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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
CityClass Hotel Alter Markt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Hotel Stadtpalais	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 818 reviews	View

Where to stay in Innenstadt

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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated landmarks including twin spires, a modern tower, and a brightly lit bridge.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mülheim

Mülheim is a destination travellers like for its museums, and you might hop aboard the metro at Am Emberg U-Bahn or Im Weidenbruch U-Bahn to explore sights like Palladium.

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Top Innenstadt Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

8/10 Good

"Our room was huge, with enough room for the bed for my husband and I, plus twin beds for our two kids. It even had a little seating area and an electric kettle which was great for cup of noodles sorts of meals. The only issue was during check-in when the staff notified us that we had two rooms booked when we knew we'd only booked one. They insisted it was Expedia's mistake and must be fixed on Expedia's end, because as a policy they do not cancel 3rd party reservations. We called Expedia and they said they only saw the one room and therefore could not cancel a second, insisting it was an error on the hotel's end. It ended up being a very frustrating experience for everyone involved but in the end they found a way for the extra room to be canceled by a manager higher up. I really appreciated the woman at the front desk for working really hard to find a solution for us. The male front desk worker had a less professional demeanor and bordered on rude. After that situation was sorted out, we were very happy with the hotel. The breakfast buffet was delicious and had tons of appetizing choices. The second elevator started working during our stay which helped with wait times. The location was excellent with a train stop just down the street, a grocery store a couple blocks away, and a laundromat across the street."

Cologne Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful hotel. Very close to the train station and the cathedral. The staff were extremely helpful, and our connecting rooms were lovely. We drank in the bar and had amazing cocktails. The only fault - we had to pay a security deposit of €100 that we were assured would be given back immediately. It has still not been refunded 6 says later even after request."

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

8/10 Good

"Hotel is in a great location - just off the beaten track but close to everything one needs. Close to shops, restaurants and transport links (there's an underground entrance hidden near by). The room (2nd floor) was good; clean, large, AC, etc - only problem was flooding by shower. Breakfast is very good - wide choice. Didn't use Spa. Would stay here again."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Innenstadt?

Innenstadt is an historic neighbourhood known for its charming cafes and array of dining options. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Innenstadt? Consider a visit to Cologne Cathedral while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Innenstadt?

Based on our traveller data, Maritim Hotel Köln is one of the top choices for your stay in Innenstadt. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Premier Inn Köln City Süd and Novotel Köln City.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Innenstadt area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cologne, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 269 Innenstadt hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Innenstadt, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Innenstadt.

What is there to do around this Cologne neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Old Market, Hohe Strasse and Schildergasse might be just the ticket while you're in Innenstadt. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Cologne Cathedral and City Hall are some other places worth a visit. Tünnes and Schäl, Archaeological Zone Roman Praetorium and Wallraf-Richartz Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Innenstadt. Fragrance Museum and Hay Market are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cologne.

How can I get around Innenstadt and the greater Cologne area?

If you want to see more of the city, Heumarkt U-Bahn is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn and Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn. If you want to see some sights out of town, hop on a train. Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) is the closest train station, but Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) and Cologne Central Station are also close by.

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1. Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

2. Maritim Hotel Köln

3. CityClass Hotel am Dom

4. Hyatt Regency Cologne

5. CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

6. Hilton Cologne

7. Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

8. Eden Hotel Früh am Dom

9. Rhein-Hotel St. Martin

10. Courtyard by Marriott Cologne

11. Motel One Köln-Messe

12. Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

13. Pullman Cologne

14. URBAN LOFT Cologne

15. Kommerzhotel Köln

16. Dorint An der Messe Köln

17. Savoy Hotel

18. Opera Hotel Köln

19. Maternushaus

20. Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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Where to stay in Innenstadt

Old Town Cologne

Altstadt-Nord

Deutz

Altstadt-Süd

Mülheim

Top Innenstadt Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

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