New Town Travel Guide

Cologne

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A riverside cityscape with modern buildings, a bridge, and a historic church.

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MediaPark

8.0/10 (7 reviews)
After visiting MediaPark, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cologne. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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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
86% 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

£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

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 New Town

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Habsburgerring 9-13 Cologne NW
The price is £84 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£84
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Hansaring 97 Cologne NW
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The price is £65 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£65
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Hohenzollernring 79-83 Cologne
The price is £99 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£99
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG
Innception Hotel

Innception Hotel

Hohenzollernring 86 Cologne
The price is £65 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£65
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (163 reviews)
"I liked the hotel. Friendly staff, clean snd good rooms snd snkeer"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Innception Hotel
HansaDom Hotel Köln Central by Mayburgh

HansaDom Hotel Köln Central by Mayburgh

Hansaring 96 Cologne NW
The price is £53 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£53
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (799 reviews)
"Very old needs to get some love and care"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

HansaDom Hotel Köln Central by Mayburgh
NunoHotel Köln City

NunoHotel Köln City

Barbarossaplatz 4 Cologne NW
The price is £73 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£73
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (386 reviews)
"Super good location. Staff were helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

NunoHotel Köln City
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Where to stay in New Town

Find the best New Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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