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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A clear pool with swimmers, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

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

Picture 1 for Activity Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

£14
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Public brewhouse tour in English

Public brewhouse tour in English

£17
per adult
Public brewhouse tour in English
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

Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour

£42
per adult
Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die 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 £98 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£98
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,215 reviews)
"Large hotel in the centre of Cologne perfect for walking around old town. Paid £230 E270 for a queen room. Bed was 135cm wide 4feet 6inches. Plenty of hot water for evening shower. 10 am no hot water. 11.40 warm water available. Sunday breakfast ends 11 am by 10 am most of the food had gone and was ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG

Moskauer Strasse 30 Düsseldorf
The price is £68 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£68
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Staff very helpful and many of them which is unusual. Breakfast well presented and replenished often. I like the idea of having a free drink if your room is not cleaned."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is £63 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£63
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
The price is £235 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£235
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel that dates back decades but feels very modern in style and amenities. It appears in a novel by Graham Greene. I’ve stayed in many high end hotels, but never one with a staff at once so friendly, professional, and helpful. I can’t recommend this hotel enough. It also is perfectly ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt

Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt

Harkortstraße 14 Düsseldorf
The price is £59 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£59
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Konigsallee and PSD Bank Dome are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (335 reviews)
"The property is just off a tram stop and round the corner from the train station making getting about very easy. The old town is very pretty and easily walked to from the hotel. Value for money was excellent."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Habsburgerring 9-13 Cologne NW
The price is £84 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£84
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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
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Where to stay in Nippes

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

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 LANXESS Arena or Tanzbrunnen Köln 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.

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