5/5 - Excellent
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Easy to get around, small enough to do major attractions in 2 days tops.
Cologne
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Where to stay in Cologne
Innenstadt
Central to Cologne, Innenstadt boasts historic old town charm, Gründerzeit era new town, and Deutz quarter. Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring.
Old Town Cologne
Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt-Nord
4.5/5(378 area reviews)
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.
Deutz
4/5(26 area reviews)
Part of central Cologne, Deutz serves as a business center and transportation hub, boasting the Köln Messe/Deutz station. Enjoy picturesque views of the old town from the river embankment and explore nearby Rheinpark.
Altstadt-Süd
4/5(96 area reviews)
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. Top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Mülheim
3.5/5(15 area reviews)
Mülheim is a destination travelers 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.
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is AED 407 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 407
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,101 reviews)
"A large but very well run hotel. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast with a large selection of food and drink. Being in the Old Town, places of interest were easily accessible and there were many restaurants within a short walking distance."
Reviewed on 23 March 2025
Dorint An der Messe Köln
Deutz-Muelheimer-Str. 22 - 24, Cologne, NW
The price is AED 374 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
AED 374
AED 421 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
A great stay!
"A well located hotel to the trade centre with lovely staff and great comfortable rooms. The food- well all I can say is that I’ll be thinking about that goats cheese salad until I next stay there! It was amazing!"
Reviewed on 10 March 2025
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Holzmarkt 4, Cologne, NW
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The price is AED 353 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
AED 353
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were brilliant and so helpful. We expected proper balconies not just a an outer space."
Reviewed on 3 March 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Blaubach 3, Cologne, NW
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Just what we wanted for our stay in Cologne. Perfect for 3 people. The ability to make sandwiches/rolls for lunch and breakfast was great."
Reviewed on 24 March 2025
Numa Cologne Ehrenfeld
Venloer Straße 241-245, Cologne
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"Very cost efficent"
Reviewed on 5 February 2025
limehome Köln Friesenplatz
Friesenpl. 15, Cologne, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
Great hotel
"Good apartment, next to uban station, only 2 stops from the Dom cathedral and the Hauptbahnhof (main Station). Clean and nice, spacious even for the M flat. And not expensive!"
Reviewed on 9 December 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
4.5/5(394 reviews)
You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you make a stop at a top site like Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.
LANXESS Arena
4.5/5(26 reviews)
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Chocolate Museum
4.5/5(78 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Chocolate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
RheinEnergieStadion
4/5(46 reviews)
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its local chocolate shops.
Cologne Zoo
4.5/5(11 reviews)
Meet the animals who call Cologne Zoo home during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Old Market
4.5/5(103 reviews)
During your visit to Cologne, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Old Market. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Reviews of Cologne
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Lots to do. Very salable.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Amazing city with a special charm.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
A short walk along Eigelstein street to the Eigelstein-Torburg gate, once you pass under the railway line is a pleasant surprise. The architecture, atmosphere and civilised restaurant prices compared to central station or shopping mall direction.
3/5 - Okay
Tina
Didn’t like at all, not much to look.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Wonderful city
Other places like Cologne
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- Cologne Cathedral
- LANXESS Arena
- Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
- Chocolate Museum
- RheinEnergieStadion
- Musical Dome
- Cologne Zoo
- Old Market
- Palladium
- Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake
- Hay Market
- MMC Studios
- Neumarkt
- Claudius Therme
- BayArena
- University of Cologne
- City Center Porz
- Friesenplatz
- Tanzbrunnen Köln
- Mediterana
- MediaPark
- Fühlinger Lake
- City Hall
- Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse
- Hohenzollern Bridge
- Michael Schmacher Kart and Event Center
- Odysseum
- Cologne Philharmonic
- Great St. Martin Church
- Romano-Germanic Museum
- Museum Ludwig