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 Theater Aachen and Ludwig Forum.

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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.

Pontviertel
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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 Vaals Labyrinth.

Preuswald
INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen

INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen

4 out of 5
Sandkaulstr. 20, Aachen
The price is NZ$173 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$173
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (652 reviews)
Super
"Great"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen
Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$200 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$200
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,175 reviews)
Nice hotel, easy walking to the sights
"Good location, had some construction in the area making driving to it alittle difficult. Easy to walk the area once we parked the car"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$204 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$204
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,036 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great hotel with lovely staff. Location is nice, would have been great to have more food options. I recommend and would come again."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Novotel Köln City
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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"overall a great experience"

Reviewed on 11 May 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! (1,043 reviews)
Good location but small room
"Good location within easy walking distance to sights across the city. Accommodation was small and fairly basic, but very clean. Situated on busy road which was noisy with sirens and traffic."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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$107
per adult
5 Hours Cologne to Aachen Train Tour in Germany
Aachen Cathedral a pilgrims tour of the relics

Aachen Cathedral tour with audioguide on mobile app

NZ$12
per adult
Aachen Cathedral tour with audioguide on mobile app
Aachen Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Aachen Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

NZ$463
per traveller
Aachen Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Audiobook City Rally in Aachen's Old Town with Sir Peter Morgan

Private audio book city rally in the old town of Aachen

NZ$76
per traveller
Private audio book city rally in the old town of Aachen
Aachen - Historic walking tour

Aachen - Historic walking tour

NZ$684
per traveller
Aachen - Historic walking tour
Aachen - Old town Guided tour

Aachen - Old town Guided tour

NZ$684
per traveller
Aachen - Old town Guided tour
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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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