Südstadt
Cologne
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.

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.

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.

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: 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: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn

Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Südstadt

Maritim Hotel Köln
Staff were great.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Great location, good value for the moneyVERY helpful staff,
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Great staff very welcoming. Thank you
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Köln City
Room clean Staff polite
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Had a very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Front desk staff were pleasant and helpful. The lack of a ramp, or hotel staff to assist guests with entering the hotel was rather astonishing. I don’t remember staying in a group hotel ever before that had multiple steps to climb in order to reach the lobby. No room service, bar in lobby open for ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Südstadt

Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rhine and Volkstheater Millowitsch are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Altstadt-Süd
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. You can visit top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.

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.

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.

New Town
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in New Town. If sightseeing is on the list, Friesenplatz is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn or Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn to see more of the area.
