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.

Start your sightseeing with a visit to Old Market. This point of interest is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Cologne, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,740 visitors.

It's now time to discover the mouthwatering delights of Cologne, where top-quality dining experiences blend seamlessly with budget-friendly options. Check out the city's best dining options, offering a tantalizing array of flavors to satisfy every palate.

Eat at Bei Oma Kleinmann. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,597 reviews.

You can also check out Craftbeer Corner Coeln. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your activities is Gruber's. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 625 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience.

Experience the city's unique atmosphere and mingle with locals and fellow travelers.

Visit Toddy Tapper, an excellent place to enjoy a couple of drinks. This bar is one of locals’ favorite hangout spots and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 590 customers.

Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln serves various snacks and drinks at affordable prices, making it another great bar option for budget travelers in Cologne. Customers have rated Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 6,484 reviews.

You could also relax at Gilden im Zims. This bar is popular in Cologne for its great selection of drinks and unique atmosphere. Proof of this claim is clear in its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,823 bar goers.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Cologne! Embrace the vibrant energy and rich cultural tapestry of this remarkable travel destination!

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.

Journey into the unknown at Cologne Zoological Garden, a unique attraction awaiting your visit. This remarkable zoo has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 30,118 reviews.

When you’re ready to continue your sightseeing, Media Park Köln mbH is a recommended place to visit. This point of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,953 reviews.

Another must-see attraction in Cologne is Cologne Cathedral. This spectacular catholic cathedral gets over 5,000,000 visitors every year. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 69,905 travelers, this popular tourist destination in Cologne offers an experience you will remember.

Cologne Chocolate Museum is another popular stop on travelers' itineraries in Cologne. This museum promises memorable moments of exploring. Other travelers have rated this attraction 4.3 out of 5 stars in 36,704 reviews.

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.

When it’s time to eat, treat yourself to a lovely meal without paying more than necessary. Cologne has restaurants and bars for all budgets, perfect for cheap holiday-goers.

For the best dining experience in this affordable destination, eat at the highly recommended Gaststätte Lommerzheim. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,487 customers.

Funkhaus Cafe-Bar-Restaurant is another local-favorite restaurant in Cologne. Funkhaus Cafe-Bar-Restaurant serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 4,282 reviews.

Known for its good food and service, Jameson Pub Cologne is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Cologne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 of 5 stars from around 3,308 customers.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Cologne’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your relaxation and budget.

After dinner, look back into the highlights of today’s adventure and visit one of the best bars in Cologne, Max Stark. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,193 bar-goers.

Limani is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Cologne, with its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,819 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Bangkok Thai Restaurant, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

There’s no better way to celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Germany! Raise your glass and relax after another amazing city break adventure in Cologne!

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.

As you approach the end of your journey in Germany, take a moment for some retail therapy in Cologne’s celebrated shopping district. Thanks to your stay’s premier location, you can easily visit the city’s commercial hubs and wander through its diverse range of local shops without rushing.

Whether you’re on a hunt for an ideal present to give to your friends or family or looking for a personal memento to remind you of Germany, a variety of items are waiting for you.

If you'd rather pass the time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Cologne is the remarkable Rheinboulevard. This promenade and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,210 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Cologne, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance at a memorable dining experience in the city. Savor the destination's vibrant atmosphere over a delicious meal.

One musty-try restaurant is Mongo's Restaurant Köln. This restaurant offers good food at reasonable prices and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,294 customers.

Servus Colonia Alpina is an excellent alternative with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,757 reviews. Servus Colonia Alpina is known for its delicious meals that will surely satisfy your hunger.

Another of the best places to eat in the area is The Little Steakhouse. This restaurant has an impressive average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,631 customers because of their good food, service, and ambiance.

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!