Altstadt-Nord
Cologne
Visit Altstadt-Nord
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 performance at Musical Dome, a theater with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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 with a stop at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours.
City Hall
Over 900 years of history are built into the stones of Cologne’s governmental buildings, where structures from throughout the centuries form one stunning landmark.
Hohenzollern Bridge
Admire stunning views of the city and river from this giant rail bridge, also a cherished spot for couples to display their “love locks”.
Things to do
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Top hotels in Altstadt-Nord
Maritim Hotel Köln
"We had a lovely big comfortable suite overlooking the cathedral. The hotel is in the centre and very convenient for shopping, dining, sightseeing etc. The reception ladies were friendly and helpful. The underground parking had many free spaces maybe because of its high cost of €32 per day. If you ..."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Great location- close to the train station and the Dom. Free hot drinks and water from 11:30 pm to 11am. Staff helpful and friendly. Rooms are good size with comfortable beds."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
CityClass Hotel am Dom
"Location, and value for price"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
"Extremely friendly staffs~ great location!"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
"The room is a little small but everything that you need are there. Location is perfect, close to everything thing that you want to see."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hilton Cologne
"I have been a Hilton honours member for many years unfortunately booking through a third-party broker you are not allowed or entitled to collect points on your hotel stay, which to me was news as this has never happened to me before at other Hilton properties throughout Asia. Our total stay was in ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt-Nord
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.
Old Town Cologne
Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
Belgian Quarter
While you're in Belgian Quarter, take in top sights like Friesenplatz and jump on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt-Süd
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. Top attractions like St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse 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.
