Popular places to visit
Dragon's Rock
You can learn about the history of Königswinter with a visit to Dragon's Rock. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
University of Bonn
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Bonn, during your travels in Bonn. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Beethoven House
Learn about the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven in the world-famous composer’s birthplace, which houses a museum and memorial site.
Drachenburg Palace
Drachenburg Palace is just one of the places to see in Königswinter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.
Schloss Drachenburg
You can find out about the history of Königswinter with a stop at Schloss Drachenburg. Wander around the forests or experience the area's museums.
Bonn Marketplace
Stroll around Bonn’s historic market square and admire magnificent rococo architecture or have a refreshing meal in a lively outdoor café.
Things to do
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Top hotels in Mehlem
H+ Hotel Köln Brühl
Stayed here to visit Phantasialand. Uber is good price to and from park. Train station also not to far with Uber. Perfect location and a shop walking distance down the road. Breakfast was also decent.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Cologne Bonn Airport
Staff friendly and helpful; room well appointed and clean
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Bonn Marriott Hotel
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Maritim Hotel Bonn
Really clean and comfortable, great breakfast, lovely pool and sauna.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Dorint Hotel Bonn
Good and clean
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport
Great hotel, right next to the airport.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mehlem
Bad Godesberg
Bad Godesberg is a destination travelers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bad Godesberg U-Bahn or Plittersdorfer Strasse U-Bahn to explore sights like Godesburg.
Plittersdorf
Check out the museums while you're in Plittersdorf. Hop on the metro at Wurzerstrasse U-Bahn and Hochkreuz Deutsches Museum U-Bahn to see top sights like Deutsches Museum Bonn and Freizeitpark Rheinaue.
Hochkreuz
The bars and parks are just a few things visitors like about Hochkreuz. Freizeitpark Rheinaue and Museumsmeile are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Robert-Schuman-Platz Tram Stop or Hochkreuz Deutsches Museum U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Dottendorf
Appreciated for its restaurants and live music, you might consider exploring Dottendorf. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Rhineland Nature Park, and jump on the metro at Quirinusplatz Tram Stop or Bonn Hindenburgplatz Tram Stop to get around the city.
Gronau
You might enjoy the museums while in Gronau. Bundeskunsthalle is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Ollenhauerstrasse U-Bahn or Heussallee-Museumsmeile U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Venusberg
Venusberg is noteworthy for its forests, and you can plan an outing to Bundeskunsthalle and House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany while you're in town.
