Nippes
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
Cologne Cable Car
Fly over the mighty Rhine River and observe the city skyline as you ride across the Rheinpark treetops and see the Botanical Garden from this scenic gondola lift.
Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne
More than 10,000 species of plants line the paths that lead to a 19th-century mansion and events venue in the oldest and most iconic park in Cologne.
Kranhauser im Rheinauhafen
Find out about the history of Cologne when you spend time at Kranhauser im Rheinauhafen. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Phantasialand
Enjoy the exciting rides at Phantasialand and see why this is a popular amusement park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
Nippes Hotel Deals
Maritim Hotel Köln
"The room was beautiful and very clean and the staff was amazing."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Apart from the room size (too small for my expectations) and the mild A/C output (pretty similar to other Germany hotels) everything else worked as expected. Will recommend for budget conscious travellers."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
"Very good hotel but prices doubled on weekend and when there was a special event"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
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Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
"there was no minibar in room, bathroom floor was dirty, room keys never worked for whole rooms for 2 days!"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
"Great location - tram right outside and 5 mins walk from main station and Little Tokyo. I'm sensitive to noise but rooms were very soundproof. Staff all very helpful. Only issue was the window was locked and had to get a member of staff to staff to open it, not ideal during a heatwave! Also kept ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Where to stay in Nippes
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.
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 Wallraf-Richartz Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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 Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt 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.
Altstadt-Süd
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. Top attractions like St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
