Stern am Rathaus

Cologne


In a quiet side street in the Altstadt, this little abode has 10 nicely spruced-up contemporary, though smallish, rooms spread over three floors. It's just a hop, skip and jump from sights and restaurants. Kudos for the extra-comfortable beds, the pillow menu, the personalised service and the high-quality breakfast buffet.


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Nearby Cologne attractions

1. Praetorium & Roman Sewer

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Remnants of the Praetorium (governor's palace), the political power nexus of Roman Cologne, have been discovered beneath the medieval town hall. In a well…

2. Historisches Rathaus

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Dating to the 15th century and much restored, the old city hall has fine bells that ring daily at noon and 5pm. The Gothic tower is festooned with statues…

3. MiQua Archaeological Zone

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The square in front of Cologne's historical town hall has for years been ripped open as archaeologists unearthed fabulous finds from Roman times and the…

4. Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus

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Credit for inventing eau de cologne is usually given to Johann Maria Farina and dated to 1709. This private museum in the original factory building takes…

6. Church of Gross St Martin

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Winning top honours for Cologne's most handsome church exterior is Gross St Martin, with an ensemble of four slender turrets grouped around a central…

7. Römisch-Germanisches Museum

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Sculptures and ruins displayed outside the entrance are merely the overture to a full symphony of Roman artefacts found along the Rhine. Highlights…

8. Museum Ludwig

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A mecca of modern art, Museum Ludwig presents a tantalising mix of works from all major genres. Fans of German expressionism (Beckmann, Dix, Kirchner)…