Title: Visit Aachen: Best of Aachen Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Hotels.d6053489.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Vacation-Rentals.d6053489.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Aachen.d6053489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Aachen.d6053489.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Aachen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Aachen.d6053489.Car-Rental-Guide)[Aachen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Aachen.d6053489.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Aachen ## Travel Guide ![North Rhine-Westphalia featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99802-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aachen Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99797-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aachen Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99792-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aachen](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/463000/463003-Aachen-Multi-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aachen](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99794-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Aachen Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Aachen ![Aachen Cathedral which includes religious aspects, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99791-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aachen-Mitte Aachen-Mitte is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aachen Cathedral and Aachen Town Hall. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Aachen-Mitte.dx553248633975640263) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laurensberg You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Laurensberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Hauptstadion or New Tivoli Stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Laurensberg.dx3000033117) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/f77d277f26eefb98aa061c456bfda8d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53389837) by [mroszewski](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4982015?with_photo_id=51769171) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Brand While there might not be top attractions in Brand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eifelsteig and Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen. [](https://expedia.ca/Brand.dx553248635209685477) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankenberg Quarter If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frankenberg Quarter and surrounding area, you can visit Theater Aachen and Ludwig Forum. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Frankenberg-Quarter.dx953236766595653632) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pontviertel Though Pontviertel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ponttor and Aachen Town Hall. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Pontviertel.dx953237719964876800) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Preuswald While Preuswald might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dreilaendereck and Vaals Labyrinth. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Preuswald.dx553248635213121161) - Aachen Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Aachen ![INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12786100/12786095/2ecf02ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen Sandkaulstr. 20 Aachen CA $134 CA $152 total Jan 25 - Jan 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (695 reviews) Great Hotel, nice bar on the roof top Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=12786095&PinnedHotelID=12786095&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053489) ![Novotel Aachen City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077300/1077282/fe6c5a21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Aachen City Peterstr. 66 Aachen NW CA $115 CA $132 total Jan 25 - Jan 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (904 reviews) Overall very good, but Breakfast was very basic for the price. Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=1077282&PinnedHotelID=1077282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053489) ![B&B Hotel Aachen-City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60060000/60050300/60050224/423cc7b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B&B Hotel Aachen-City Großkölnstraße 57-63 Aachen CA $117 CA $133 total Jan 13 - Jan 14 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Aachen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (262 reviews) We had a family room (i.e. 3 single beds). Room was spacious,clean, nothing to complain about. But quite basic, especially when you factor in the price. I guess the rate is relative to the great location for the Christmas market and time of the year! Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F01%2F2026&endDate=14%2F01%2F2026&selected=60050224&PinnedHotelID=60050224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053489) [See all 3,226 properties in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6053489) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36820000/36812600/36812565/59af5caa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Limehome Aachen Vereinsstrasse Vereinsstrasse 2 Aachen Stay at this aparthotel in Aachen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Suermondt Ludwig Museum and Marschiertor ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews) No staff but room was perfect. We really love it here Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Hotels-Limehome-Aachen-Vereinsstrasse.h36812565.Hotel-Information) ![Domloge Lofts & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117989400/117989313/eaa23861_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Domloge Lofts & Apartments Hohenzollernring 32-34 Cologne NRW Stay at this apartment in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are located nearby. 7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews) Excellent. Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Hotels-Domloge-Lofts-Apartments.h117989313.Hotel-Information) ![Limehome Köln Friesenplatz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71430000/71428600/71428599/fb0d59b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Limehome Köln Friesenplatz Friesenpl. 15 Cologne NRW Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are ... 8/10 Very Good! (56 reviews) Location wise this property was great for visiting the Christmas markets. The communication was really good, they emailed links for when you check in and the codes worked well for accessibility. Comfort wise the mattress was very soft as was the pillow and you did only get one pillow. Amenities were ... Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Hotels-Limehome-Koln-Friesenplatz.h71428599.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6053489&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Cathedral-Aachen-Mitte.d6107304.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aachen Town Hall showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99789-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aachen Town Hall Built on the ruins of Charlemagne’s palace, this town hall is regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic and Baroque architecture in Aachen. [](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Town-Hall-Aachen-Mitte.d6301295.Vacation-Attraction) ![Katschhof](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b962283504c93761b466320fa3a515e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Katschhof You can find out about the history of Aachen when you stop by Katschhof. Visit the area's cathedral and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Katschhof-Aachen-Mitte.d553248621533168615.Vacation-Attraction) #### Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen You can find out about the history of Aachen with a trip to Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Carolus-Thermen-Bad-Aachen-Aachen-Mitte.d6303338.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hauptstadion You can take time to visit Hauptstadion during your travels to Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/CHIO-Stadium-Laurensberg.d6304147.Vacation-Attraction) #### RWTH Aachen University Explore the campus of RWTH Aachen University, during your trip to Aachen. Visit the area's cathedral and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/RWTH-Aachen-University-Aachen-Mitte.d6301286.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45258456/4ea2206e-cef0-496b-b003-c161628f62d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket CA $29 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kerkrade-discovery-museum-entry-ticket.a45258456.activity-details) ![Scavenger Hunt Aachen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47522873/0f68e877-5593-44c2-99d7-42592fce6928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aachen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone CA $13 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aachen-exploration-game-and-city-tour-on-your-phone.a47522873.activity-details) ![Aachen Highlights Half Day Private Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49893066/f47beddc-e30a-45f8-b44b-8369a7595eba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aachen Highlights Half Day Private Walking Tour CA $258 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/aachen-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour.a49893066.activity-details) [See all activities in Aachen](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Aachen.d6053489.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Aachen ![Kerkrade showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/100000/100269-Kerkrade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kerkrade ![Photo "Roetgen" by Ahoerstemeier (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/48e4016f67c7b1035735718e25cc7e3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Ahoerstemeier](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ahoerstemeier) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Roetgen ![Photo by SilentSpotter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c1c6648634ea90e21f063db099a30e27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Simpelveld ### Other places like Aachen - Cities near Aachen - Places of interest [Heerlen](https://expedia.ca/Heerlen.dx5314)[Kerkrade](https://expedia.ca/Kerkrade.dx6047527)[Kelmis](https://expedia.ca/Kelmis.dx6128970)[Herzogenrath](https://expedia.ca/Herzogenrath.dx6194681)[Roetgen](https://expedia.ca/Roetgen.dx6300165)[Simpelveld](https://expedia.ca/Simpelveld.dx3000024370)[Bocholtz](https://expedia.ca/Bocholtz.dx3000438995)[Harles](https://expedia.ca/Harles.dx3000740296) - [Aachen Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Aachen-Cathedral-Aachen-Mitte.d6107304.Vacation-Attraction) - [Katschhof ](https://expedia.ca/Katschhof-Aachen-Mitte.d553248621533168615.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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