Innenstadt Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Innenstadt
Popular places to visit
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.
Old Market
Come to Cologne’s former market for a relaxing drink, stay to admire the architecture and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
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.
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.
Hay Market
Learn about the local history of Cologne when you spend time at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne Walking Tour with Audioguide: City and Cathedral
Our pick of the best Innenstadt Hotel Deals
Maritim Hotel Köln
Clear, central, exclusive hotel
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Novotel Köln City
The reception staff were friendly and professional, reception areas very nice. The room was very clean and modern, well paid d out. Would have given 5 stars but the pillows were t good and the bed was a bit firm for me.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Staff very friendly and everything was clean and very well kept
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Great
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Great staff. Unfortunately the hotel was undergoing some major work to the lobby, bar and restaurant areas along with fitting new carpets in the hallways. It’s a good hotel and we will be back but as a small hotel, work in communal areas have a big knock on impact on our enjoyment of the hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Das Zimmer war sehr sauber. Nur die Geräusche von der Straße waren extrem laut -so wie wenn die Fenster nicht richtig zu sind obwohl sie es waren.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Innenstadt
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.
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 Cologne City 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.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Volkstheater Millowitsch and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
