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

9.2/10 (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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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

CA $26
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour

CA $79
per adult
Köln Südstadt kulinarisch – Die Food Tour
Public brewhouse tour in English

Public brewhouse tour in English

CA $32
per adult
Public brewhouse tour in English
Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

CA $46
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
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Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

CA $15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

CA $39
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
The price is CA $164 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
CA $164
CA $184 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & 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! (1,209 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at the Maritim Hotel Köln and would happily stay here again. The room was spotless when we arrived, and we really appreciated having reliable air conditioning during some warm July days. The hotel is in an excellent location, it is an easy walk to Cologne Cathedral, the Old ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is CA $105 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
CA $105
CA $118 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & 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! (1,003 reviews)
"The walk from the subway to the hotel is not ideal, so if you're traveling with luggage, might want to consider another hotel. This might be on us, since our previous hotel let us check in early with no fee, but the person who helped us check in an hour earlier than the start time, didn't tell us ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is CA $178 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
CA $178
CA $200 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & 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! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel description online was not accurate, as follows: 1) Mini fridge: The fridge was not very cold. When I asked how to set the fridge to cool, I was told this is not a fridge. It is only for putting cold items in, so they don't warm up so quickly. 2) Air conditioning: This was exceedingly inadequate!!! ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is CA $165 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
CA $165
CA $185 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & 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 and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Hilton Cologne
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
Fully refundable
The price is CA $146 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
CA $146
CA $164 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"My wife spotted this hotel - it was a the same price as a couple I had seen, but the reviews were better and it didn't disappoint. Super breakfast, helpful staff, air-conditioned, well maintained and a great location just a 15 minute walk fro the station / cathedral. We saw the hotels I had identified ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $134 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
CA $134
CA $150 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & 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
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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 Cologne City 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 LANXESS Arena, 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 LANXESS Arena or Tanzbrunnen Köln 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 Schildergasse 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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