Old Town Cologne

Cologne

A historic building with arched windows and a patterned facade.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.
A modern building with reflective glass windows and a unique cantilevered section.
A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a high ceiling with skylights.

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A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

Cologne Cathedral

9.2/5 (5,405 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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Things to do

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

$19
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

$57
per adult
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

$18
per adult
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket
Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

$33
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

$28
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
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Old Town Cologne Hotel Deals

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW
Fully refundable
$116 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$131 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,214 reviews)
"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 Jun 25, 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$127 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The room was ideal, clean with all the basics you could need. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was very central with all the visitor attractions and things to do in walking distance. The only issue was the poor air conditioning, which was much needed due to the unseasonable extreme ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
$61 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$68 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff is very nice and helpful and made my stay more enyoable. However, do have in mind that if your room doesn't have a refrigerator and microwave, they aren't allowed to store your food in their restaurant refrigerator nor heat it in their microwave. Also the kitchen seems to close at 9:30pm, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
$264 nightly
The price is $297 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$297 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"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 Jun 21, 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Eigelstein 41 Cologne
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$116 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,143 reviews)
"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 Jun 28, 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

4.5 out of 5
Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz 1 Cologne NW
$132 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$149 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"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 Jun 26, 2026

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a tower, and a bridge with a blue arch.

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.

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

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.

A river with bridges, a cathedral, and a tower.

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.

A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.

Altstadt-Süd

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. Top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A white riverboat with "Viking" written on the side, traveling on a river with a bridge in the background.

Mülheim

Mülheim is a destination travelers 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.

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