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# Rhine-Romantic Route

## Travel Guide

![Prinzipalmarkt featuring heritage elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294125/895ff5c7-ee18-4478-8dc6-eadeba57c67e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Prinzipalmarkt featuring heritage elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294125/895ff5c7-ee18-4478-8dc6-eadeba57c67e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Altstadt-Sued showing interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073477/ffb18ebd-8d9e-46a0-8665-4328c1a70b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Old Town Hall showing heritage architecture and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6284601/057ecf26-aa62-445f-881f-7623dff90423.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Cathedral of Trier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107578/a2d40d86-3e19-4681-99f0-54190b267305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Rhine-Romantic Route

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### Where to stay in Rhine-Romantic Route

![Dusseldorf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171095/649a2735-c819-458e-8ce4-bfda72a3c7ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Stadtmitte

4.5/5(126 area reviews)

 Travelers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like German Opera at River Rhein. 

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![Rheinau Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196708/c4a583ec-22a6-4291-b50f-e9673f27a856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Innenstadt

 Central to Cologne, Innenstadt boasts historic old town charm, Gründerzeit era new town, and Deutz quarter. Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring. 

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![Kolumba-Diocesan Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272974/8547f9f9-cfd2-4b73-be27-0643417c8119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Old Town Cologne

 Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city. 

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![Cologne Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073475/9f33fca1-cadc-4e74-a220-f367b3aa02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Altstadt-Nord

4.5/5(378 area reviews)

 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. 

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![Düsseldorf Old Town featuring a city and a river or creek as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173780/b4b087f5-65c3-4100-9266-69cae7df8609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Düsseldorf Old Town

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

 Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Bolkerstrasse are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn. 

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![Rheinboulevard showing a sunset, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635726069890/63094c44-38b7-4e68-ab8e-495382756c24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Deutz

4/5(26 area reviews)

 Part of central Cologne, Deutz serves as a business center and transportation hub, boasting the Köln Messe/Deutz station. Enjoy picturesque views of the old town from the river embankment and explore nearby Rheinpark. 

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- Rhine-Romantic Route Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Rhine-Romantic Route

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Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW

$107 nightly

$121 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,210 reviews)

Clear, central, exclusive hotel

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Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf

Maritim Platz 1 Düsseldorf NW

$112 nightly

$127 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

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9/10 Wonderful! (1,075 reviews)

Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was spotless. Good facilities at the hotel.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG

Moskauer Strasse 30 Düsseldorf 

$76 nightly

$89 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

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8.6/10 Excellent! (986 reviews)

Ok

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

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Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf

Harkortstrasse 10 Düsseldorf 

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Hans-Imhoff-Strasse 1 Cologne 

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9/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)

Amazing. Largest bathrooms i have seen in Europe!

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Candlewood Suites Dusseldorf Airport by IHG

Vogelsanger Weg 155 Düsseldorf 

Stay at this aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Düsseldorf Christmas Market and Konigsallee ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (110 reviews)

Clean rooms and fully equipped kitchen nice staff and good location

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Phantasialand

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Phantasialand and see why this is a popular amusement park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours. 

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![Cologne Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073475/9f33fca1-cadc-4e74-a220-f367b3aa02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cologne Cathedral

4.5/5(394 reviews)

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

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![GHA977 Lanxess Arena of Cologne, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107352/484b97b9-4c4f-40ef-b759-3ebf51fe948c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### LANXESS Arena

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. 

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#### Messe Düsseldorf

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. 

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#### Loreley

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Admire great views of the Rhine River, learn about ancient legends, watch shows at an open-air theater and have fun on a summer toboggan ride at this striking headland.

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#### RheinEnergieStadion

4/5(46 reviews)

Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its local chocolate shops. 

