Innenstadt Travel Guide

Cologne

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a tower, and a bridge with a blue arch.
A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and a boat.
A modern building with a unique curved facade and a historic cathedral with spires in the background.
A historic church with twin spires, surrounded by colorful buildings and a public square with trees and outdoor seating.
A Gothic cathedral with intricate architecture and flying buttresses.

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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

£23
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings
Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

£24
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour
Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

£36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour
Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour

Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour

£28
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour
COLOGNE Exciting discovery tour through the old town

Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

£42
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks

Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks

£22
per adult
Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks
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Top hotels in Innenstadt

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is £96 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£96
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,268 reviews)
"We arrived early and the staff was accommodating to check us in Our rooms were huge, beds comfortable and linens lovely Great location to walk into the old town"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is £110 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£110
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Kid friendly. Freee crib and blanket for kids. Great breakfast buffet. Large rooms and excellent location. Near lots of restaurant and supermarket"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is £64 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£64
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is £84 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£84
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Novotel Köln City
Dorint An der Messe Köln

Dorint An der Messe Köln

Deutz-Muelheimer-Str. 22 - 24 Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £95 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£95
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Dorint An der Messe Köln
Mauritius Hotel & Therme

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

4 out of 5
Mauritiuskirchplatz 3-11 Cologne NW
The price is £89 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£89
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Mauritius Hotel & Therme
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Where to stay in Innenstadt

Find the best Innenstadt areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.

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.

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

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 Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A riverside promenade with people sitting and walking, surrounded by modern buildings and trees.

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 Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A historic brick building with a tower and a dome, surrounded by autumn trees and a landscaped garden.

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.

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