Hotels in Cologne

Why stay in Cologne?

Cologne is an easy Rhine city break, crowned by a vast Gothic cathedral that greets visitors as soon as they leave the central station. Israeli travelers come for a long weekend of cathedral views, walks through the Old Town and Rhine promenade, and a visit to the Lindt Chocolate Museum. Shopping centers on Schildergasse and Hohe Straße, while evenings belong to the Belgian Quarter’s bars and traditional breweries around Heumarkt serving local Kölsch beer. Winter brings excellent Christmas markets, and February’s Cologne Carnival turns the streets into one enormous, colorful celebration.

Choosing a hotel

Location matters most — check ratings, board and cancellation.

Best time to book

Shoulder seasons and mid-week are cheapest.