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$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket
The bridge near the cathedral in Cologne

KölnCard - City Pass

NZ$35
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
KölnCard - City Pass
Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

NZ$56
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

NZ$27
per adult
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

NZ$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour

NZ$96
per adult
Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour
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Our pick of the best Altstadt-Nord Hotel Deals

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$225 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$225
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (1,227 reviews)
"I had a good time"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is NZ$209 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$209
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,027 reviews)
"The family room was large with nice comforts and large bathroom with separate shower and tub. The breakfast buffet had an extensive selection for every taste and diet. The location was central to the main tourist attractions, train station, restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hilton 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$604 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$604
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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)
"Dan the concierge was extremely helpful"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
The price is NZ$224 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$224
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,119 reviews)
"Great place to stay ,great staff , breakfast was brilliant and good range, and very good location to amenities and transportation ."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
Magnusstr. 20 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$196 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$196
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"This property is in a very unique place in the city and accessible to some major attractions in cologne. Great and attentive staffs as well."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
CityClass Hotel am Dom

CityClass Hotel am Dom

4 out of 5
Am Hof 38 - 46 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$193 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$193
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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
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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 Schildergasse 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 LANXESS Arena or Tanzbrunnen Köln 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 Schildergasse, 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.

Altstadt-Nord Travel Guide

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