Nordstadt Travel Guide
Bonn
Visit Nordstadt
Popular places to visit
Old Town Hall
Appreciate the elegant rococo design of this old civic building overlooking the city’s spacious marketplace square and find out about its famous former visitors.
Heerstraße
You can find out about the history of Bonn when you stop by Heerstraße. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Dragon's Rock
You can learn about the history of Königswinter when you stop by Dragon's Rock. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Beethoven House
Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.
Schloss Drachenburg
You can find out about the history of Königswinter with a stop at Schloss Drachenburg. Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.
Freizeitpark Rheinaue
Explore the great outdoors at Freizeitpark Rheinaue, a lovely green space in Bonn. Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.
Things to do
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: City Highlights with Local Guide
Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided Tour
Guided tour with all senses in Melaten Cemetery
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Top hotels in Nordstadt
Novotel Köln City
Everything was good, breakfast and room was fine. Service at Bar & Restaurant was perfect and your waitress were kind and helpful! Garafe was good and easy to access. All the best!!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
Clear, central, exclusive hotel
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
H+ Hotel Köln Brühl
very clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
I’ve stayed here three years in a row now for a trade fair in cologne and the hotel staff are always very helpful, the rooms spotless and good location. Will be back next year!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Excelent
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Pullman Cologne
Great breakfast. Comfy beds
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nordstadt
Old Town Bonn
Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Bonn. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Old Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Stadthaus Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Castell
Castell is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Heerstraße and Rhine.
Zentrum
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Suedstadt
Shopping, river views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rheinsteig or Rhine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Koenig and Schumannhaus.
Beuel-Mitte
Check out the theatres while you're in Beuel-Mitte. Hop on the metro at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz Tram Stop and Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to see top sights like Rhine and Cultural Centre Brotfabrik.
