Opladen
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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.
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.
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.
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Top hotels in Opladen
Maritim Hotel Köln
Clear, central, exclusive hotel
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Room was clean, breakfast just ok, the check in was messy, someone else was checked into my room under my name....after all I got another room but it took a long time to sort out.
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Very clean room. Easy check-in and check-out. Perfect location for a long layover.
Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2026
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was spotless. Good facilities at the hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026
Novotel Köln City
The reception staff were friendly and professional, reception areas very nice. The room was very clean and modern, well paid d out. Would have given 5 stars but the pillows were t good and the bed was a bit firm for me.
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
Pullman Cologne
Great breakfast. Comfy beds
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Opladen
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.
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne and Cologne Cable Car are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
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.
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.
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.
Ehrenfeld
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ehrenfeld. Top attractions like MMC Studios and Cologne Carnival Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Koernerstrasse U-Bahn or Venloer Strasse Guertel U-Bahn to see more of the city.
