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.
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 shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
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
Top hotels in Altstadt-Süd
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Apart from the room size (too small for my expectations) and the mild A/C output (pretty similar to other Germany hotels) everything else worked as expected. Will recommend for budget conscious travellers."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Novotel Köln City
"Very welcoming!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
a&o Köln Neumarkt
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
"Top quality room and kind staff. Sadly at 29e the breakfast cost was much too high so I had to eat out for breakfast. Also make sure you ask for daily cleaning of rooms as I got an unpleasant surprise when I came back to my room after a long hard day at an exhibition. For some reason Dorint’s policy ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Mauritius Hotel & Therme
"This was a very nice hotel. One of our favorites on our trip. The staff were kind and helpful. The room was nice and conveniently located. I wish we had time to enjoy the spa."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City
"All great. Nice and clean with friendly staff but booked hotel partly because we wanted to use the sauna. It wasn’t working and there were no staff in the gym to advise."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Where to stay in Altstadt-Süd
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.
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum 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.
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.
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.
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.
