Cologne has a vast and varied selection of accommodation choices with numerous five-star hotels, family inns and charming bed and breakfasts. You will find some comfortable hotels in beautiful old buildings from past centuries. Along the mighty Rhine River, there are also a profusion of hotels to suit both business and leisure travellers.

Hotels in Cologne range from inexpensive hostels to five-star hotels with impressive facilities and services. The majority of the best hotels can be found in the central city area near the cathedral and along the Rhine River including the Hilton Hotel Cologne, Marriot Hotel Cologne and Intercontinental Cologne.

In the central city you will find the impressive Le Meridian Dom Hotel Cologne, which overlooks Cologne's Gothic cathedral and is conveniently located near to the main shopping areas. The hotel has comfortable rooms, a fantastic restaurant and bar as well as meeting rooms and internet facilities for business travellers.

Also worth noting in this area is the Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, which is set in a heritage listed, 130-year-old building. The hotel is perfectly placed within walking distance to many of the city's famous attractions.

Within the central city area there are hotels of varying prices and standards. You can find budget friendly hotels that offer adequate and comfortable rooms coupled with a convenient, central location. Staying in the city area allows for easy access on foot to shopping, restaurants and attractions without the need to use public transport.

Muelheim is in the city's northeast and provides a relatively central location with good access to the city core by public transport. There are great restaurants in this area coupled with cosy beer gardens to enjoy local food and drink. Hotels here vary, with some five-star as well as more affordable options.

If you prefer to stay out of town there are several hotels close to Cologne-Bonn Airport including a Holiday Inn. This area provides fast transfers to the airport, which can be convenient for early or late flights, and there are a few attractions close by to enjoy including the Roman Museum and the Cologne Zoo. Business travellers may wish to stay close to the airport, and the Holiday Inn here provides a host of facilities from conference rooms to wireless internet.

Also out of town in the southwest of downtown Cologne is Bruehl, which has several comfortable hotels and family guest houses. Bruehl offers scenic countryside with open areas of trees and fields. There are some great local pubs and restaurants to enjoy here.