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

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

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

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

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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

￥2,558
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Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour

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Cologne Südstadt Culinary – The Food Tour
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

￥4,417
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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 ￥18,908 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥18,908
￥21,244 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
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Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Perlengraben 2 Cologne
The price is ￥13,017 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥13,017
￥14,624 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Comfortable and convenient hotel for a short visit to Koln for a couple of days with my son. Great choice of food in the hotel breakfast buffet, although there were also good local cafe options a short walk from the hotel too. Easy to walk into the city centre (15-25 mins walk) to the major tourist ..."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

5 out of 5
Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW
The price is ￥49,822 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥49,822
￥55,974 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Dan the concierge was extremely helpful"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City

4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51 Cologne NW
The price is ￥13,704 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥13,704
￥15,396 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
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Hilton Cologne

Hilton Cologne

Marzellenstr. 13-17 Cologne
The price is ￥23,155 per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
￥23,155
￥26,015 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
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Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Pipinstrasse 1 Cologne NW
The price is ￥21,701 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥21,701
￥24,382 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
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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 Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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.

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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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