What's Cologne like for family-friendly vacations?
The historic destination of Cologne is a good choice if you’ve been thinking about a trip with your kids. The museums, notable monuments, and cafes are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Arrange a flight into Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is the closest airport, or Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is located 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from the center of Cologne.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Cologne?
How many family-friendly hotels should I expect to find in Cologne?
Expedia has 54 hotels in Cologne that are great for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Cologne?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 37 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Cologne?
While you are visiting Cologne, you and the family might want to check out some interesting spots such as Phantasialand, National Socialist Documentation Center, and Hohe Strasse. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Schildergasse and Romano-Germanic Museum.
What's the best way for us to get around Cologne?
You can take advantage of metro transit at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn, and Heumarkt U-Bahn. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.
Recent reviews of Cologne hotels
Expedia verified reviews
5/5 Excellent
Not your average ‘basic’ hotel
"Stayed for three nights visiting Drupa. Room is very small but superbly laid out making it feel better than a much larger room. Plenty of power, lighting choices and everything sparkled. Wifi not great, lots of street noise all day and all night. Bring ear plugs. Buffet super continental with a view of station and cathedral. Doesn’t get any better. Staff lovely and helpful. Genuinely enjoyed my stay - and for the price worth every penny. Thank you!"
"Pleasant hotel, good location and it was clean and quiet. My room overlooked the courtyard out the back which was nice. The only 'bad' thing I could say would be that the room was quite warm, I had to put the air-con on at night and open the window during the day. I think the hotel must be very well insulated as the only radiator I could find was a very small one in the bathroom which wasn't even on! I took the duvet out of its cover as it was too hot. I didn't have breakfast at the hotel so cannot comment on that. The bed laptop table was useful as there wasn't a desk in the room. I recommend this hotel."
A verified traveler stayed at Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
"Staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was spacious, comfortable and well appointed. Location is excellent, access is easy, parking is available in the poublic car park beneath the hotel. "
A verified traveler stayed at Steigenberger Hotel Köln
"Room 711 fabulous view of Cologne Cathedral and Rhine River. Bistro and Harry's New York Bar. Bistro Restaurant. Cologne Cathedral and Ludwig Art Gallery amazing"
A verified traveler stayed at Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln