Altstadt-Süd Travel Guide

Cologne

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Stay near popular Altstadt-Süd attractions

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Chocolate Museum

8.6/10 (1,697 reviews)
Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.
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Things to do

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

Rp329.954
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
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Cologne: Experience the Cathedral City from the Water

Rp412.443
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Experience the Cathedral City from the Water
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour

Rp1.010.485
per adult
Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

Rp608.353
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

Rp402.132
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

Rp319.643
per adult
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Altstadt-Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.472.628 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.472.628
Rp1.654.498 total
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.424.023 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.424.023
Rp2.723.493 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is Rp1.918.222 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.918.222
Rp2.155.201 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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
Mauritius Hotel & Therme

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

4 out of 5
Mauritiuskirchplatz 3-11 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.040.365 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp2.040.365
Rp2.292.247 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (714 reviews)
"No parking. We had to park blocks away in a paid parkade that was expensive. Came for the pool but didn’t get a chance to enjoy due to our lateness, as well you have to pay extra for access to it which was not worth the 1-2 hours of potential enjoyment that we could’ve had. We also did not feel that ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Mauritius Hotel & Therme
a&o Köln Neumarkt

a&o Köln Neumarkt

Mauritiuswall 64-66 Cologne NW
The price is Rp1.080.824 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.080.824
Rp1.214.326 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (566 reviews)
"terrible service they charged me twice"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

a&o Köln Neumarkt
Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton

Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton

Kaygasse 2 Cologne NW
The price is Rp2.174.064 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp2.174.064
Rp2.442.561 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
"Väldigt trevligt och lite annorlunda hotell. Hissarna skakade och knirrade så vi undvek att åka i dem. Handduschen var som en högtryckstvätt och det gick tydligen inte att göra något åt. Jättefin takbar."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Altstadt-Süd

Find the best Altstadt-Süd areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Old Town Cologne

Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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