Südstadt
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.
Claudius Therme
You can take time to visit Claudius Therme during your travels to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Old Market
Cologne's marketplace during medieval times is now a hot spot for café culture and outdoor entertainment.
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
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Walking tour of Cologne: The essential and unmissable
Top hotels in Südstadt
Maritim Hotel Köln
Great location. Nice lobby and atrium. Elevators are too slow and small. Rooms dated but clean.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
All the usual amenities that premier offer.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Great location
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Pullman Cologne
Early check-in, clean room, free drinks in the mini bar, hotel in a very good location
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
Ideal location for Christmas markets! Train station and taxi’s easily reached. Airport about 20 minutes drive away. Hotel was adequate for a two night stay, the room was small but comfortable and clean, with soft lightening, great shower, toiletries, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, tv, black out curtains, ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
room was spotless it was very spacious very comfortable bed the hotel was very close to all tourist hot spots within a few mins walk great food options the staff were excellent polite precise and very helpful
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Südstadt
Altstadt-Süd
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 Schildergasse, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse 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.
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.
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 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.
Poll
When in Poll and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rheinau Harbour or LANXESS Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Poll Salmstrasse U-Bahn or Baumschulenweg U-Bahn.
