Old Town Cologne
Cologne
Visit Old Town Cologne
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.
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
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.
Neumarkt
You can find out about the history of Cologne when you stop by Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
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
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 Mar 24, 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 Mar 30, 2026
Novotel Köln City
Merveilleux
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Property was new with modern decor. Easy walk from train station and cathedral.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Clean and modern room with very nice and spacious shower and bath!
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
CityClass Hotel am Dom
Overall my stay was nice. The location is excellent for Cologne Old Town and staff are very friendly and helpful. There were however a couple of disappointments. Firstly the breakfast feels a little thin on options, it's 7/10, so still pretty good but more cake/sweet options would be nice, like yogurt ...
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Cologne
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.
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.
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 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.
Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rhine and Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz 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.
