Riehl
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne
More than 10,000 species of plants line the paths that lead to a 19th-century mansion and events venue in the oldest and most iconic park in Cologne.
Cologne Cable Car
Fly over the mighty Rhine River and observe the city skyline as you ride across the Rheinpark treetops and see the Botanical Garden from this scenic gondola lift.
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Top hotels in Riehl
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Maritim Hotel Köln
Absolutely perfect location for karneval. Close to everything you need to have a good time. Great restaurants and bars nearby, transit is 30 seconds outside the hotel, can't ask for a better spot. And the rooms are HUGE for Europe. Our one issue was the room was extremely dusty and the pillows were ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Novotel Köln City
Room was clean but so small for 2 adult + 2 child. Hotel did not put baby cot desoite requesting one.there were no amenitşes in the room for any of us , including the baby. We had to requested from reception.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Pullman Cologne
Checked in the first night and room given was not cleaned. Was left dirty from previous resident. Was offered a minor upgrade though
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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Excelent
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
AMERON Köln Hotel Regent
Overall, the hotel was good and I had a pleasant stay. I did not receive any VIP benefits such as a room upgrade or similar perks. As an Expedia Gold Member, I was expecting at least one VIP offer from the hotel, but no benefits were provided at all. The only thing I received was early check-in Additionally, ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riehl
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne and Cologne Cable Car are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz 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 Cologne City 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 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.
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.
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.
