
Where to Stay in Cologne: Best Areas and Hotels (2026)
I stayed near Cologne Cathedral for 3 nights in May 2026 โ independently booked, not a collaboration. Here's the honest guide to Cologne's neighbourhoods and where your money goes furthest.

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