Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with arched windows and a patterned facade.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.
A modern building with reflective glass windows and a unique cantilevered section.
A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a high ceiling with skylights.

Stay near popular Old Town Cologne attractions

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

Cologne Cathedral

9.2/10 (5,405 reviews)
This UNESCO world heritage site is one of the largest churches in the world, featuring great art and architecture.
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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 Old Town Cologne Hotel Deals

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$225 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$225
16 Aug - 17 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$135 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$135
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,002 reviews)
"We booked 1 double and 1 twin room. The Rooms are tiny. Just enough room for the bed and no where to store a suitcase. Barely enough room to walk past. The room with the twin beds had a clear stain on the carpet which clearly needed to be replaced. The hotel location is OK, 15min walk to city centre. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is NZ$209 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$209
20 Aug - 21 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 ...
Hilton Cologne
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
The price is NZ$605 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$605
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Dan the concierge was extremely helpful"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$231 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$231
23 Aug - 24 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
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
The price is NZ$190 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$190
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,111 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived the staff were helpful and friendly and welcoming. The hotel is excellently maintained and immaculately clean. Free coffee and water are available at all times and the breakfast was really good."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Find the best Old Town Cologne areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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.

A white riverboat with "Viking" written on the side, traveling on a river with a bridge in the background.

Mülheim

Mülheim is a destination travellers like for its museums, and you might hop aboard the metro at Am Emberg U-Bahn or Im Weidenbruch U-Bahn to explore sights like Palladium.

Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

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