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.
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”.
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.
Things to do
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne Cathedral and Old Town Tour with 1 Kölsch
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn
Top hotels in Altstadt-Nord
Maritim Hotel Köln
Very nice hotel walking distance from the dome. Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Pullman Cologne
Did not eat the VERY expensive breakfast. The a/c was not very effective
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
The hotel is in an excellent location for exploring Cologne. Check in was easy and the room was well proportioned and had everything we’d need. A de reasons it wasn’t a 5 star for us was the sheets were incredibly itchy. We both had a rash on our legs after night one and this continued during our ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
CityClass Hotel am Dom
Awesome location to tour Cologne by foot. Great breakfast buffet and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Hilton Cologne
Perfect location for sightseeing. Great King room, amazing bath tub. Breakfast was lovely. Room service overpriced for quality, but everything else was great!
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
The hotel is situated right in the centre. Easy check in and out. Rooms very clean. Comfy beds.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 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 Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour 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 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.
