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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.

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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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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 Innenstadt Hotel Reviews

Maritim Hotel Köln

10/10 Excellent

"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, very wasteful. With all the restaurants in the hotel, it would be nice if there were a place just to get coffee in the AM. "

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. My daughter’s ankle was severely bruised when we arrived. She was immediately given a place to sit with a towel and bag of ice. The staff attended to her every need. We arrived before check in. No problem. The housekeeping staff was asked to prepare our suite as soon as possible. It took about 20 minutes and we were escorted to a beautiful suite where she continued take care of her ankle. It was first class service in so many ways. We were spoiled with every expectation being met. The hotel is centrally located to the Alt Stadt (Old Town). The twin dome Cathedral, the main railway center, restaurants, brand name boutique shops, lined the quaint streets. My favorite authentic German restaurant and pub is Früh also located within a short walking distance. "

URBAN LOFT Cologne

10/10 Excellent

"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, but it didn't disturb us. A really nice hotel at a good price, in a excellent location."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Innenstadt?

Innenstadt is an historic neighbourhood known for its charming cafes and array of dining options. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Innenstadt? Consider a visit to Cologne Cathedral while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Innenstadt?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Legend Hotel is the highest ranked property in Innenstadt. This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral, and it offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom and Cologne Marriott Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Innenstadt area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cologne, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 262 Innenstadt hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Innenstadt, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Innenstadt.

What is there to do around this Cologne neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Old Market, Hohe Strasse and Rheinau Harbour might be just the ticket while you're in Innenstadt. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Cologne Cathedral and City Hall are some other places worth a visit. Tünnes and Schäl, Archaeological Zone Roman Praetorium and Wallraf-Richartz Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Innenstadt. Fragrance Museum and Hay Market are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cologne.

How can I get around Innenstadt 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 Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn and Deutzer Freiheit 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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CityClass Hotel am Dom

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Insel Hotel

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Art Rock Downtown Hotel

Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton Cologne

Savoy Hotel

Hopper Hotel St. Josef

Innception Hotel

Hotel Stadtpalais

Legend Hotel

Where to stay in Innenstadt

Old Town Cologne

Altstadt-Nord

Deutz

Altstadt-Süd

Mülheim

Top Innenstadt Hotel Reviews

Maritim Hotel Köln

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