Cologne's Best
Culinary Goodies
My favourite places for food, drinks and meeting with friends.
One of the best places for Sushi in Cologne and really close to the apartment.
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Sweet Sushi
11 Auf dem BerlichOne of the best places for Sushi in Cologne and really close to the apartment.
Great traditional Cologne-style "Brauhaus". Not so touristy like the Gaffel or Früh breweries. They still brew their own Kölsch beer right across the beer garden. It cannot be any fresher than that!
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Brewery Päffgen
64-66 FriesenstraßeGreat traditional Cologne-style "Brauhaus". Not so touristy like the Gaffel or Früh breweries. They still brew their own Kölsch beer right across the beer garden. It cannot be any fresher than that!
BurritoRico
5 Aachener Str.Delicious burritos, relaxed atmosphere.
If you are looking for something Italian, Nennillo is the place to go. Real Napoli-style Pizza.
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Antica Pizzeria Nennillo
22 SeverinswallIf you are looking for something Italian, Nennillo is the place to go. Real Napoli-style Pizza.
My favourite bakery. Great bread and pastries, but also a nice location for breakfast.
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Bastian's
3-5 Auf dem BerlichMy favourite bakery. Great bread and pastries, but also a nice location for breakfast.
If you happen to be around on a nice, sunny day, you have to taste their ice cream.
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Bar Schmitz
34 Aachener Str.If you happen to be around on a nice, sunny day, you have to taste their ice cream.
A new rooftop cocktail bar inside the 25hours hotel. Stylish interior, awesome drinks and a nice view over Cologne.
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Monkey Bar
22-24 Im KlapperhofA new rooftop cocktail bar inside the 25hours hotel. Stylish interior, awesome drinks and a nice view over Cologne.
It's only a tiny restaurant and you might need a bit to get seated, but their burgers are worth it!
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Die Fette Kuh
43 Bonner Str.It's only a tiny restaurant and you might need a bit to get seated, but their burgers are worth it!
A pop-up beach bar on top of a car park. Open in the summer months. The perfect way to enjoy a cool drink in summer before the sunset. Check out their facebook page for daily updates on opening times.
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SonnenscheinEtage – Kölns höchster Stadtstrand
19-25 An Sankt AgathaA pop-up beach bar on top of a car park. Open in the summer months. The perfect way to enjoy a cool drink in summer before the sunset. Check out their facebook page for daily updates on opening times.
Authentic Napoli-style pizzas with a modern twist in the heart of Cologne's students quarter near the University. It might be a little bit crowded, especially in the evenings.
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485Grad
44 KyffhäuserstraßeAuthentic Napoli-style pizzas with a modern twist in the heart of Cologne's students quarter near the University. It might be a little bit crowded, especially in the evenings.
My favourite Chinese restaurant in Cologne. They serve a variety of authentic Chinese dishes. I am a fan of their Mapo Tofu.
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Great Wall
37 KomödienstraßeMy favourite Chinese restaurant in Cologne. They serve a variety of authentic Chinese dishes. I am a fan of their Mapo Tofu.
Rosebud Bar Cologne
20 HeinsbergstraßeGreat cocktail bar
One of my favorite cocktail bars in Cologne. It's located in the vibrant Friesenstraße. High-quality and creative cocktail creations. The owners put a lot of effort and attention to detail in creating the interior of the bar. A small gem in the Friesenstraße and loved by locals. Can be crowded during prime time as location not that big.
Woods
49 FriesenstraßeOne of my favorite cocktail bars in Cologne. It's located in the vibrant Friesenstraße. High-quality and creative cocktail creations. The owners put a lot of effort and attention to detail in creating the interior of the bar. A small gem in the Friesenstraße and loved by locals. Can be crowded during prime time as location not that big.
The spirit of Moscow's Hotel Lux bar lives on in Cologne. The KGB bar is your choice if you appreciate a good vodka (ask for Neft vodka from the menu). Great location with a Russian flair. Ideal to start (or end) the night.