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## Cities near Rhine-Romantic Route

![Hohenzollern Bridge showing a bridge, a church or cathedral and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073495/72c60aeb-4499-4d47-90b3-b38f85a0ca48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Cologne

![Frankfurt featuring a city, a river or creek and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179894/53d62f99-7744-4eca-a66a-c5b51244e9f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Frankfurt

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### Solingen

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### Wuppertal

- Cities near Rhine-Romantic Route
- Places of interest

[Cologne](https://expedia.com/Cologne.dx179998)[Frankfurt](https://expedia.com/Frankfurt.dx179894)[Solingen](https://expedia.com/Solingen.dx4314)[Wuppertal](https://expedia.com/Wuppertal.dx4409)[Ruedesheim am Rhein](https://expedia.com/Ruedesheim-Am-Rhein.dx5034)[Lahnstein](https://expedia.com/Lahnstein.dx5037)[Troisdorf](https://expedia.com/Troisdorf.dx5204)[Leverkusen](https://expedia.com/Leverkusen.dx5207)[Mainz](https://expedia.com/Mainz.dx5216)[Mettmann](https://expedia.com/Mettmann.dx5220)[Velbert](https://expedia.com/Velbert.dx5222)[Neuss](https://expedia.com/Neuss.dx5229)[Ratingen](https://expedia.com/Ratingen.dx5246)[Raunheim](https://expedia.com/Raunheim.dx5247)[Wiesbaden](https://expedia.com/Wiesbaden.dx5255)[Bad Ems](https://expedia.com/Bad-Ems.dx5378)[Bad Kreuznach](https://expedia.com/Bad-Kreuznach.dx5382)[Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler](https://expedia.com/Bad-Neuenahr-Ahrweiler.dx5384)[Bingen am Rhein](https://expedia.com/Bingen-Am-Rhein.dx5393)[Bruehl](https://expedia.com/Bruehl.dx5398)[Darmstadt](https://expedia.com/Darmstadt.dx5404)[Dormagen](https://expedia.com/Dormagen.dx5406)[Haan](https://expedia.com/Haan.dx5418)[Hilden](https://expedia.com/Hilden.dx5425)[Huerth](https://expedia.com/Huerth.dx5427)

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- [Cologne Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Cologne-Cathedral-Innenstadt.d6073475.Vacation-Attraction)
- [LANXESS Arena ](https://expedia.com/LANXESS-Arena-Innenstadt.d6107352.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Messe Düsseldorf ](https://expedia.com/Messe-Dusseldorf-Stockum.d6204860.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cologne Trade Fair Grounds ](https://expedia.com/Cologne-Trade-Fair-Grounds-Innenstadt.d6073493.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Old Market ](https://expedia.com/Old-Market-Innenstadt.d6073483.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Merkur Spiel-Arena ](https://expedia.com/Merkur-Spiel-Arena-Stockum.d6073587.Vacation-Attraction)
- [RheinEnergieStadion ](https://expedia.com/RheinEnergieStadion-Lindenthal.d507985.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Burg Eltz ](https://expedia.com/Burg-Eltz-Wierschem.d6107394.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Konigsallee ](https://expedia.com/Konigsallee-Stadtmitte.d6171095.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Musical Dome ](https://expedia.com/Musical-Dome-Innenstadt.d6123379.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Deutsches Eck ](https://expedia.com/Deutsches-Eck-Altstadt-Koblenz.d6165723.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Chocolate Museum ](https://expedia.com/Chocolate-Museum-Innenstadt.d6073489.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mitsubishi Electric Hall ](https://expedia.com/Mitsubishi-Electric-Hall-Oberbilk.d6239388.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Rhine Promenade ](https://expedia.com/Rhine-Promenade-Dusseldorf-Old-Town.d6173780.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cologne Zoo ](https://expedia.com/Cologne-Zoo-Nippes.d6073503.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Classic Remise Duesseldorf ](https://expedia.com/Classic-Remise-Duesseldorf-Oberbilk.d6283261.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Emser Therme ](https://expedia.com/Emser-Therme-Bad-Ems.d553248621532507823.Vacation-Attraction)
- [PSD Bank Dome ](https://expedia.com/PSD-Bank-Dome-Stadtbezirk-6.d6268722.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Claudius Therme ](https://expedia.com/Claudius-Therme-Innenstadt.d6176600.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mainz Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Mainz-Cathedral-Altstadt-Mainz.d6188738.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Hay Market ](https://expedia.com/Hay-Market-Innenstadt.d6202095.Vacation-Attraction)
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