Belgian Quarter Travel Guide
Cologne
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Popular places to visit
Volkstheater Millowitsch
Enjoy a show at Volkstheater Millowitsch, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
From Bonn: Rhine River to Linz Sightseeing Boat Tour
Top hotels in Belgian Quarter
Maritim Hotel Köln
Nice location and comfortable room. Close to all amenities we needed
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Pullman Cologne
Clean and comfortable, great value for money
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
5 minutes to the train station 10 minutes to the church museums and promenade walking at a leisurely pace. Location was great. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Novotel Köln City
Very clean and quiet hotel. Good location for walking to multiple locations. Easy walk into the city centre. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Large elegantly appointed room with every amenity you could hope for. Hotel was a three minute walk from the train station. Cozy little bar on site. Walkable to multiple restaurants.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Belgian Quarter
Altstadt-Nord
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Schauspiel Koln and Friesenplatz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse 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.
Ehrenfeld
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ehrenfeld. Top attractions like MMC Studios and Neptunbad are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Koernerstrasse U-Bahn or Venloer Strasse Guertel U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
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 Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
