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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
CityClass Hotel Alter Markt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery	4.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Pullman Cologne	4.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

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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.

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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 Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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.

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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 St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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.

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Top Old Town Cologne Hotel Reviews

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cute little hotel. Close to everything. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. We had a room right next to the elevator and could NOT hear a thing. Breakfast buffet was also very good"

Rhein-Hotel St. Martin

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel. The location was great! We had a double room with private bathroom & the panoramic view. The courtyard & some of the water visible. This place had old Germany charm. Tons of places to eat & about a 10 min walk to the DOM cathedral. Perfect. The fussganger/shopping was also close. The hotel sits on the Rhein river & is close to the flea market along the Rhein. Lots of things to see. Close to the main train station. The room was actually comfy. Clean. Perfect location. Not to spendy either. We went in May."

Hilton Cologne

2/10 Terrible

"Towels not clean. Floors were not cleaned, and we stayed almost 10 days. TERRIBLE POOR LIGHTING IN THE Room. If you book thru a 3rd party the property / Hilton does not award you ANY Hilton Honors rewards , this is so backwards.. why would I book this if I had know? Location is great and quiet BUT the experience has left us poor. It’s very dated and the rooms need a DESPERATE remake/ do-over etc. needs updating."

Maritim Hotel Köln

10/10 Excellent

"A great stay. Helpful welcoming staff. Sauna and pool were great (but perhaps need a more obvious translation of rules of German saunas for nieve Englishmen). Excellent buffet breakfast. Hotel is brilliantly situated to explore old town. Even lower cost rooms have a nice aspect, I imagine Rhine river view rooms are stunning."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Old Town Cologne?

Old Town Cologne is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and charming cafes. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Old Town Cologne? Consider a visit to Cologne Cathedral while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Old Town Cologne?

Based on our traveller data, Maritim Hotel Köln is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town Cologne. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Pullman Cologne and Novotel Köln City.

How many hotels are there in Old Town Cologne?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cologne, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 178 Old Town Cologne hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Cologne, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Old Town Cologne.

What is there to do around this Cologne neighbourhood?

Some landmarks in Old Town Cologne that you won't want to miss include Cologne Cathedral, Pixie Fountain and St Gereon's Basilica. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Hohe Strasse are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town Cologne include Schildergasse, St. Cecilia's Church and Fragrance Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Schnuetgen Museum and Kolumba are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cologne.

How can I get around Old Town Cologne and the greater Cologne area?

If you want to see more of the city, Heumarkt U-Bahn is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Neumarkt U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. If you want to see some sights out of town, hop on a train. Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) is the closest train station, but Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) and Cologne Central Station are also close by.

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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Innenstadt

Altstadt-Nord

Deutz

Altstadt-Süd

Mülheim

Top Old Town Cologne Hotel Reviews

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

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