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

￥2,959
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Public brewhouse tour in English

Public brewhouse tour in English

￥3,681
per adult
Public brewhouse tour in English
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

￥2,867
per adult
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

￥5,290
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour

￥2,571
per adult
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

￥4,439
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 ￥18,926 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
￥18,926
￥21,264 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,226 reviews)
"Great rooms and great location"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Maritim Hotel Köln
Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is ￥13,022 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
￥13,022
￥14,631 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Awesome staff, very friendly and helpful. Location is not that bad to the city central."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is ￥18,476 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥18,476
￥20,759 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (1,008 reviews)
"The room was amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
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
The price is ￥20,280 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
￥20,280
￥22,784 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
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! (1,013 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
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
The price is ￥47,763 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥47,763
￥53,661 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & 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 ...
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is ￥19,009 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
￥19,009
￥21,356 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! (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Hilton Cologne
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Where to stay in 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 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.

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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.

Old Town Cologne

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