Innenstadt Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rheinau Harbour
Innenstadt
Ludwig Museum
Innenstadt
Alter Markt

Popular places to visit

Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.

Cologne Cathedral
LANXESS Arena

LANXESS Arena

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

LANXESS Arena
Chocolate Museum

Chocolate Museum

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Chocolate Museum
Old Market

Old Market

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Cologne's marketplace during medieval times is now a hot spot for café culture and outdoor entertainment.

Old Market
Hay Market

Hay Market

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Cologne when you spend time at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Hay Market
Neumarkt

Neumarkt

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Cologne with a trip to Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Neumarkt

Activities

Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

AU$27
per adult
Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket
Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

AU$50
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour
Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks

Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks

AU$46
per adult
Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks
The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour

The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

AU$76
per adult
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
COLOGNE Exciting discovery tour through the old town

Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

AU$86
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
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Our pick of the best Innenstadt Hotel Deals

Maritim Hotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$204 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,103 reviews)
"A large but very well run hotel. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast with a large selection of food and drink. Being in the Old Town, places of interest were easily accessible and there were many restaurants within a short walking distance."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
URBAN LOFT Cologne
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Eigelstein 41, Cologne
The price is AU$174 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
Stay at the Loft
"Staff was great, very friendly and made great restaurant recommendations"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Dorint An der Messe Köln
Dorint An der Messe Köln
Deutz-Muelheimer-Str. 22 - 24, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$181 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
A great stay!
"A well located hotel to the trade centre with lovely staff and great comfortable rooms. The food- well all I can say is that I’ll be thinking about that goats cheese salad until I next stay there! It was amazing!"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Dorint An der Messe Köln
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Holzmarkt 4, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$171 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were brilliant and so helpful. We expected proper balconies not just a an outer space."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

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Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Pipinstrasse 1, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$191 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very convenient location, less than 10 minutes walk to the cathedral and a lot of eateries around. Hotel’s parking was full, parked cross the street for $ 19 euro per day. Staffs at reception were friendly."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Novotel Köln City
Novotel Köln City
4 out of 5
Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW
The price is AU$189 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
IDS
"good stay , great breakfast"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Novotel Köln City
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Other neighbourhoods around Innenstadt

Kolumba-Diocesan Museum

Old Town Cologne

Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.

Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral

Altstadt-Nord

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Deutz

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Deutz
Hohenzollern Bridge which includes a bridge, a church or cathedral and night scenes

Altstadt-Süd

4/5(7 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. You can visit top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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.

Belgian Quarter
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Neustadt-Nord

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Schauspiel Koln 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.

Neustadt-Nord

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