Altstadt-Süd
Cologne
Visit Altstadt-Süd
Popular places to visit
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.
Neumarkt
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.
Rheinau Harbour
Stroll along this re-energized waterfront promenade to enjoy its harbor views, museums and eclectic mix of modern architecture and heritage landmarks.
Schnuetgen Museum
Enjoy the magnificent religious artworks on display in this ancient Romanesque church.
German Sport and Olympics Museum
You can study the exhibits at German Sport and Olympics Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
St Maria im Kapitol
Learn about the local history of Cologne when you spend time at St Maria im Kapitol. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn
Walking tour of Cologne: The essential and unmissable
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Top hotels in Altstadt-Süd
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
The room was clean but the mattresses were so hard and there was only one pillow each! The reception staff were very accommodating though. The breakfast was good, plenty of choice.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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Front desk staff were pleasant and helpful. The lack of a ramp, or hotel staff to assist guests with entering the hotel was rather astonishing. I don’t remember staying in a group hotel ever before that had multiple steps to climb in order to reach the lobby. No room service, bar in lobby open for ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Novotel Köln City
The rooms were very clean and the staff very professional
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
The hotel was perfect for our three night stay in Cologne. Central location so easy walking distance to everything that Cologne has to offer. It was very quiet and the staff were polite and friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Leonet
Good customer service, 24 hours reception, cosy room. Only drawback is the breakfast buffet which does not have good range of foods. Mostly pig meat serves in the breakfast and not appetitive at all specially for people who doesn’t eat pig meat.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City
My cousin and I stayed here for two nights. We loved the location (right next to a tram station) and it was very central in terms of walking to the main shopping area, the cathedral and to the river/museum. We felt safe. Room was comfortable and clean. There was a bit of a musky smell though. We ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt-Süd
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.
Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rhine and Volkstheater Millowitsch are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
Südstadt
When in Südstadt and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cologne Cathedral or Rheinau Harbour and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chlodwigplatz U-Bahn or Ubierring U-Bahn.
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.
