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.

LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.

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.

Claudius Therme
You can take time to visit Claudius Therme during your travels to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Old Market
Come to Cologne’s former market for a relaxing drink, stay to admire the architecture and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Activities

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn

Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Our pick of the best Poll Hotel Deals

Das Schlafwerk Köln-Messe
All good
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
The hotel has a perfect location and was very easy to reach from the train station. Everything is walkable, and we had a lovely view of the Dom from our room. The rooms were a good size, included a nice balcony, and the hotel felt very eco conscious. Check in could have been better. The staff member ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
The staff were super helpful, the room was incredibly clean and modern, the gym was fabulous, can’t fault it.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
The room was clean but the mattresses were so hard and there was only one pillow each! The reception staff were very accommodating though. The breakfast was good, plenty of choice.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Köln City
Room clean Staff polite
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Had a very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Poll

Südstadt
When in Südstadt and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cologne Cathedral or Rheinau Harbour and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chlodwigplatz U-Bahn or Ubierring U-Bahn.

Rodenkirchen
Rodenkirchen is well liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Rhine and Chamber Opera Cologne are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Rodenkirchen Tram Stop or Siegstrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.

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.

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.

Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rhine and Volkstheater Millowitsch are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.


