within walking distance."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
"Great size family room with comfortable beds all round. Lighting poor in room but we tended to leave early morning and return late on. Didn’t eat in hotel"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Innception Hotel
"Great for a solo traveller, the reception staff were great, they hold your luggage which I found to be very useful, overall you get a decent space with a private bathroom but when in a city break, other than sleep, do you spend much time in a room? If you do the room has a tv… It does lack A/C but ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG
"I can fault most aspects of Ruby Ella. However the concept of shared utilities (ironing, coffee and kettle) added friction. The efficiency and easier maintenance for the hotel is at the cost of customers’ inconvenience. The pillows are super thin and soft, so you might want to avoid if you prefer ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
NunoHotel Köln City
"Clean"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
HansaDom Hotel Köln Central by Mayburgh
Where to stay in New Town
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Chocolate Museum and Schildergasse, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
