Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

Cologne

A historic building with arched windows and a patterned facade.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.
A modern building with reflective glass windows and a unique cantilevered section.
A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a high ceiling with skylights.

Stay near popular Old Town Cologne attractions

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

Cologne Cathedral

9.2/10 (5,405 reviews)
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
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Things to do

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

Rp329.881
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

Rp608.218
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour

Rp1.010.261
per adult
Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Rp402.043
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

Rp319.572
per adult
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
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Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

Rp185.558
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
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Top hotels in Old Town Cologne

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.080.986 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.080.986
Rp2.337.987 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,228 reviews)
"the push button showers were the best so luxurious.Thank you for the wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is Rp1.374.596 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.374.596
Rp1.544.358 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Only adverse comment would be in terms of the limited menu and also that even the limited menu wasn’t always available."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is Rp1.546.421 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.546.421
Rp1.737.405 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Novotel Köln City
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
Magnusstr. 20 Cologne NW
The price is Rp1.737.337 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.737.337
Rp1.951.899 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location, clean and well maintained. Will definitely stay here again!!!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
CityClass Hotel am Dom

CityClass Hotel am Dom

4 out of 5
Am Hof 38 - 46 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.044.641 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp2.044.641
Rp2.297.131 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent location to visit Koln, right next door to the Cathedral, and a short walk to the padlock bridge, if arriving by train station, its a short walk and its also very close to lots of beer houses,the staff were extremely nice and helpful, would stay here agian without hesitation"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

CityClass Hotel am Dom
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.255.674 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.255.674
Rp2.534.301 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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)
"The hotel was located in a great location. The room was clean and spacious. Very comfortable."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Find the best Old Town Cologne areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

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 National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a tower, and a bridge with a blue arch.

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.

A river with bridges, a cathedral, and a tower.

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.

A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.

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 Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A white riverboat with "Viking" written on the side, traveling on a river with a bridge in the background.

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.

Old Town Cologne Travel Guide