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

Picture 1 for Activity Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

Rp325.227
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise

Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise

Rp406.533
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour

Rp996.006
per adult
Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

Rp599.636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Rp396.370
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

Rp315.063
per adult
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Old Town Cologne

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.297.739 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.297.739
Rp2.581.625 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,226 reviews)
"Great rooms and great location"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is Rp1.506.148 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.506.148
Rp1.692.157 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome staff, very friendly and helpful. Location is not that bad to the city central."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.048.077 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp2.048.077
Rp2.301.081 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic, decided to stay another night. No faults no complaints, room was amazing."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
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 Rp2.069.988 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp2.069.988
Rp2.325.632 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Great breakfast Super location I'd go back anytime"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

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

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp5.773.567 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp5.773.567
Rp6.486.602 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"My wife and I travel extensively staying at 4 and 5 star properties. I will never stay at this hotel !!! Before booking this hotel I recommend checking out other properties that are newer - cleaner and bug free. After traveling for 35 years - I have never written a review like this. The pictures ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is Rp2.114.014 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.114.014
Rp2.375.012 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"The neighborhood could be cleaner. There are homeless people."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hilton Cologne
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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 Romano-Germanic Museum, 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 LANXESS Arena, 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 Schildergasse, 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