Cheap 7-Day Germany City Break in Cologne

Aerial view of the cathedral in Cologne and Hohenzollern bridge over Rhein, Germany
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Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
Optional
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Description

Take time off your daily routine and enjoy a cheap holiday in Cologne, Germany. Explore like a local for 7 days with this affordable city break package!

Satisfy your senses in Cologne and discover the city's most memorable features. We'll introduce you to some of the best-kept secrets and sights in Germany, including the city's most popular restaurants and bars.

Experience a terrific city break in Cologne on a budget! From before your 7-day vacation in Cologne until you're ready to say goodbye to Germany, we'll help you make the most of your holiday.

This cheap vacation package allows you to book an airport transfer to Cologne on your arrival in Germany. For 6 nights, you'll stay at one of the city's top-rated budget hotels in the heart of Cologne. Enjoy easy access to popular dining spots in Cologne and quick, cheap trips to many of the city's best attractions, like the remarkable Cologne Cathedral and Cologne Chocolate Museum.

You'll choose where you'll stay throughout your cheap holiday in Cologne. With the power to choose your lodging, your stay in Cologne promises to be as unique and memorable as your adventures throughout your vacation.

The 7-day itinerary of this affordable vacation package will allow you to experience the best attractions in Cologne. Beyond visiting cheap places to travel to in the area, you'll also spend time at the city's most famous sights.

You'll explore the magnificent Old Market. Then you'll visit the stunning Museum Ludwig. You'll also take in the atmosphere of the fascinating Media Park Köln mbH. At the picture-perfect Wallraf–Richartz Museum, you'll want to make sure you have a camera ready.

If you enjoy walking along local streets, here's some good news. With a centrally located accommodation, you'll have plenty of time to go shopping and bargain hunting. Shop until you drop, and buy souvenirs to remind you of Germany and your adventure in Cologne.

As your 7-day city break in Cologne ends, you'll return home happy, with a fresh new outlook.

This affordable travel plan includes everything you need for a worry-free city break in Cologne. To give you the perfect personalized experience in Cologne, you can customize your 7-day itinerary.

You can add flights to and from Cologne or Germany, and we'll offer you the best-value airfares. By adding a rental car to your cheap holiday package, enjoy cruising along the roads with the best budget car with CDW insurance.

Add tours and tickets to your itinerary and explore Cologne like never before. Choose from many unique adventures in Cologne and get them at unbeatable prices.

Other perks included in your cheap vacation package deal are 24/7 travel support from your travel agent and a step-by-step guide through our mobile app. For your convenience, you'll also find all your travel documents stored in this app.

Enjoy 7 days of fun and relaxation in a new city. Take the opportunity to experience a cheap vacation in Cologne, Germany, before it's too late. Choose your travel dates and plan the perfect city break to Cologne today!

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Hotel, 6 nights
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Destinations

Cologne Aerial view with trains move on a bridge over the Rhine River on which cargo barges and passenger ships ply. Majestic Cologne Cathedral in the background.Cologne / 6 nights

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Attractions

Photo of Cologne Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral in Cologne, Germany.Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Chocolate Museum, Altstadt-Süd, Innenstadt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyCologne Chocolate Museum
Cologne Zoological Garden, Riehl, Nippes, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyCologne Zoological Garden
Old Market, Altstadt-Nord, Innenstadt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyOld Market
Philharmony and cathedral in Cologne, GermanyMuseum Ludwig
Media Park Köln mbH
Duftmuseum im Farina Haus, Altstadt-Nord, Innenstadt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyDuftmuseum im Farina Haus
photo of Frontansicht auf das Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Foundation Corboud, aufgenommen im Oktober 2014. Das Banner bewirbt die zu dieser Zeit laufende Sonderausstellung "Die Kathedrale". Wallraf–Richartz Museum
Cologne Central Mosque, Ehrenfeld, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyCologne Central Mosque
photo of view of Rheinboulevard in Cologne, Germany,Cologne Germany.Rheinboulevard
Äußerer Grüngürtel
Fish Market, Altstadt-Nord, Innenstadt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyFischmarkt
Beethoven Park
Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum, Altstadt-Süd, Innenstadt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyDeutsches Sport & Olympia Museum
Vorgebirgspark
Museum of Applied Art CologneMuseum of Applied Art Cologne
KolumbaKolumba
Fort XFort X
Klettenberg Park
Museum for East-Asian Arts, Neustadt/Süd, Innenstadt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyMuseum for East-Asian Arts
Deutzer BrückeDeutz Suspension Bridge
HahnentorHahnentorburg
UlrepforteUlrepforte

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Day 1 – Cologne - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Cologne - arrival day

  • Cologne - Arrival day
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  • Rheinboulevard
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Your cheap holiday experience in Germany begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Cologne, where you'll stay for 6 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.

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!

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Day 2 – Cologne

Day 2

Day 2 – Cologne

  • Cologne
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  • Cologne Cathedral
  • Museum Ludwig
  • Museum of Applied Art Cologne
  • Kolumba
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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 5 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 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!

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Day 3 – Cologne

Day 3

Day 3 – Cologne

  • Cologne
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  • Ulrepforte
  • Duftmuseum im Farina Haus
  • Wallraf–Richartz Museum
  • Old Market
  • Fischmarkt
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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 4 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 68,667 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 36,145 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 29,743 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. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Cologne.

This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city.

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 Max Stark. Around 2,193 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

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Day 4 – Cologne

Day 4

Day 4 – Cologne

  • Cologne
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  • Cologne Zoological Garden
  • Fort X
  • Media Park Köln mbH
  • Cologne Central Mosque
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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 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 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.

This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is The Corkonian Irish pub. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,421 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Barney Vallely's. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 956 customers.

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

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Day 5 – Cologne

Day 5

Day 5 – Cologne

  • Cologne
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  • Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum
  • Cologne Chocolate Museum
  • Hahnentorburg
  • Museum for East-Asian Arts
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On day 5 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 68,667 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 36,145 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 29,743 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. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Cologne.

This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city.

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 Soul Bar Cologne. Around 292 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

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Day 6 – Cologne

Day 6

Day 6 – Cologne

  • Cologne
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  • Beethoven Park
  • Klettenberg Park
  • Äußerer Grüngürtel
  • Vorgebirgspark
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Day 6 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.

This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices.

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

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Day 7 – Cologne - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Cologne - departure day

  • Cologne - Departure day
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  • Deutz Suspension Bridge
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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 7, 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!

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