Name: B&B Hotel Aachen-City
Price range: £73

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 is a beautiful Roman Catholic church in the historic town of Aachen. The cathedral has been the coronation church of many German kings and queens. Take a guided tour of Aachen Cathedral to see bronze sculptures, magnificent gold artworks and exceptional architecture. The church is also near other historic sites in Aachen, including an imposing Gothic-Baroque town hall.

Notice the beautiful striped arches, grand columns and octagonal dome. The cathedral is a terrific example of Carolingian architecture and was based on Byzantine palace churches. The church dates to the late 8th century and was built for Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor.

Walk through the interior of Aachen Cathedral to see the handsomely decorated columns. Charlemagne shipped about 32 of the columns from Rome and Ravenna. Some were looted during the French Revolution however, over 20 have been returned and restored.

Marienschrein (Shrine of the Virgin Mary) was donated to Aachen Cathedral in the 13th century. It is a masterpiece of goldsmith art, reflecting the transitional period between the Romanesque and Gothic eras. It is adorned with depictions of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, Pope Leo III, Charlemagne and the Twelve Apostles.

Look for the glorious artwork resting on the choir in the cathedral.

A beautiful wheel chandelier hanging from the vault in Aachen Cathedral is more than 13 feet (4 metres) in diameter. Observe the many candles, lit only on special holy days. Other impressive objects in Aachen Cathedral include an 11th-century golden altar frontal and an exquisite marble throne from Carolingian times.

The UNESCO Heritage Site is located in Aachen, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Aachen Cathedral is open daily however, visiting is not permitted during special events and services.

Stop at Aachen Cathedral to see stunning gold artworks and learn about one of the most historically significant churches in Northern Europe.

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Mauritius Komfort Hotel in der Altstadt

Innenstadt

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per person

14 Jun - 17 Jun

Return flight included

London (LON) to Cologne (CGN)

8/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)

Stayed at this hotel due to its close proximity to the Cologne Christmas Markets and because we required a triple room. The location of the hotel is convenient - close to tram stop and a few mins walking distance of the Christmas Market at Heumarkt. There is also a great Brauhaus just around the corner for German beer and food. However, the hotel is on a main road and the traffic was incredibly noisy - even after midnight you should expect to hear drunken shouting, sirens, fast cars driving past etc outside. Our room was also located opposite the elevator, so we could hear every guest on our floor using it and all of their conversations. On our second night a male guest was very loud returning from their night out and as they got off the elevator around 2am they purposefully banged on our door very loudly which was a little scary (I assume they were drunk). If choosing to stay here, keep your doors firmly locked and pack ear plugs if you want any sleep. In terms of cleanliness, it was quite a dusty room. The sink was very slow to drain water. There was also occasionally a “dirty pipe/sewage” smell in the bathroom - I imagine the sinks need some drain unblocker/cleaning products! Beds are quite hard and pillows are very lumpy. On a positive note, the staff we did encounter seemed friendly - check in and check out was quick and easy. Overall, we chose this hotel purely for location and convenience, but would not choose to stay here again.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2023

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

Innenstadt

per person

7 Jun - 9 Jun

Return flight included

London (LON) to Cologne (CGN)

8/10 Very Good! (427 reviews)

Our second time here - it’s an old school great German spa hotel, with the exceptional sauna complex (which includes rituals every hour from 13.00). It’s dated at parts but that’s compensated with the very fair value. The breakfast was plenty, the service kind and welcoming and the room large and clean. We will come back.

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Astor & Aparthotel

Innenstadt

per person

24 Jun - 27 Jun

Return flight included

London (LON) to Cologne (CGN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (174 reviews)

The hotel is in a perfect part of town where there is plenty to do if you choose to hang around the area and central enough to walk to the more “happening” parts of town. The staff are great and will assist you and the rooms are equipped with a TV, kettle and strong Wi-Fi

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023

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