Left of Rhine
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Where to stay in Left of Rhine
![Kolumba-Diocesan Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222325-Kolumba-Diocesan-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Old Town Cologne
Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
![Cologne Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221344-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
![Hohenzollern Bridge showing a bridge, a church or cathedral and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221197-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Altstadt-Süd
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. Top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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Neustadt-Sued
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Sued. Top attractions like Volksgarten and Cologne Synagogue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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Belgian Quarter
While you're in Belgian Quarter, take in top sights like Friesenplatz and jump on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024
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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.
![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.
![Hay Market](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503762-haymarket.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Hay Market
Learn about the local history of Cologne with a stop at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours.
![Neumarkt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad27e75c4b499d72f2cdebea66b3eebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Neumarkt
You can find out about the history of Cologne when you stop by Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
![Ludwig Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221883-Ludwig-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Museum Ludwig
Discover a magnificent survey of modern art in this contemporary museum building dedicated to the arts and music in Cologne’s historic quarter.
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)