Innenstadt
Cologne
Visit Innenstadt
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
Chocolate Museum
Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.
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.
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Innenstadt
Maritim Hotel Köln
"Loved the location, hotel is a great thing to try it has such a vibe and a very easy parking underground. Needs a bit of renovation but 5 over all"
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Pullman Cologne
"Clean and comfortable, great value for money"
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Novotel Köln City
"Great location close to everything we needed, with very helpful and welcoming staff. The on-site parking was a big plus and made getting around very convenient."
Reviewed on 15 May, 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Clean rooms and comfortable bed, but if you sleep hot, bring a fan. We were so hot and the AC wasn’t working yet. Comfortable room but just terribly hot."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Very clean, spacious room. Good location and close proximity to Kölner Dom. We appreciate the complimentary coffee, tea, and water in the morning. The staff are very nice too."
Reviewed on 17 May, 2026
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
"could have been better with pool and massage room."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Innenstadt
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rhine and Volkstheater Millowitsch are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
