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
"This hotel was terrible , we rented 2 rooms , dirty carpet in both rooms , there is only 2 electric outlet for the entire room very limited place to charge phone , laptop or any other electrical articles. The A/C did not work for 4 days in a row in either rooms , with outside temperature of 38° we ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
"Conveniently close to Cologne central station (walking distance), roomy, staff members are all friendly, overall very satisfied."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"This hotel is awful. Non-functioning air conditioning, mold in the showers, food on the floor from guests in room before us, uncomfortable beds, overall terrible experience. I travel often for work and stay in hotels multiple times each month. This hotel is by far the worst place I have ever stayed. ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
"It’s a beautiful hotel right in the center of the city. I was just passing through, on the way to Austria, so I only stayed for one night. I would have liked to stayed for longer. Maybe next time. The staff were very polite and helpful. Buffet breakfast was quite nice. I highly recommend this hotel ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Check in was so easy and we were made to feel so welcome but the guy who checked us in. He was very helpful and the whole stay was easy, lovely air conditioning rooms nice bar and the free coffee was a great touch Would definitely come and stay again"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
"We had a lovely stay overall but the hotel was definitely showing its age a little and some of the decor was a bit faded etc. but the staff were friendly and we had no issues. Just not quite up to the M Gallery standard I have seen at other locations."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 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.
