Cheap 5-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 4 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!

A stop at this spectacular travel destination makes a great introduction to the city.

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.

Known for its good food and service, Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Cologne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 of 5 stars from around 6,484 customers.

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.

ONA MOR Bar is another popular bar in Cologne. If you ask the 548 customers who have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars, ONA MOR Bar is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Cologne.

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 3 nights 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 57,506 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 28,752 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 25,089 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 Gilden im Zims, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,823 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Cologne is Gaststätte Lommerzheim. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Gaststätte Lommerzheim has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,487 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Jameson Pub Cologne for a great dining experience in Cologne. A favorite place to eat among many, around 3,308 customers have rated the irresistible Jameson Pub Cologne an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,484 customers.

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

On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Cologne, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 2 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Cologne Cathedral. About 57,506 visitors have rated this catholic cathedral and attraction an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

The popular Cologne Chocolate Museum is another place where locals and travelers in Cologne like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning museum, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 28,752 visitors.

The spectacular Cologne Zoological Garden is an amazing zoo and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Cologne. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 25,089 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Cologne every year to see it.

To make your affordable city break in Cologne more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Cologne. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Servus Colonia Alpina. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Cologne. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in approximately 2,757 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out The Little Steakhouse and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,631 customers, dining at The Little Steakhouse is something you can look forward to doing in Cologne.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is Max Stark. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,193 customers.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Cologne, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Jameson Pub Cologne. Around 3,308 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at Papa Joe's Jazz Bar, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Papa Joe's Jazz Bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,431 customers.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Cologne!

Day 4 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 57,506 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 28,752 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 25,089 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 The Corkonian Irish pub, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,421 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Cologne is Barney Vallely's. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Barney Vallely's has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 956 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Hänneschen und die Pfeffermühle for a great dining experience in Cologne. A favorite place to eat among many, around 901 customers have rated the irresistible Hänneschen und die Pfeffermühle an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is die kunstbar. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 598 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 5, 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 57,506 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 28,752 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 25,089 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Cologne, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience. For example, Le Moissonnier has a menu of appetizing food and refreshing beverages and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 499 customers.

If you feel like eating something else, Kaiser Konstantin - Kölsches Brauhaus is another restaurant worth trying out. This restaurant serves a variety of value-for-money savory dishes and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 456 customers.

Another restaurant popular among cheap holiday goers is Restaurant Heumarkt. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 633 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy unique flavors that will remind you of Germany and your fun memories in Cologne.

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!