Altstadt-Nord
Cologne
Visit Altstadt-Nord
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Old Market
Cologne's marketplace during medieval times is now a hot spot for café culture and outdoor entertainment.
Hay Market
Learn about the local history of Cologne when you spend time at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
City Hall
Over 900 years of history are built into the stones of Cologne’s governmental buildings, where structures from throughout the centuries form one stunning landmark.
Hohenzollern Bridge
Admire stunning views of the city and river from this giant rail bridge, also a cherished spot for couples to display their “love locks”.
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Altstadt-Nord
Maritim Hotel Köln
Gorgeous room. Great view. Comfortable bed. Great location. Really enjoyed our stay despite a couple of downsides: We needed a bed for a teenager, despite impressions from our booking that it might be a proper bed, it was a cot that was rolled in. incredibly long time to get hot water in bathroom, ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Pullman Cologne
Great room and location
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Clean room, nice decor. No kettle in the room (which is not uncommon in Germany I think), but late at night to first thing in the morning you can pick up a free coffee downstairs. The room with a view overlooking the railway did have some noise as they were carrying out engineering work overnight, ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2026
CityClass Hotel am Dom
Parking is at a different location from the hotel but not that far. David was very helpful and attentive to your needs.
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
Hilton Cologne
No pool or activities for the children that we found. Didn't have the opportunity to use the pigeon post bar, although it looked lovely.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
We used spa, it was good and relaxing.
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt-Nord
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.
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.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Belgian Quarter
While you're in Belgian Quarter, take in top sights like Friesenplatz and jump on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
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.
