What's Old Town Cologne Like?
Visitors really like Old Town Cologne, especially its cathedral, shops, and riverfront access. Enjoy this romantic neighborhood's museums and selection of cafes. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Cologne Cathedral and Eigelstein Torburg. There's plenty more to see, including Schildergasse and Hohe Strasse.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Town Cologne?
We have 160 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Old Town Cologne:
Legend Hotel
- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar
Stern am Rathaus
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • Attentive staff
Cologne Marriott Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Cafe • Terrace • Walkable location
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Central location
How to Get to Old Town Cologne
Flying to:
- Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Old Town Cologne
- Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), 25.1 mi (40.3 km) from Old Town Cologne
Traveling to Old Town Cologne by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station)
- Köln Dom/Central Station (tief)
- Cologne Central Station
Getting to Old Town Cologne on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Heumarkt U-Bahn
- Neumarkt U-Bahn
- Poststrasse U-Bahn
Things to See and Do in and around Old Town Cologne
What to See in Old Town Cologne
- Hay Market
- City Hall
- Neumarkt
- Great St. Martin Church
- Cologne Cathedral