Eil Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
This UNESCO world heritage site is one of the largest churches in the world, featuring great art and architecture.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Cologne Zoo
Come to Cologne’s zoo to see rare species, birds, fish and lovely surroundings.
Chocolate Museum
Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.
Activities
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Our pick of the best Eil Hotel Deals
Maritim Hotel Köln
"top location in old town Cologne"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Most hotels we've stayed in have small fridges. Having one here would have improved our stay."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Great hotel to stay in, close to the station and city centre, staff were very friendly and helpful, room was comfortable - overall would recommend to people to stay here in Cologne"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
"there was no minibar in room, bathroom floor was dirty, room keys never worked for whole rooms for 2 days!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
"Anständig grosses Zimmer und Bad, ruhig, sehr nahe beim Bahnhof und Frühstücksbuffet mit grosser Auswahl."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Novotel Köln City
"Very welcoming!"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Eil
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.
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum 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.
Altstadt-Nord
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
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.
