Rhine-Romantic Route
Travel Guide
Visit Rhine-Romantic Route
Where to stay in Rhine-Romantic Route
Stadtmitte
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 Duesseldorf Opera House.
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.
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.
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 Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Düsseldorf Old Town
Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like Kunsthalle Duesseldorf and North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.
Deutz
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.
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Great location, walking distance to DUS airport terminal and the S line station. The hotel is really well maintained and offers several choices of restaurant. Also convenient is a Rewe market inside the airport, so you can grab food and drinks for cheap if you want to eat at your room. I was there ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
Nice location and comfortable room. Close to all amenities we needed
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
No airport Shutle available
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
The room layout is great with plenty of space. The staff was also very friendly and willing to help.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne
Loved the pool. Bit soulless otherwise and bar did not open Sunday- very annoying as hotel is marooned in new build commercial district
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Staff were very friendly and helpful, however room was not clean, dishwasher was disgusting, centrally controlled air circulation was set to heat which meant room was extremely hot and only way to cool down was to open the windows to a very noisy street with traffic and ambulances running all night. ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
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.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
Messe Düsseldorf
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.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Konigsallee
Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.
Classic Remise Duesseldorf
Learn about some of the chicest vintage cars in the city at this exceptional roundhouse with showrooms and a beer garden.
- Phantasialand
- Cologne Cathedral
- Messe Düsseldorf
- LANXESS Arena
- Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
- Konigsallee
- Classic Remise Duesseldorf
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- Burg Eltz
- Loreley
- RheinEnergieStadion
- PSD Bank Dome
- Musical Dome
- Deutsches Eck
- Marktplatz
- Mitsubishi Electric Hall
- Rhine Promenade
- Old Market
- Drosselgasse
- Chocolate Museum
- Cologne Zoo
- ZDF
- Marina Düsseldorf
- Mainz Cathedral
- Claudius Therme
- Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse
- Medienhafen
- Hay Market
- Historic City Hall
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
