Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
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.
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.
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.
Claudius Therme
You can take time to visit Claudius Therme during your travels to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Old Market
The city’s former marketplace is now a lively spot known for its café culture and carnivals.
Things to do
Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Merheim
Maritim Hotel Köln
Nice staff, clean room, everything we needed was povided
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
All was good
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Small room but did the job. Staff were very polite and professional. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Pullman Cologne
The hotel is clean.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
Staff was friendly and helpful. Perfectly located
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Cologne Bonn Airport
Staff were helpful and check-in was easy
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merheim
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.
Mülheim
Mülheim is a destination travellers 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.
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 of the city at Poll Salmstrasse U-Bahn or Baumschulenweg U-Bahn.
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.
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.
Südstadt
When in Südstadt and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cologne Cathedral or Rheinau Harbour and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chlodwigplatz U-Bahn or Ubierring U-Bahn.
