Aachen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Aachen Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and interior views
Aachen Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture
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Aachen

Where to stay in Aachen

Aachen Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Aachen-Mitte

Aachen-Mitte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aachen Cathedral and Aachen Town Hall.

Aachen-Mitte
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Laurensberg

You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Laurensberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Hauptstadion or New Tivoli Stadium.

Laurensberg
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Brand

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brand and surrounding area, you can visit Eifelsteig and Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen.

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Frankenberg Quarter

Though Frankenberg Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aachener Zoo and Marschiertor.

Frankenberg Quarter
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Pontviertel

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pontviertel and surrounding area, you can visit Aachen Town Hall and Aachen Cathedral.

Pontviertel
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Preuswald

Though Preuswald may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dreilaendereck and Drielandenpunt.

Preuswald
Novotel Aachen City

Novotel Aachen City

4 out of 5
Peterstr. 66, Aachen, NW
The price is Rp1.529.403 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.529.403
Rp1.636.461 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (865 reviews)
"Nice overall. Just the AC wasn’t working in our room and it was too hot. Also the room was small for a family of 4"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Novotel Aachen City
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41, Cologne
The price is Rp1.679.891 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.679.891
Rp1.887.358 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,162 reviews)
"Quirky rooms. Excellent, friendly service. Nice area. Try exploring out of the door to the left rather than going straight into the city."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is Rp2.110.337 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp2.110.337
Rp2.371.061 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa 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 reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,179 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
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Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse

Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse

Vereinsstrasse 2, Aachen
Stay at this aparthotel in Aachen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Suermondt Ludwig Museum and Marschiertor ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"Loved the unit, super quiet, nice location to train station and walk into town. Kitchenette is perfect for longer stay. Housekeeping available for fresh towels. Shower floor very slick, and self-entry security pad not letting guests into building, waited 4 hrs for IT assistance. Never fixed front ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2024

Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City

Aparthotel Adagio Köln City

Blaubach 3, Cologne, NW
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,056 reviews)
"The apartments are very well located, only 10 minutes' walk from Heumarkt and a 5-minute walk from Poststraße U-bahn station. The apartment itself was fairly basic and a bit dusty in some areas, but comfortable and spacious enough for two people, with TVs in the living room and bedroom. The bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld

Venloer Straße 241-245, Cologne
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)
"No internal aircon"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
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Popular places to visit

Aachen Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Aachen Cathedral

Visit one of the oldest cathedrals in Northern Europe to see a fascinating collection of medieval art and admire the church’s stunning architecture.

Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Town Hall featuring heritage architecture

Aachen Town Hall

Built on the ruins of Charlemagne’s palace, this town hall is regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic and Baroque architecture in Aachen.

Aachen Town Hall
Katschhof

Katschhof

You can find out about the history of Aachen with a visit to Katschhof. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

Katschhof

RWTH Aachen University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit RWTH Aachen University during your trip to Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

RWTH Aachen University

Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen

You can find out about the history of Aachen when you stop by Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen

Hauptstadion

You can take time to visit Hauptstadion during your travels to Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

Hauptstadion

Things to do

Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle

Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle

Rp279.479
per adult
Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle
5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany

5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany

Rp1.060.094
per adult
5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany
Aachener Dom von Kräutergarten

Tour of the Old Town - ENGLISH (public)

Rp289.116
per adult
Tour of the Old Town - ENGLISH (public)
Scavenger Hunt Aachen

Aachen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

Rp154.003
per adult
Aachen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket

Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket

Rp346.940
per adult
Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket
Aachen City Hall

Aachen Town Hall Tour - GERMAN (public)

Rp346.940
per adult
Aachen Town Hall Tour - GERMAN (public)
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Cities near Aachen

Photo "Eschweiler" by georama (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by georama (CC BY)

Eschweiler

Kerkrade featuring heritage architecture

Kerkrade

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