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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stern am Rathaus	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 359 reviews	View
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
CityClass Hotel Alter Markt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Hotel Stadtpalais	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 811 reviews	View
CityClass Hotel am Dom	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,018 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 Romano-Germanic 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

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and central location"

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

8/10 Good

"No parking. We had to park blocks away in a paid parkade that was expensive. Came for the pool but didn’t get a chance to enjoy due to our lateness, as well you have to pay extra for access to it which was not worth the 1-2 hours of potential enjoyment that we could’ve had. We also did not feel that safe in this area of the city where the hotel was. A lot of graffiti everywhere. What appeared to be the ?homeless consuming drugs during our walk from the parkade. I would not come to this hotel again."

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What's it like in Innenstadt?

Innenstadt is an historic neighbourhood known for its charming cafes and array of dining options. Experience the best of Innenstadt with a visit to Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena during your trip.

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 14-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 Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln.

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 262 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 Rheinau Harbour might be just the ticket while you're in Innenstadt. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena are some other places worth a visit. City Hall, Tünnes and Schäl and Archaeological Zone Roman Praetorium are just a few of the places to visit in and around Innenstadt. Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Fragrance Museum 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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Where to stay in Innenstadt

Old Town Cologne

Altstadt-Nord

Deutz

Altstadt-Süd

Mülheim

Top Innenstadt Hotel Reviews

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

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