Old Town Cologne
Cologne





Visit Old Town Cologne
Popular places to visit

Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

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
The city’s former marketplace is now a lively spot known for its café culture and carnivals.

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.
Things to do

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Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

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Top hotels in Old Town Cologne

Maritim Hotel Köln
The hotel is superbly placed near the centre of the old town with its own walkway ( over the busy roads ) to the banks of the Rhine . We were very impressed by the grandeur of the interior and tge room was very spacious and comfortable . Unfortunately tge pool was extremely small ( more of a plunge ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Pullman Cologne
Room was a little dated with cracks in bathroom here and there however, cannot fault the stay we had a room upgrade with a view of the cathedral, the use of mini bar free of charge was very nice and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely book here again on our return visit.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Novotel Köln City
The room was clean and bed was comfortable and clean. I didn't have breakfast but overall, happy with my stay.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Clean room, nice decor. No kettle in the room (which is not uncommon in Germany I think), but late at night to first thing in the morning you can pick up a free coffee downstairs. The room with a view overlooking the railway did have some noise as they were carrying out engineering work overnight, ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Clean and modern room with very nice and spacious shower and bath!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

CityClass Hotel am Dom
Everything about this hotel was excellent. Within walking distance of the train station and the Cologne Cathedral. Beautiful view of the cathedral from my window. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

