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 Eifelsteig and Carolus Thermen Bad 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.

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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
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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 Drielandenpunt.

Preuswald
INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen

INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen

4 out of 5
Sandkaulstr. 20, Aachen
The price is £70 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£70
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (654 reviews)
Great 3 night stay.
"We arrived early and the friendly front of house staff couldn’t have been more helpful. We were checked in and supplied with a cot very quickly. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. There was a free (nonalcoholic) mini bar which was restocked each day, that was a nice touch. We didn’t use the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen
Novotel Aachen City

Novotel Aachen City

4 out of 5
Peterstr. 66, Aachen, NW
The price is £78 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£78
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (857 reviews)
"Nice overall. Just the AC wasn’t working in our room and it was too hot. Also the room was small for a family of 4"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Novotel Aachen City
Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is £98 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£98
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,159 reviews)
"A well located comfortable hotel. Staff friendly and helpful. Room well appointed with a partial view of the cathedral. Loved my 3 night stay. Would definitely return to Cologne and this hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 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! (1,044 reviews)
"Staff was welcoming and did accommodate our request to be near another room, location was walkable to many major areas and also accessible by metro. Our unit had everything we needed, bed was very comfortable. Groceries right around the corner. Overall a good stay!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 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

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

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

Things to do

Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket

Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket

£16
per adult
Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket
5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany

5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany

£48
per adult
5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany
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

Stolberg

Wittem

Wittem

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

Eschweiler

Kerkrade featuring heritage architecture

Kerkrade

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