Old Town Cologne

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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

9.2/10 (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

Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

$32
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings
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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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

$18
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour

$56
per adult
Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food 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
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
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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 $130 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$130 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 ...
Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$81 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location on the outskirts of town. Was quite a bit of noise with being close to the rail and road so would recommend ear plugs. Hotel was clean, staff were friendly."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
Fully refundable
$90 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$101 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Novotel Köln City
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
Magnusstr. 20 Cologne NW
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$113 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice room and staff was wonderful. It was a bit noisy outside our room on Friday and Saturday nights but I overall all was great. Good location in the city."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
$117 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$131 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$314 nightly
The price is $353 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$353 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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)
"Excellent hôtel, wonderful staff, great breakfast Congratulations to the management for job well done The location is also very walkable and convenient Loved our room"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Find the best Old Town Cologne areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Town Cologne
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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 Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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 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.

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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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