Südstadt 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.
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.
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: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Südstadt
Maritim Hotel Köln
"Loved the location, hotel is a great thing to try it has such a vibe and a very easy parking underground. Needs a bit of renovation but 5 over all"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Pullman Cologne
"Clean and comfortable, great value for money"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Novotel Köln City
"Great location close to everything we needed, with very helpful and welcoming staff. The on-site parking was a big plus and made getting around very convenient."
Reviewed on 15 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
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Very clean, spacious room. Good location and close proximity to Kölner Dom. We appreciate the complimentary coffee, tea, and water in the morning. The staff are very nice too."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
"could have been better with pool and massage room."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Südstadt
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.
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.
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.
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.
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.
Zollstock
While you're strolling through Zollstock, you may want to check out the restaurants and art galleries. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Zollstockguertel U-Bahn or Zollstock Suedfriedhof U-Bahn.
