Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

Cologne

A historic building with arched windows and a patterned facade.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.
A modern building with reflective glass windows and a unique cantilevered section.
A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a high ceiling with skylights.

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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

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

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
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

£17
per adult
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
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Top hotels in Old Town Cologne

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is £98 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£98
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,218 reviews)
"The room was clean but the aircon didn't work. It shouldn't take 4 trips to reception and a night trying to sleep in a Sauna before something was done. And that was only because I firmly requested a change of rooms. Unfortunately Google reviews highlighted this is an ongoing issue for this hotel. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is £96 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£96
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic, decided to stay another night. No faults no complaints, room was amazing."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is £65 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£65
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"In fact I arrived and the parking was full and they Check-in give me a list of place to Park but all more costly and with at least 10-20 minutes walk. And my room, i understand that we try to optimise but"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £250 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£250
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Elegant, a bit pricey, but worth every penny. Location is phenomenal - 2 minute walk from the train station and directly across the street from the awesome Gothic masterpiece Koln Cathedral."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
The price is £97 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£97
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,137 reviews)
"Friendly staff! Great amenities. Beautiful view from the rooftop lounge! Clean and well maintained property! Good location easy to walk to several sites, shopping and restaurants. Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

4.5 out of 5
Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz 1 Cologne NW
The price is £117 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£117
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel room was comfortable with a fantasticaly comfortable bed. There was plenty of tasty choices at breakfast and all the staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Find the best Old Town Cologne areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Town Cologne
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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 LANXESS Arena, 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 National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt 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 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 white riverboat with "Viking" written on the side, traveling on a river with a bridge in the background.

Mülheim

Mülheim is a destination travellers like for its museums, and you might hop aboard the metro at Am Emberg U-Bahn or Im Weidenbruch U-Bahn to explore sights like Palladium.

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