Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.
A cathedral with tall spires, a red brick wall, and a tree with yellow leaves.
A bridge with a metal structure and a red train on the right.
A bridge with a large arch and a cathedral with two spires.
A bridge over a river with a historic cathedral in the background.

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

The bridge near the cathedral in Cologne

KölnCard - City Pass

NZ$36
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$57
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: 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
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

NZ$47
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline 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$229 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$229
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,268 reviews)
"We arrived early and the staff was accommodating to check us in Our rooms were huge, beds comfortable and linens lovely Great location to walk into the old town"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$262 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$262
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Kid friendly. Freee crib and blanket for kids. Great breakfast buffet. Large rooms and excellent location. Near lots of restaurant and supermarket"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is NZ$153 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$153
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$201 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$201
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Novotel Köln City
Mauritius Hotel & Therme

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

4 out of 5
Mauritiuskirchplatz 3-11 Cologne NW
The price is NZ$212 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$212
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
Mauritius Hotel & Therme
Central Hotel am Dom - Köln City

Central Hotel am Dom - Köln City

An den Dominikanern 3 Cologne
The price is NZ$151 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$151
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and ...
Central Hotel am Dom - Köln City
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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 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 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 Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A riverside promenade with people sitting and walking, surrounded by modern buildings and trees.

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.

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 Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A historic brick building with a tower and a dome, surrounded by autumn trees and a landscaped garden.

Ehrenfeld

Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ehrenfeld. Top attractions like MMC Studios and Neptunbad are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Koernerstrasse U-Bahn or Venloer Strasse Guertel U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Old Town Cologne Travel Guide

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