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 CHIO Stadium 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 Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen and Eurogress 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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Preuswald

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

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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
Novotel Aachen City
Novotel Aachen City
4 out of 5
Peterstr. 66, Aachen, NW
The price is £72 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£72
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (846 reviews)
"The hotel and room as such were fine. But there are too many drug addicts and drunks in the blocks around the hotel. The parking lot is spacious but some parts of it are used as public latrine. Very close to main shopping areas and other parts of the city center."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Novotel Aachen City
Motel One Aachen
Motel One Aachen
Kapuzinergraben, Aachen, NRW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £75 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£75
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (290 reviews)
"The hotel Is centrally located. The room was clean and quiet and the staff was friendly. Great place to stay and see the cathedral."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Motel One Aachen
Maritim Hotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is £104 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£104
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (1,142 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this hotel. Most of the reception staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was very clean in all areas and well maintained. Breakfast was excellent, the pool, sauna and steam were in good working order. The service at the 24/7 bar was excellent. The location was really good, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (22 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 Sep 2024

Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"overall a great experience"

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
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! (1,034 reviews)
"Great location, would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
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Popular places to visit

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

Aachen Cathedral

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

4/5(3 reviews)

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

CHIO Stadium

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at CHIO Stadium during your trip to Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

CHIO Stadium

Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen

5/5(3 reviews)

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

Things to do

5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany

5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany

£46
per adult
5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany
Aachen - Old town Guided tour

Aachen - Old town Guided tour

£295
per traveller
Aachen - Old town Guided tour
Scavenger Hunt Aachen

Aachen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

£7
per adult
Aachen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
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Photo by Norbert Dabekaussen

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Wittem

Wittem

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

Eschweiler

Kerkrade featuring heritage architecture

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