Popular places to visit
![Cologne Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221344-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
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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.
![RheinEnergieStadion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6b437418125061a15f549f8791b682bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its local chocolate shops.
![Chocolate Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221339-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Old Market](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503768-alter-markt-old-market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Old Market
Cologne's marketplace during medieval times is now a hot spot for café culture and outdoor entertainment.
![Cologne Zoo featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50528-Cologne-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cologne Zoo
Visit Germany's largest collection of animals in one of the country's oldest zoological gardens.
Things to do
![Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635730/01692f2a-a91a-428b-abd7-aaeb72d959f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour
![Cologne Cathedral and Old Town Tour with 1 Kölsch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4790047/05521117-4055-4d21-ba0e-63605d3f6b3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cologne Cathedral and Old Town Tour with 1 Kölsch
![COLOGNE Exciting discovery tour through the old town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2824316/82196d17-1ed1-4bc4-ae10-d36e77059b0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
![Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4546537/5cf9dc32-b30e-49e7-a3df-96a9e41a021d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Top hotels in Merheim
![Maritim Hotel Köln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3350/6a3239af_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
![Dorint An der Messe Köln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/610000/602500/602427/9b4136a7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024
![Kommerzhotel Köln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10950000/10940400/10940325/e6b1a483_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![URBAN LOFT Cologne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54060000/54056300/54056258/409cfbea_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Bonn Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2920000/2919200/2919127/5f4cabca_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
![Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921000/920920/25800812_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merheim
Kalk
Get to know Kalk and its many features like its bars and festivals. You might want to explore sights like Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around the city.
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Humboldt - Gremberg
Though Humboldt - Gremberg might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Odysseum and LANXESS Arena.
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Mülheim
Mülheim is a destination travelers 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.
![Another bridge in the south of cologne.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d7be3711ef9f40e24d48b47ad8d61e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Poll
When in Poll and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rheinau Harbour or LANXESS Arena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Poll Salmstrasse U-Bahn or Baumschulenweg U-Bahn.
![Rheinboulevard showing a river or creek, a city and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222516-Rheinboulevard-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Rheinau Harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221909-Rheinau-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Innenstadt
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.