Nippes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic church with two towers and a large central entrance.
A bustling outdoor market with various stalls selling kitchenware, clothing, and other goods.
A bird perched on a rock.
A street lined with parked cars and cherry blossom trees.
A formal garden with a central water feature, flanked by symmetrical hedges and classical architecture.

Stay near popular Nippes attractions

A clear pool with swimmers, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

Cologne Zoo

8.6/10 (693 reviews)
Come to Cologne’s zoo to see rare species, birds, fish and lovely surroundings.
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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 Nippes Hotel Deals

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$225 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$225
11 Aug - 12 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 ...
Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is NZ$127 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$127
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,014 reviews)
"Bog standard premier inn with some confusing lifts.... Staff were friendly on arrival and stored our bags.... was some confusion with staff on checkin but all sorted. Rooms were adequate and as expected. Location was good. Breakfast was typical Premier Inn. Worked well. Would not want to stay more ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt

Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt

Harkortstraße 14 Düsseldorf
The price is NZ$117 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$117
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Konigsallee and PSD Bank Dome are located ...
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Habsburgerring 9-13 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$192 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$192
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is NZ$208 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$208
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,017 reviews)
"Hotel is centrally located. Very busy when we checked in. Property and facilities is as you expect from Hilton so fairly uniform affair which much individual character and feeling a little dated. Staff were efficient and polite without being overly warm/friendly. Underground parking was convenient, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hilton Cologne
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$230 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$230
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect hotel to stay for a city break due to its very central location and close proximity to main attractions"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
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Our guide on where to stay in Nippes

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A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

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.

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.

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