Title: Visit Old Town Cologne: Best of Old Town Cologne, Cologne Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Old Town Cologne](https://expedia.ca/Old-Town-Cologne-Cologne-Hotels.0-n6264313-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cologne](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cologne.d179998.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cologne](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cologne.d179998.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Old Town Cologne Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Old-Town-Cologne.d6264313.Car-Rental-Guide)[Old Town Cologne Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Old-Town-Cologne.d6264313.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Old Town Cologne ## Cologne ![Kolumba-Diocesan Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272974/8547f9f9-cfd2-4b73-be27-0643417c8119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kolumba-Diocesan Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272974/8547f9f9-cfd2-4b73-be27-0643417c8119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cologne Cathedral featuring landscape views, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073475/39fd0365-4eb9-41ed-9b50-d66dbd036fa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rheinau Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196708/c7356605-47af-4f44-8e4c-ae9c7192ad8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alter Markt showing outdoor eating and a city as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073483/a2d09b83-d994-4068-bd48-721abc64a0b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Old Town Cologne Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cologne travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cologne.dx179998) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cologne Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073475/9f33fca1-cadc-4e74-a220-f367b3aa02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cologne Cathedral Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world. [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Cathedral-Innenstadt.d6073475.Vacation-Attraction) ![City-panorama of Cologne at dusk, Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, cathedral, the Musical Dome, Colonius TV tower, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123379/087742c2-3013-4191-84ab-2e1471c3528c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Musical Dome Enjoy a performance at Musical Dome, a theater with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Musical-Dome-Cologne.d6123379.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chocolate Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073489/9fa90d5b-f410-4c05-8304-9512c1d324ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chocolate Museum Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world. [](https://expedia.ca/Chocolate-Museum-Innenstadt.d6073489.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alter Markt featuring a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073483/e84e3ee2-3ee9-45b8-9580-0fe2cc8125ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Market The city’s former marketplace is now a lively spot known for its café culture and carnivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-Market-Innenstadt.d6073483.Vacation-Attraction) ![Haymarket featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6202095/5a5b9e9e-1fa0-4965-8915-f588425da200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hay Market Learn about the local history of Cologne with a stop at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Haymarket-Cologne.d6202095.Vacation-Attraction) ![Standby mode](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/821/f007a91a-3bc4-41f2-b0ce-f17f3f6761f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Neumarkt You can find out about the history of Cologne when you stop by Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Neumarkt-Cologne.d6192714.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4546537/5cf9dc32-b30e-49e7-a3df-96a9e41a021d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour CA $79 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-sudstadt-guided-foodie-walking-tour.a4546537.activity-details) ![Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/223202/a4d57c01-6b48-42db-8686-352622b5b22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience CA $46 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hard-rock-cafe-cologne-dining-experience.a223202.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5208304/599622e5-3f57-4b6c-a968-13e7706c7ca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts CA $15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-kolncard-with-discounts.a5208304.activity-details) ![Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4790099/dd64d51a-18d5-4010-b771-00d5ae11f23b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour CA $31 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-kolsch-beer-and-brew-house-2-hour-tour.a4790099.activity-details) ![Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4570293/fa0f886a-62d6-44ac-bfde-3320e0efc275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn CA $48 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-brewery-tour-with-kolsch-and-halven-hahn.a4570293.activity-details) ![Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4539467/8cbdc2a3-4a70-4c64-9fba-b5a7343af8d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour CA $22 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cologne-melaten-cemetery-life.a4539467.activity-details) [See all activities in Cologne](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cologne.d179998.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Old Town Cologne Hotel Deals ![Novotel Köln City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903900/903871/5f179520_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Köln City Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW CA $129 CA $145 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) The room was great, quiet, clean and quit big! Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=903871&PinnedHotelID=903871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264313) ![Maritim Hotel Köln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3350/12c4e0b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maritim Hotel Köln Heumarkt 20 Cologne NW CA $153 CA $172 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,215 reviews) Rooms were clean, but elevator was out of order which is beyond staff control but ended up having long wait times at busy times. Didn’t try the food so can’t comment on that. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=3350&PinnedHotelID=3350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264313) ![Pullman Cologne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22700/22642/0f15fb52_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pullman Cologne Helenenstr. 14 Cologne NW CA $146 CA $164 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 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 in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Good size room and bed. Great shower Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=22642&PinnedHotelID=22642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264313) ![art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3100000/3097100/3097057/77298007_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels Holzmarkt 4 Cologne NW CA $149 CA $168 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great staff. Unfortunately the hotel was undergoing some major work to the lobby, bar and restaurant areas along with fitting new carpets in the hallways. It’s a good hotel and we will be back but as a small hotel, work in communal areas have a big knock on impact on our enjoyment of the hotel. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=3097057&PinnedHotelID=3097057&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264313) ![URBAN LOFT Cologne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54060000/54056300/54056258/c5653b17_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### URBAN LOFT Cologne Eigelstein 41 Cologne CA $128 CA $144 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 includes taxes & 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,179 reviews) Light hearted cool hotel Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=54056258&PinnedHotelID=54056258&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264313) ![Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921000/920920/3e4a71f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW CA $368 CA $414 total Mar 7 - Mar 8 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) The room was very comfortable, hotel staff were nice, location was perfect- close to the Christmas markets, museums, lots of shopping, and the Cathedral. Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=920920&PinnedHotelID=920920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264313) [See all 1,467 properties in Old Town Cologne](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6264313) 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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Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring. [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Innenstadt.dx6284020) ![Hohenzollern Bridge which includes night scenes, a church or cathedral and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073495/72c60aeb-4499-4d47-90b3-b38f85a0ca48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Altstadt-Süd 4.5/5(24 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Altstadt-Sud.dx6264309) ![Cologne Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073475/9f33fca1-cadc-4e74-a220-f367b3aa02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Altstadt-Nord 4.5/5(71 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Altstadt-Nord.dx6264312) ![Rheinboulevard showing a sunset, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635726069890/63094c44-38b7-4e68-ab8e-495382756c24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Deutz 5/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Deutz.dx6003667) ![St. Paul Köln](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264324/6d0e5c98-b98c-4eba-93b8-9379bcb152bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Neustadt-Süd 4.5/5(6 area reviews) Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Volkstheater Millowitsch and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Cologne-Neustadt-Sued.dx6264324) ![representative residential buildings in art nouveau style in cologne's belgian quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/805003361751404544/ee35ad17-da68-495c-a118-ad65432013c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Belgian Quarter While you're in Belgian Quarter, take in top sights like Friesenplatz and jump on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city. 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