Riehl
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.
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.
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.
Riehl Hotel Deals
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Spacious, clean room, small bathroom, great location. Easy to reach, and plenty of transportation to the city center.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Novotel Köln City
The room was great, quiet, clean and quit big!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Maritim Hotel Köln
Rooms were clean, but elevator was out of order which is beyond staff control but ended up having long wait times at busy times. Didn’t try the food so can’t comment on that.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Pullman Cologne
Good size room and bed. Great shower
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Dorint An der Messe Köln
All good except we had 2 single beds pushed together instead of the king size bed we booked
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
The room was very comfortable, hotel staff were nice, location was perfect- close to the Christmas markets, museums, lots of shopping, and the Cathedral.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Riehl
Nippes
Nippes is well-liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne and Cologne Cable Car are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz 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 Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Deutz
Part of central Cologne, Deutz serves as a business center and transportation hub, boasting the Köln Messe/Deutz station. Enjoy picturesque views of the old town from the river embankment and explore nearby Rheinpark.
Innenstadt
Central to Cologne, Innenstadt boasts historic old town charm, Gründerzeit era new town, and Deutz quarter. Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring.
Kalk
Get to know Kalk and its many features like its bars and festivals. You might want to explore sights like Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around the city.
