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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 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery	4.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
CityClass Hotel am Dom	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Novotel Köln City	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

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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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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 National Socialist Documentation Center, 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 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.

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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 Rheinau Harbour, 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

Maritim Hotel Köln

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel, only complaint was the air conditioner was not working correctly and after opening the windows the street noise was way too loud. Staff gave complimentary parking but not a restful night."

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

10/10 Excellent

"We moved from another hotel to this hotel during the heatwave. Zandra took her time to show us the room before we made a definite decision to stay. She explained everything to us. Herself and every other staff member we met were extremely helpful and welcoming. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Food in the restaurant was delicious. Service in the bar and restaurant was excellent. It was great to have access to the swimming pool. Also this hotel is right in the centre of everything. Excellent overall. Highly recommend."

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and attentive. We frequented the bar several times and the drinks and food were excellent. The hotel is renovating the kitchen which was under our room. The work awakened us at 7:30 each morning which was startling. I wrote to the manager who wrote a nice note of apology and gave us an afternoon treat and two drink vouchers. Is it weren't for the construction noise, the stay woukd have been excellent."

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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 14-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 Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln and Premier Inn Köln City Süd.

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 177 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 LANXESS Arena, St. Cecilia's Church and Wallraf-Richartz Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Fragrance Museum and Schnuetgen Museum 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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Eden Hotel Früh am Dom

CityClass Hotel am Dom

ibis Hotel Köln Am Dom

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

Hilton Cologne

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Maritim Hotel Köln

CityClass Hotel am Heumarkt

Cologne Marriott Hotel

Rhein-Hotel St. Martin

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Novotel Köln City

art'otel Cologne

Savoy Hotel

Stern am Rathaus

Löwenbräu Köln Hotel & Restaurant

Pullman Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

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Where to stay in Old Town Cologne

Innenstadt

Altstadt-Nord

Deutz

Altstadt-Süd

Mülheim

Top Old Town Cologne Hotel Reviews

Maritim Hotel Köln

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