New Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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MediaPark

8.0/10 (7 reviews)
After visiting MediaPark, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cologne. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Activities

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$27
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
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn

NZ$58
per adult
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn
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Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

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

Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

NZ$96
per adult
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Habsburgerring 9-13 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$213 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$213
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and modern rooms. It’s a tiny bit noisy on the floors sometimes but overall, it’s a great property in a prime location in Cologne."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Hansaring 97 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$145 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$145
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Habitación amplia y limpia"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG

Hohenzollernring 79-83 Cologne
The price is NZ$242 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$242
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay here. Loved the design and location also."

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne by IHG
INA Hotel Royal

INA Hotel Royal

Hansaring 96 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$125 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$125
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (774 reviews)
"All was perfect,i enjoyed the stay,near the city,and train station,perfect,i loved it"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

INA Hotel Royal
Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Limehome Köln Friesenplatz

Friesenpl. 15 Cologne NRW
The price is NZ$153 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$153
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Old Market are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (69 reviews)
"loved the location of the property and its convenience"

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Limehome Köln Friesenplatz
NunoHotel Köln City

NunoHotel Köln City

Barbarossaplatz 4 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$158 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$158
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (347 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 June 2026

NunoHotel Köln City
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Our guide on where to stay in New Town

Find the best New Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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 National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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.

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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.

New Town Travel Guide

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