Altstadt-Nord Travel Guide

Cologne

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
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A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture and a modern museum building in the foreground.
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A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

Cologne Cathedral

9.2/10 (5,405 reviews)
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
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Things to do

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

£14
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Public brewhouse tour in English

Public brewhouse tour in English

£17
per adult
Public brewhouse tour in English
Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

£25
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

£12
per adult
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour

£42
per adult
Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

£25
per adult
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn
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Top hotels in Altstadt-Nord

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is £102 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£102
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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 ...
Maritim Hotel Köln
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is £98 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£98
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Cologne
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
The price is £250 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£250
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Our stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom was amazing, and not long enough! The room was absolutely beautiful with plenty of space, and the staff was so welcoming and friendly! It's an excellent location right around the corner from the train station and the Dom and shopping! This will always ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
The price is £77 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£77
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,121 reviews)
"Location is a bit shady at night as all train stations are but not terrible Breakfast was OK Gym is surprisingly functional so big kudos"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
CityClass Hotel am Dom

CityClass Hotel am Dom

4 out of 5
Am Hof 38 - 46 Cologne NW
The price is £85 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£85
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing clean rooms, quick easy check in & out. Lovely staff on reception. Great location"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

CityClass Hotel am Dom
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

4.5 out of 5
Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz 1 Cologne NW
The price is £117 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£117
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"A fantastic hotel that is right at the heart of Cologne. Right next to the train station, cathedral, the Rhine and cafes. Our third stay and will keep returning."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
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Where to stay in Altstadt-Nord

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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a tower, and a bridge with a blue arch.

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.

A river with bridges, a cathedral, and a tower.

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.

A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.

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 Chocolate Museum and Schildergasse, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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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