Cologne was highly rated for cathedrals by 422 guests from the United States!Cologne Travel Guide
From Antiquity to Modernity in Cozy Cologne
Founded by the Romans in 38 BC and idyllically located on the Rhine River, Cologne offers the perfect blend of historical and modern Germany. There’s no place more picturesque to drink a Kolsch beer and eat a schnitzel than on the banks of the River Rhine. Here you’ll find the Altstad, or Old Town, with the impressive Cologne Dom on the skyline.
Visitors to Cologne in November can dance the days away at the Carnival Parade. In December, no trip to Cologne’s magical Christmas markets is complete without a steaming mug of Gluhwein.
The charm extends to other seasons as well, thanks to the medieval wonders of the Cologne Cathedral and the Twelve Romanesque churches. Learn about the city’s history at the Roman-Germanic Museum or take a postmodern approach at Museum Ludwig. Whether historic or culinary, a trip to the Chocolate Museum can complete any tour.
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What Guests Said About Cologne:
moyna
Morocco
10
C est une ville superbe.
C est une ville superbe. J ai adoré le côté culturel genre musée de l eau de Cologne, le musée du chocolat, la cathédrale....
Ainsi que les rues piétonnes et circuit shopping.. .
Je recommande l usage de family cards ou muséum cards qui incluent le transport public
Bernardo
Germany
10
The city is great, with so much too see.
The city is great, with so much too see. Even kid friendly sites like the zoo, which was very surprisingly nice. Chocolate musuem that satisfied our sweet tooth. And the amazing architecture of the cathedral.
RaulGWu
United States of America
8.0
We went to Cologne for a weekend getaway and were happy we...
We went to Cologne for a weekend getaway and were happy we did. Arriving by train was very easy and the Dom is right next to the train station. After visiting the Dom and taking a tour (highly recommend this) we walked over the town and visited several of the 12 local Romanesque churches and also visited the Roman-German museum and the site with the Roman ruins. These were very interesting and easily can be done in half a day. We climbed the Catedral stairs and also visited the Cathedral archives, which I recommend doing early as the climb gets warm, and the archives would likely be crowded later in the day. We also took the local train to Bonn (€35 round trip for two) which was OK. Bonn was nothing to write home about, but the Beethoven house was worth the visit. There are numerous restaurants throughout Cologne and there are many food choices. All in all, a very good weekend trip.
Kara
United Kingdom
10
I came to cologne to watch The Bodyguard at the Musical Dome.
I came to cologne to watch The Bodyguard at the Musical Dome... AMAZING! Getting around is so simple especially in the centre everything is within walking distance or you can use the underground. The Locks bridge is definitely a must to visit as well as the cathedral.
Anonymous
United States of America
10
Cologne is a walkable city however if you have one or two...
Cologne is a walkable city however if you have one or two days to enjoy the area you might want to get a bus tour in order to visit the main points. You cannot miss the cathedral, World War II remains and Botanical Gardens.
Anonymous
United States of America
10
The Cathedral is unbelievable and a must see.
The Cathedral is unbelievable and a must see. Completely changed my impression of Gothic architecture. When you see it in person, close up, it becomes alive and overwhelming. The architecture functions at different physical scales and unfolds like a movie. The cathedral is so large that you cannot see it all in one view. As you come closer you pick up more and more details. The details are alive and speak to the viewer. As you come even closer there are more details at even smaller scales. The labor and passion and attention that went into the cathedral are staggering. It is a trip, a medieval psychedelic. It is claimed that the Cathedral is the most visited site in Germany and I believe it. Even if the claim is not true it should be. That being said, the rest of Cologne is very disappointing.
The city was 75% destroyed during the WWII and unlike most other German cities, never recovered. Bland anonymous suburban feeling. Budget two or three days to explore the cathedral and its immediate surroundings which are quite good for food and drink and shopping and hanging out.
“We had one night in Cologne as we trained from Paris to here to catch a flight the next day. I was so so happy the hotel was right behind the train station! The check in was easy and everyone working there was so friendly and helpful. So easy to stay here if the train station is your main coming & going. Train to airport Bonn/Koln was 2 EU pp. What a deal! Highly recommend for ease & value. ”
“The rooms and even the bathrooms are very nicely decorated. It's way nicer than many 4, 5 stars hotels that I know. The room is exactly what I saw when I make my booking online. Bed is very comfortable and I like how you can still have your privacy though you are sharing space with others. Price is very affordable. Will certainly stay here again when I am back in Cologne”
“Probably the best breakfast we have had at a European hotel. Room was comfortable and the spa was very nice. Location is wonderful to main sites of Cologne.”
“I choose this hotel because it's quite close to my old apartment in Cologne. I am very familiar with the environment nearby. There are several tram stations close to the hotel. The location of the hotel is fine.”
“It is very convenient. Just located behind the Cologne Cathedral. There is also parking right in front of the hotel. The toilet (although small) is extremely clean.”
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