Niehl Travel Guide
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
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.
Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer
Top hotels in Niehl
Maritim Hotel Köln
"We had a lovely big comfortable suite overlooking the cathedral. The hotel is in the centre and very convenient for shopping, dining, sightseeing etc. The reception ladies were friendly and helpful. The underground parking had many free spaces maybe because of its high cost of €32 per day. If you ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
"Pleasant stay for one night. Good location close to the Hbf."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
"no place to get any food nearby"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Clean rooms and comfortable bed, but if you sleep hot, bring a fan. We were so hot and the AC wasn’t working yet. Comfortable room but just terribly hot."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Novotel Köln City
"Clean room 👍 Staff 👍 Parking 👍"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"The staff were very pleasant and friendly the whole time and liked to talk to customers. The bar was nicely stocked and someone was always on hand to serve."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Niehl
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne and Cologne Cable Car are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
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.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
