Nordstadt Travel Guide
Bonn
Visit Nordstadt
Popular places to visit
Old Town Hall
Appreciate the elegant rococo design of this old civic building overlooking the city’s spacious marketplace square and find out about its famous former visitors.
Dragon's Rock
You can learn about the history of Königswinter when you stop by Dragon's Rock. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Schloss Drachenburg
You can find out about the history of Königswinter with a stop at Schloss Drachenburg. Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.
Freizeitpark Rheinaue
Explore the great outdoors at Freizeitpark Rheinaue, a lovely green space in Bonn. Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.
Beethoven House
Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer
Guided tour with all senses in Melaten Cemetery
Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided Tour
Cologne Walking Tour with Audioguide: City and Cathedral
Echoes of War: A National Socialism and Cologne WWII Tour
Top hotels in Nordstadt
Maritim Hotel Köln
Very nice hotel walking distance from the dome. Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Pullman Cologne
Did not eat the VERY expensive breakfast. The a/c was not very effective
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Novotel Köln City
Very clean room with comfy beds. Great to have a kettle in the room,water cooler in lobby and amazing view from the gym
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
AMERON Köln Hotel Regent
Our stay in the Ameron was very pleasant as always. We had a small problem with the air conditioning which was never quite resolved but we're very fond of this hotel and the area in which it's located
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
All was excellent and especially the staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cologne
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nordstadt
Weststadt
Weststadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn and Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn.
Old Town Bonn
Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Bonn. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Old Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Stadthaus Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Zentrum
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Zentrum. Top attractions like Beethoven House and Bonn Marketplace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz Tram Stop or Bonn Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Suedstadt
Shopping, river views and restaurants highlight some notable features of Suedstadt. Make a stop by Rhine or Alter Zoll while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Weberstr. Tram Stop or Königstr. Tram Stop to get around town.
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Koenig and Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn.
Beuel-Mitte
Check out the theatres while you're in Beuel-Mitte. Hop on the metro at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz Tram Stop and Adelheidisstraße Tram Stop to see top sights like Rhine and Kennedy Bridge.
