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Cologne
Probably the most popular tourist attraction in Cologne is the picturesque Old Town, which although being almost completely reduced to rubble during World War II, was painstakingly rebuilt to retain its original character. The historical centre, where you’ll find the famed Alter Markt (Old Market), has been painstakingly rebuilt according to its pre-war style, with its famous most famous building, Cologne Cathedral, receiving a particularly careful restoration. A more modern attraction, but still one of the oldest examples in Germany, is the Cologne Zoo.
Cologne has become a major cultural centre known for its carnival, celebrated in February. Throughout the year there is plenty to do in the city thanks to the lively art scene, countless galleries and over 30 museums and galleries. The Schnütgen Museum has an extensive collection of medieval art, housed in a Romanesque church from the 11th century. The Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Arts) is home to thousands of design objects, from a chair by Mies van der Rohe to a simple retro vacuum cleaner.
If you want to practice German, then Cologne is the ideal place. The local population is known for its hospitality. Many people speak English, especially young people, and there are plenty of guided tours in English.
It’s easy to get around in Cologne thanks to the efficient and affordable public transport network, consisting of trams, buses and trains and the ticket machines have an option for English. Another great way to explore the city is by bike, which can be rented on the north side of the main train station.
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Lindner Hotel Dom Residence
Stolkgasse/ An den Dominikanern 4a, CologneThis Cologne hotel is within a half-kilometer (about 0.3 mi) of the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, the National Socialist Document Center, and the Museum Ludwig. The River Rhine is 1 km away.
Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport
Waldstr. 255, CologneLocated in Grengel, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fruit Museum, Theater am Dom, and Millowitsch Theater. Golfclub Wahn and Shops at City Center Porz are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Habsburgerring 9-13, CologneLocated in Innenstadt, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rudolfplatz, Volkstheater Millowitsch, and Wallraf-Richartz-Museum. City Hall and Cologne Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km).
FairCruise Business Hotelship Cologne
40-61 Konrad Adenauer Shore, CologneThis vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Cologne for at least part of your stay.
Courtyard by Marriott Cologne
Dagobertstrasse 23, CologneLocated in Altstadt-Nord, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Eigelstein Torburg and Cologne Cathedral. Romano-Germanic Museum and Great St. Martin Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Cristall
Ursulaplatz 9-11, CologneModern hotel situated in Cologne's city center, near the Dom Cathedral, Old Town, Central Station and Rhine.
Novum Hotel Leonet Köln Altstadt
Rubensstrasse 33, CologneLocated in Altstadt-Sued, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cologne Synagogue and Volkstheater Millowitsch. Wallraf-Richartz-Museum and City Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km).
KNM MS Switzerland II - Cologne
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, CologneLocated in Altstadt-Nord, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St Kunibert Basilica, Cologne Cathedral, and Great St. Martin Church. Romano-Germanic Museum and Alter Markt are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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INNSIDE by Meliá Düsseldorf Seestern
4.0 out of 5.0Sat, 21 Oct - Thu, 26 Oct
Stansted - Cologne - Bonn
£262
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Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
4.0 out of 5.0Sat, 21 Oct - Fri, 27 Oct
Stansted - Cologne - Bonn
£343
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Mercure Parkhotel Krefelder Hof
4.5 out of 5.0Sat, 21 Oct - Fri, 27 Oct
Stansted - Cologne - Bonn
£366
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Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
4.0 out of 5.0Mon, 30 Oct - Fri, 3 Nov
Manchester - Cologne - Bonn
£165
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TRYP Dusseldorf Krefeld Hotel
3.5 out of 5.0Sat, 21 Oct - Fri, 27 Oct
Stansted - Cologne - Bonn
£279
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Novotel Düsseldorf City West
4.0 out of 5.0Sat, 21 Oct - Fri, 27 Oct
Stansted - Cologne - Bonn
£343
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Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz
4.0 out of 5.0Mon, 30 Oct - Fri, 3 Nov
Manchester - Cologne - Bonn
£153
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Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Airport
4.0 out of 5.0Sat, 21 Oct - Fri, 27 Oct
Stansted - Cologne - Bonn
£245
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Hotel zum Walde
4.0 out of 5.0Mon, 30 Oct - Fri, 3 Nov
Manchester - Cologne - Bonn
£213
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Leonardo Hotel Aachen
4.0 out of 5.0Mon, 30 Oct - Fri, 3 Nov
Manchester - Cologne - Bonn
£118
per person
INNSIDE by Meliá Düsseldorf Hafen
4.0 out of 5.0Sat, 21 Oct - Fri, 27 Oct
Stansted - Cologne - Bonn
£471
per person
Hotel Burghof
2.5 out of 5.0Mon, 30 Oct - Fri, 3 Nov
Manchester - Cologne - Bonn
£85
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