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 German Opera at River Rhein.
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 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.
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.
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
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Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was spotless. Good facilities at the hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Novotel Köln City
The room was neat and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was good enough to walk towards the Centre.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
Good location
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne
Hotel is in good proximity to the train station. As walkers, we enjoyed crossing the Hohenzollern Bridge everyday with its iconic views of the cathedral and other sights along the Rhine. From the hotel, it is less than a 1/2 mile to reach the Old Town. Our room was clean with a huge bathroom. Amenities ...
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Candlewood Suites Dusseldorf Airport by IHG
Clean rooms and fully equipped kitchen nice staff and good location
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Burg Eltz
You can learn about the history of Wierschem when you stop by Burg Eltz. Wander the riverfront in this quaint area.
Loreley
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.
- Phantasialand
- Cologne Cathedral
- LANXESS Arena
- Messe Düsseldorf
- Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
- Burg Eltz
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- Loreley
- RheinEnergieStadion
- Konigsallee
- Mitsubishi Electric Hall
- Deutsches Eck
- Musical Dome
- Chocolate Museum
- Old Market
- PSD Bank Dome
- Rhine Promenade
- Drosselgasse
- ZDF
- Cologne Zoo
- Claudius Therme
- Mainz Cathedral
- Hay Market
- Classic Remise Duesseldorf
- MMC Studios
- Marina Düsseldorf
- Marktplatz
- Thermen & Badewelt Euskirchen
- Emser Therme
- Neumarkt
