Aachen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

North Rhine-Westphalia which includes heritage architecture
Aachen Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Aachen Cathedral showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Aachen
Aachen

Where to stay in Aachen

Aachen Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Aachen-Mitte

Aachen-Mitte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aachen Cathedral and Aachen Town Hall.

Aachen-Mitte
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Laurensberg

You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Laurensberg. You might want to make time for a stop at CHIO Stadium or New Tivoli Stadium.

Laurensberg
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Brand

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brand and surrounding area, you can visit Eifelsteig and Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen.

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Frankenberg Quarter

Though Frankenberg Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aachener Zoo and Marschiertor.

Frankenberg Quarter
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Pontviertel

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pontviertel and surrounding area, you can visit Aachen Town Hall and Aachen Cathedral.

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Preuswald

Though Preuswald may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dreilaendereck and Drielandenpunt.

Preuswald
Novotel Aachen City

Novotel Aachen City

4 out of 5
Peterstr. 66, Aachen, NW
The price is NZ$166 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$166
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
"Nice overall. Just the AC wasn’t working in our room and it was too hot. Also the room was small for a family of 4"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Novotel Aachen City
INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen

INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen

4 out of 5
Sandkaulstr. 20, Aachen
The price is NZ$166 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$166
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews)
"The overall experience was very positive: friendly staff, central location and a very elaborate breakfast buffet. I just want to convey that I would not recommend room 031: it is right above the employee smoker zone AND the loading dock for goods and services. Noise, and nicotine and diesel smell ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sep. 2025

INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen
Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom

Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom

3.5 out of 5
Peterstr. 1, Aachen, NW
The price is NZ$151 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$151
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (650 reviews)
A week in Aachen
"Hotel staff were always very helpful.Room was clean and tidy.Location ideal for all amenities in Aachen town centre.All in all a very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
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Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse

Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse

Vereinsstrasse 2, Aachen
Stay at this aparthotel in Aachen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Suermondt Ludwig Museum and Marschiertor ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"Loved the unit, super quiet, nice location to train station and walk into town. Kitchenette is perfect for longer stay. Housekeeping available for fresh towels. Shower floor very slick, and self-entry security pad not letting guests into building, waited 4 hrs for IT assistance. Never fixed front ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sep. 2024

Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse
Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld

Venloer Straße 241-245, Cologne
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are ...
8/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)
"Clean and good location."

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City

Aparthotel Adagio Köln City

Blaubach 3, Cologne, NW
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,051 reviews)
Good hotel with extra perks
"Good hotel, a bit old, but has extra perks like a full-sized fridge, a sink and a stove. I was told by a colleague that breakfast is not worth it, but there are many cafes nearby with good breakfast options."

Reviewed on 4 Sep. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
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Popular places to visit

Aachen Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Aachen Cathedral

Visit one of the oldest cathedrals in Northern Europe to see a fascinating collection of medieval art and admire the church’s stunning architecture.

Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Town Hall featuring heritage architecture

Aachen Town Hall

Built on the ruins of Charlemagne’s palace, this town hall is regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic and Baroque architecture in Aachen.

Aachen Town Hall
Katschhof

Katschhof

You can find out about the history of Aachen with a visit to Katschhof. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

Katschhof

RWTH Aachen University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit RWTH Aachen University during your trip to Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

RWTH Aachen University

Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen

You can find out about the history of Aachen when you stop by Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen

CHIO Stadium

Catch an event at CHIO Stadium during your trip to Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas.

CHIO Stadium

Activities

5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany

5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany

NZ$109
per adult
5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany
Aachener Dom von Kräutergarten

Tour of the Old Town - ENGLISH (public)

NZ$30
per adult
Tour of the Old Town - ENGLISH (public)
Aachen - Historic walking tour

Aachen - Historic walking tour

NZ$694
per traveller
Aachen - Historic walking tour
Aachen - Old town Guided tour

Aachen - Old town Guided tour

NZ$694
per traveller
Aachen - Old town Guided tour
60-Minute Aachen Explore with a Local

Explore Aachen in 60 minutes with a Local

NZ$274
per adult
Explore Aachen in 60 minutes with a Local
Audiobook City Rally in Aachen's Old Town with Sir Peter Morgan

Private audio book city rally in the old town of Aachen

NZ$77
per traveller
Private audio book city rally in the old town of Aachen
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Cities near Aachen

Photo "Eschweiler" by georama (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by georama (CC BY)

Eschweiler

Kerkrade featuring heritage architecture

Kerkrade

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