Old Town Cologne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Old Market
Come to Cologne’s former market for a relaxing drink, stay to admire the architecture and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
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.
Neumarkt
You can find out about the history of Cologne with a trip to Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
City Hall
Over 900 years of history are built into the stones of Cologne’s governmental buildings, where structures from throughout the centuries form one stunning landmark.
Activities
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Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn
Our pick of the best Old Town Cologne Hotel Deals
Maritim Hotel Köln
Absolutely loved it 👍
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
The hotel is clean, the breakfast buffet is very good. A bit of a walk to the train station. Rooms are small but comfortable. Close to a major shopping centre and to the pedestrian street with lots of restaurants.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Lovely staff, good location, nice sized rooms. Cool communal areas - perfect for a city break.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️great place to stay, clean, spacious, walking distance to everything we wanted to see, great breakfast, kind & accommodating staff highly recommend
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Novotel Köln City
Sauberes Zimmer , haben uns wohlgefühlt
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
Near the catedral. The room was comfortable although a bit small.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Cologne
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Belgian Quarter
While you're in Belgian Quarter, take in top sights like Friesenplatz and jump on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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