Old Town Cologne Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
Old Market
Cologne's marketplace during medieval times is now a hot spot for café culture and outdoor entertainment.
Hay Market
Learn about the local history of Cologne when you spend time at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Neumarkt
You can find out about the history of Cologne with a trip to Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Old Town Cologne
Maritim Hotel Köln
"Hotel precioso, excelente ubicación."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Very lovely stay!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
"Anständig grosses Zimmer und Bad, ruhig, sehr nahe beim Bahnhof und Frühstücksbuffet mit grosser Auswahl."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Novotel Köln City
"Very welcoming!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
CityClass Hotel am Dom
"Wow incredible, for the price, the service and especially the LOCATION! We will be back again, the view of the cathedral was breathtaking. The staff was so accommodating let us check in early since our room had just been cleaned. The rose peddles were a nice touch! The AC unit was nice to have the ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne
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.
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.
Deutz
Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town.
Altstadt-Süd
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. You can visit top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Mülheim
Mülheim is a destination travellers 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.
