Altstadt-Süd Travel Guide
Cologne





Visit Altstadt-Süd
Popular places to visit

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.

Neumarkt
You can find out about the history of Cologne with a trip to Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Rheinau Harbour
Stroll along this re-energized waterfront promenade to enjoy its harbor views, museums and eclectic mix of modern architecture and heritage landmarks.

Schnuetgen Museum
Take in the splendor of the precious medieval artworks displayed in one of Cologne’s oldest churches.
German Sport and Olympics Museum
You can study the exhibits at German Sport and Olympics Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
St Maria im Kapitol
Learn about the local history of Cologne when you spend time at St Maria im Kapitol. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer

The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour
Top hotels in Altstadt-Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
The breakfast menu was fine except it was not evident how to make a cup of tea! Too complex with metal strainers and loose leaf tea. Us English need an easy cuppa in the morning! Just get some tea bags and make it easier!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Novotel Köln City
Hotel was nice, clean, great location. We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that but it was a great place to have a weekend break, would go again.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Excellent location & great size room for 4 people.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Hotel Leonet
Good customer service, 24 hours reception, cosy room. Only drawback is the breakfast buffet which does not have good range of foods. Mostly pig meat serves in the breakfast and not appetitive at all specially for people who doesn’t eat pig meat.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

KONCEPT Hotel International
Modern rooms, spacious and comfortable. Good location to the city centre.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Convenient, surrounded by shopping, Well connected and lots of resturants around it.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt-Süd

Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse 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.

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.

Südstadt
When in Südstadt and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cologne Cathedral or Rheinau Harbour and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chlodwigplatz U-Bahn or Ubierring U-Bahn.

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.

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.

