Nippes Travel Guide

Cologne

A historic church with two towers and a large central entrance.
A bustling outdoor market with various stalls selling kitchenware, clothing, and other goods.
A bird perched on a rock.
A street lined with parked cars and cherry blossom trees.
A formal garden with a central water feature, flanked by symmetrical hedges and classical architecture.

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An elephant in a sandy enclosure with large rocks and greenery in the background.

Cologne Zoo

8.6/10 (693 reviews)
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
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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
Picture 1 for Activity Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

£13
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

£41
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 Nippes

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is £96 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£96
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,266 reviews)
"Excellent staff, hotel and great location."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is £104 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£104
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG

Moskauer Strasse 30 Düsseldorf
The price is £66 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£66
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £56 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£56
9 Nov - 10 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
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt

Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt

Harkortstraße 14 Düsseldorf
The price is £60 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£60
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Konigsallee and Düsseldorf Christmas Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)
"We booked a premium room and we asked to be put in a room that over looks the train tracks at the back, the person on reception said no problem but when we got to room we were looking out the front. It's not a big deal but if no rooms available just say, don't lie"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
Sunday Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern

Sunday Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern

Emanuel-Luetze-Strasse 4 Düsseldorf
The price is £60 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£60
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Sunday Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
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Where to stay in Nippes

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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 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 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 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.

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