Altstadt-Nord Travel Guide

Cologne

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.
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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

Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

£24
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings
Picture 1 for Activity Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

£14
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

£24
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

Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour

£42
per adult
Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The 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 £98 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£98
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
"Great location. Excellent facilities. Parking is 32 Euros a day so be prepared."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
Magnusstr. 20 Cologne NW
The price is £86 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£86
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice room and staff was wonderful. It was a bit noisy outside our room on Friday and Saturday nights but I overall all was great. Good location in the city."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £267 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£267
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent hôtel, wonderful staff, great breakfast Congratulations to the management for job well done The location is also very walkable and convenient Loved our room"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
CityClass Hotel am Dom

CityClass Hotel am Dom

4 out of 5
Am Hof 38 - 46 Cologne NW
The price is £93 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£93
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,008 reviews)
"The balcony rooms are absolutely stunning, giving you a perfect view of the cathedral. The staff went above and beyond to be accommodating, welcoming, and helpful with navigating the city."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

CityClass Hotel am Dom
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is £114 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£114
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The location was amazing. You can see cologne cathedral right outside your window. The location was great"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hilton Cologne
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
The price is £79 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£79
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,097 reviews)
"Great place to stopover for 1 night. 5 minute walk from the station and Cathedral! Hotel Staff were really friendly and free coffee, tea and water from 11:30pm - 11:30am."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
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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 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.

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.

A white boat with red and white stripes on a river.

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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