Old Town Cologne Travel Guide
Cologne
Visit Old Town Cologne
Stay near popular Old Town Cologne attractions
Things to do
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Cologne
Maritim Hotel Köln
"We had a wonderful stay at the Maritim Hotel Köln and would happily stay here again. The room was spotless when we arrived, and we really appreciated having reliable air conditioning during some warm July days. The hotel is in an excellent location, it is an easy walk to Cologne Cathedral, the Old ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"The walk from the subway to the hotel is not ideal, so if you're traveling with luggage, might want to consider another hotel. This might be on us, since our previous hotel let us check in early with no fee, but the person who helped us check in an hour earlier than the start time, didn't tell us ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Hilton Cologne
"Viejo y sucio con comida y botellas vacías en los pasillos. No volvería."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Novotel Köln City
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
"The hotel is very modern and staff are very professional and welcoming."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Old Town Cologne
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.
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.
