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Visiting Cologne

Couples looking to get away will find a romantic atmosphere in Cologne, and visitors give high marks for the cathedral, fascinating museums, and shopping. This culturally-rich city also attracts tourists with its cafés and restaurants. Top sights in the city include Cologne Cathedral, Romano-Germanic Museum, and City Hall.

• There are 362 hotels and other accommodations in Cologne
• The closest major airport is in Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Duesseldorf (DUS-Duesseldorf Intl.), 24.6 mi (39.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Cologne

Well known for its museums, the city's cultural venues include Romano-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, and Volkstheater Millowitsch. Its cathedral and historic sites are notable and landmarks include Cologne Cathedral, Alter Markt, and Great St. Martin Church. Shopping is one of the favorite things to do, so consider an excursion to Hohe Strasse, Schildergasse, and Rheinau Harbour.

In Cologne, there are 362 hotels and other lodging options so you'll have ample places to choose from for a perfect holiday retreat. Here you'll find highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Stern am Rathaus - Guests who stay at this 3-star hotel in Altstadt-Nord can enjoy access to free breakfast and a café, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and helpful staff.
• Malerwinkel Hotel - Guests who stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bensberg can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi.
• Excelsior Hotel Ernst The Leading Hotels of the World - This 5-star hotel in Altstadt-Nord features 2 restaurants, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Expedia customers like its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.

Other top sights in Cologne include City Hall and RheinEnergieStadion. Popular places to visit around the area include United Nations, located 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from the city center, and Benrath Palace, which is 15.7 mi/25.2 km away.

Getting Around Cologne

With so many choices for transportation, exploring all of Cologne is easy. You can access metro transit at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn, and Heumarkt U-Bahn. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Cologne Central Station, Cologne Hansaring Station, or Cologne West Station.

Dressing for Cologne

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 53°F during the day and 26°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 70°F, while the average at night is 37°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 73°F with nighttime averages of 47°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 62°F and nighttime averages of 33°F
• About 24.61 inches of rain falls on Cologne each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 71°F, whereas February and January are often coldest, averaging 29°F