Old Town Cologne Travel Guide
Cologne
Visit Old Town Cologne
Stay near popular Old Town Cologne attractions
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Top hotels in Old Town Cologne
Maritim Hotel Köln
"The AC broke in the middle of the heat wave. Not only that, but they didn’t even give us fans for the roomz"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
"We moved from another hotel to this hotel during the heatwave. Zandra took her time to show us the room before we made a definite decision to stay. She explained everything to us. Herself and every other staff member we met were extremely helpful and welcoming. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Food ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"The store on the main floor was great for a quick drink or snack. Travelling internationally, it was helpful to have two USB ports as we are only travelling with 1 universal charging block and were able to charge more devices!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
"The staff was friendly and attentive. We frequented the bar several times and the drinks and food were excellent. The hotel is renovating the kitchen which was under our room. The work awakened us at 7:30 each morning which was startling. I wrote to the manager who wrote a nice note of apology and ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Good for a short trip"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
"The hotel room was comfortable with a fantasticaly comfortable bed. There was plenty of tasty choices at breakfast and all the staff were very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Old Town Cologne
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.
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 National Socialist Documentation Center, 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.
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.
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.
