Cologne City Breaks

Located on both sides of the Rhine, Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany. It is steeped in history and with its famous museums, romantic churches, fabulous shopping and art galleries ranging from renaissance to Avant-garde.   

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The must sees on a City break to Cologne.
Cologne Cathedral is the most famous landmark of the city and draws visitors in with its soaring twin spires and magnificent stained glass windows. It is packed with art and treasures and a climb up the 512 steps of the South Dom tower for breathtaking views of the city below is an opportunity not to be missed for the more energetic traveler. The Alter Markt is the main market square and home to the Traditional Christmas markets in December, or why not relax with a Rhine river cruise whilst admiring the panoramic views if Cologne and the Rhine. A visit to one, or even more of the museums

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City breaks in Cologne are popular all year round with each season offering its own benefits. Our dedicated reservation team will be happy to advise on the best time of year for you to travel to get the most out of your Cologne city break. Traveling to Cologne in December is especially popular with its traditional German Christmas market to browse and enjoy a glass of warm gluhwein.  

See Cities Direct handpicked accommodation for your City Break to Cologne.
Most tourist sites are in easy walking distance or tram ride of all the hotels we feature in our Cologne City break collection. A popular 3 * option with an excellent reputation is the Flandrischer Hof hotel which is located in the Belgian quarter of Cologne and the old town and Rhine river being an easy walk away. To sample one of Colognes favorite 4* hotels then Azimut Hotel Koln City Centre is the hotel for you. Situated a few minutes walk from the Dom and slap bang in the centre of Cologne with its modern bedrooms and fantastic facilities, can’ t fail to please. For the “wow” factor then the Dom Hotel will tick all your boxes. Directly adjacent to the Stunning cathedral this 5* hotel is the perfect location. Relax in the Peter Ustinov bar with a cocktail, before dinner in Le Merou restaurant and simply take in the wonderful atmosphere. We feature many alternative hotels, so if you have a recommendation or are looking for something different, please give our Cities Direct reservations team a call and they will be happy to advise.

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