Altstadt-Nord Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.
A train station with a fence covered in colorful locks.
A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture and a modern museum building in the foreground.
A bronze equestrian statue on a stone pedestal.

Stay near popular Altstadt-Nord attractions

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)
This UNESCO world heritage site is one of the largest churches in the world, featuring great art and architecture.
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Activities

Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

NZ$38
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket
Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

NZ$55
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

NZ$48
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
The bridge near the cathedral in Cologne

KölnCard - City Pass

NZ$36
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
KölnCard - City Pass
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

NZ$28
per adult
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

NZ$57
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
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Our pick of the best Altstadt-Nord Hotel Deals

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$229 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$229
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,233 reviews)
"Huge place but good with the Cathedral from the Balcony it was awesome"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$196 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$196
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
The price is NZ$623 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$623
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent hôtel, wonderful staff, great breakfast Congratulations to the management for job well done The location is also very walkable and convenient Loved our room"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
CityClass Hotel am Dom

CityClass Hotel am Dom

4 out of 5
Am Hof 38 - 46 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$209 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$209
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
CityClass Hotel am Dom
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$267 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$267
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Cologne
Central Hotel am Dom - Köln City

Central Hotel am Dom - Köln City

An den Dominikanern 3 Cologne
The price is NZ$115 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$115
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and ...
5.8/10 (30 reviews)
"Buena ubicación pero las instalaciones no son buenas"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Central Hotel am Dom - Köln City
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Our guide on where to stay in Altstadt-Nord

Find the best Altstadt-Nord areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.

Old Town Cologne

Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse 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 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 boat with red and white stripes on a river.
Photo by Rolf Heinrich, Köln
Open Photo by Rolf Heinrich, Köln

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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