Cheap 3-Day Germany City Break in Cologne

Your cheap holiday experience in Germany begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Cologne, where you'll stay for 2 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Cologne.

Cologne is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Germany is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible Old Market. A stop at this spectacular must-see tourist destination and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating Old Market has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,654 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Cologne is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended Craftbeer Corner Coeln. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,165 customers.

Gruber's is another local-favorite restaurant in Cologne. Gruber's serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 625 reviews.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Cologne, you’ll be glad to know that Cologne is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is Toddy Tapper. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 590 customers.

Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln is another popular bar in Cologne. If you ask the 6,484 customers who have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars, Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy drinks at Gilden im Zims. This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Cologne. Around 5,823 customers have given this bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in reviews.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Cologne!

Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Germany offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Cologne, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Cologne Cathedral. This attraction is a spectacular catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 visitors. With around 5,000,000 travelers visiting this attraction every year, the well-known Cologne Cathedral is a must-see.

The outstanding Cologne Chocolate Museum is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 36,145 visitors, this popular museum and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Cologne city break experience, visit the fascinating Cologne Zoological Garden, a well-loved zoo in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 29,743 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Cologne, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Cologne and the culture of past or present-day Germany.

After or in between your city break activities in Cologne, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Servus Colonia Alpina, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,757 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Cologne is The Little Steakhouse. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. The Little Steakhouse has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,631 reviews.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Gaststätte Lommerzheim. This place has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,487 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Jameson Pub Cologne. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,308 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Cologne, Germany!

Your city break in Cologne is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 3, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Germany.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Cologne Cathedral is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This catholic cathedral and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 68,667 visitors. More than 5,000,000 people visit Cologne Cathedral each year.

An excellent alternative is the spectacular Cologne Chocolate Museum. Based on its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 36,145 reviews, this attraction is a worthwhile visit in this cheap holiday destination.

You can also stop at the spectacular Cologne Zoological Garden to take in the beautiful Cologne one last time. This outstanding attraction is a well-loved zoo that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 29,743 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Cologne, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience.

You’ll then say farewell to Cologne and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Germany!