Elsdorf Travel Guide
Cologne
Visit Elsdorf
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
Chocolate Museum
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.
Things to do
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Top hotels in Elsdorf
Maritim Hotel Köln
"The room was beautiful and very clean and the staff was amazing."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Apart from the room size (too small for my expectations) and the mild A/C output (pretty similar to other Germany hotels) everything else worked as expected. Will recommend for budget conscious travellers."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Y"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
"there was no minibar in room, bathroom floor was dirty, room keys never worked for whole rooms for 2 days!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
"This hotel is literally in front of the cathedral. We had a room with a view, and it was incredible. The hotel itself is very clean and modern, and the area is lively but not overwhelming or noisy. Everything was just perfect. I cannot imagine staying anywhere else in Cologne."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Novotel Köln City
"Very welcoming!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Elsdorf
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.
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum 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.
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.
Deutz
Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena 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 St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
