Old Town Cologne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Cologne
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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Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Old Town Cologne Hotel Deals
URBAN LOFT Cologne
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Maritim Hotel Köln
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
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Premier Inn Köln City Süd
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Novotel Köln City
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Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
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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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