What's it like in Old Town Cologne?

Old Town Cologne is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and charming cafes. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Old Town Cologne? Consider a visit to Cologne Cathedral while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Old Town Cologne?

Based on our traveller data, Maritim Hotel Köln is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town Cologne. 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 area include Premier Inn Köln City Süd and Hilton Cologne .

How many hotels are there in Old Town Cologne?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cologne, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 179 Old Town Cologne hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Cologne, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Old Town Cologne.

What is there to do around this Cologne neighbourhood?

Some landmarks in Old Town Cologne that you won't want to miss include Cologne Cathedral, St Gereon's Basilica and Eigelstein Torburg. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Schildergasse and Hohe Strasse are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town Cologne include St. Cecilia's Church, Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Fragrance Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Schnuetgen Museum and Kolumba are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cologne.

How can I get around Old Town Cologne 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 Neumarkt U-Bahn and Poststrasse 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. Maritim Hotel Köln

Old Town Cologne

Michael

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern bar with wooden furniture, hanging lights, and a view of the street.

2. Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

Old Town Cologne

Susan

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A sauna room with wooden benches and a glass door leading to a balcony with lounge chairs and potted plants.

3. Novotel Köln City

Old Town Cologne

Tim

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. URBAN LOFT Cologne

Old Town Cologne

christian prince

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A dining table with a tray of orange juice, glasses, and oranges, overlooking a cathedral.

5. CityClass Hotel am Dom

Old Town Cologne

Shiann

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern lounge area with a round table, bar stools, sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

6. Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Old Town Cologne

Jennifer

RM397 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wicker sofa with towels, and a stone-tiled wall.

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

Old Town Cologne

Guy

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A brightly lit hotel with multiple floors and a prominent entrance.

8. CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

Old Town Cologne

Joseph

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern spa area with stone walls, wooden benches, and a large potted plant.

9. Hilton Cologne

Old Town Cologne

Jonathan

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

10. Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Neustadt-Nord, 1.5 km from Old Town Cologne

Herberth Manuel

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

11. Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Old Town Cologne

Gladys

RM621 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A buffet with various food items and utensils laid out on a table.

12. Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Neustadt-Süd, 1.2 km from Old Town Cologne

Lena

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading 'Pullman Hotels.'

13. Pullman Cologne

Old Town Cologne

Lance

RM459 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A rooftop terrace with a table set for a wedding, two lanterns, and a cathedral in the background.

14. Eden Hotel Früh am Dom

Old Town Cologne

Owen

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A swimming pool with a view of a mountain range, wooden beams, and lounge chairs.

15. Mauritius Hotel & Therme

Old Town Cologne

Andrew

RM422 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel courtyard with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs.

16. Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Old Town Cologne

Catherine

RM1,469 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern restaurant with large windows offering views of a historic cathedral and a bridge. Tables are arranged with chairs, and the interior features exposed beams and hanging light fixtures.

17. Hyatt Regency Cologne

Deutz, 1.1 km from Old Town Cologne

Brett

RM832 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A buffet area with various food items and a view of the outside.

18. Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG

Mülheim, 5.7 km from Old Town Cologne

Vikram Nag

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Mercure Hotel' sign, a glass entrance, and a bike parking area.

19. Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City

Old Town Cologne

Mark

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

The Rhein-Hotel with outdoor seating and a view of a historic church.

20. Rhein-Hotel St. Martin

Old Town Cologne

Martin

RM362 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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CityClass Hotel am Dom	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View

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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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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.

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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 Old Town Cologne Hotel Reviews

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

10/10 Excellent

"Walking distance to the Cologne Cathedral, the river, bridges especially the train station. There was a miscommunication with the 20% breakfast discount so clarify first before you dine in. If you are a light sleeper like me bring a handheld fan to support the AC, was not cold enough to cool the room. I can’t sleep with windows open. The rolling blinds is the winner, love it, total darkness."

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."

Novotel Köln City

8/10 Good

"This was a lovely stay and met all our needs as a family of 4. Splitting the sofa bed to have the beds apart a bit would've worked a bit better for us but that's a personal thing. The main bed was really comfy! Water pressure was crap so that needs addressed however I do think they are maybe just being more cautious with water use given the heat waves! So that's ok. It's not a bad location at all. Rooms really quiet. We used the bar area and the possibility to buy a few drinks/snacks from the fridges across from the reception was great. I'd recommend the hotel to friends"

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Our top choices for Old Town Cologne hotels

1. Maritim Hotel Köln

2. Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

3. Novotel Köln City

4. URBAN LOFT Cologne

5. CityClass Hotel am Dom

6. Premier Inn Köln City Süd

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

8. CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

9. Hilton Cologne

10. Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

11. Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

12. Steigenberger Hotel Köln

13. Pullman Cologne

14. Eden Hotel Früh am Dom

15. Mauritius Hotel & Therme

16. Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

17. Hyatt Regency Cologne

18. Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG

19. Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City

20. Rhein-Hotel St. Martin

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