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HoteLux KGB BAR
22 Rathenaupl.The spirit of Moscow's Hotel Lux bar lives on in Cologne. The KGB bar is your choice if you appreciate a good vodka (ask for Neft vodka from the menu). Great location with a Russian flair. Ideal to start (or end) the night.
What to see & what to do
Some sightseeing and shopping tips
Obviously the number 1 attraction here in Cologne.
Visiting the church's interior is free of charge. Tickets for the treasure chamber or the 533 stairs tower-climb can be purchased at the site.
Check for more info and opening times: https://www.koelner-dom.de/index.php?id=19167&L=1
It is possible to book guided tours for the roof or the ancient Roman foundations. These tours are usually in high demand and slots are limited.
More info on special tours: http://www.domfuehrungen-koeln.de/Sonderfuehrungen
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Kölner Dom
4 DomklosterObviously the number 1 attraction here in Cologne.
Visiting the church's interior is free of charge. Tickets for the treasure chamber or the 533 stairs tower-climb can be purchased at the site.
Check for more info and opening times: https://www.koelner-dom.de/index.php?id=19167&L=1
It is possible to book guided tours for the roof or the ancient Roman foundations. These tours are usually in high demand and slots are limited.
More info on special tours: http://www.domfuehrungen-koeln.de/Sonderfuehrungen
The chocolate museum educates about the history of chocolate and displays the production of chocolate from the cacao tree to the finished product. And of course, you can taste the chocolate as well.
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Schokoladenmuseum Köln
1A Am SchokoladenmuseumThe chocolate museum educates about the history of chocolate and displays the production of chocolate from the cacao tree to the finished product. And of course, you can taste the chocolate as well.
A cable car ride across the river Rhein is not only a fast way to travel from the Cologne Zoo to the Rheinpark but also a nice opportunity to see Cologne from above.
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Rhein-Seilbahn
180 Riehler StraßeA cable car ride across the river Rhein is not only a fast way to travel from the Cologne Zoo to the Rheinpark but also a nice opportunity to see Cologne from above.
This Veedel (= neighbourhood in Cologne) is a melting pot of students, young creatives, hipsters. Many small boutiques, galleries, and creative crafts shops can be found here. In the evening, you'll find the locals at the Brüsseler Platz or in one of the many bars around the place, especially during the summer months.
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Belgisches Viertel
This Veedel (= neighbourhood in Cologne) is a melting pot of students, young creatives, hipsters. Many small boutiques, galleries, and creative crafts shops can be found here. In the evening, you'll find the locals at the Brüsseler Platz or in one of the many bars around the place, especially during the summer months.
A nice place for shopping. Not as touristy as the prime shopping streets Schildergasse and Hohe Straße.
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Ehrenstraße
EhrenstraßeA nice place for shopping. Not as touristy as the prime shopping streets Schildergasse and Hohe Straße.
Perfect for a short walk along the river Rhine and close to the old town. Look out for the striking colourful facades of the "Stapelhäuschen" buildings at the old fish market or explore the small alleys along the way.
Rheingarten
Perfect for a short walk along the river Rhine and close to the old town. Look out for the striking colourful facades of the "Stapelhäuschen" buildings at the old fish market or explore the small alleys along the way.
At the back of Cologne cathedral, you'll find the footpath across the iconic railway bridge that connects the city centre with "Deutz", the veedel (quarter) at the eastern side of the river Rhine. Once you've reached the Rhineboulevard on the other side, you'll have the perfect skyline view on the old town.
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Hohenzollernbrücke
At the back of Cologne cathedral, you'll find the footpath across the iconic railway bridge that connects the city centre with "Deutz", the veedel (quarter) at the eastern side of the river Rhine. Once you've reached the Rhineboulevard on the other side, you'll have the perfect skyline view on the old town.
Enjoy the afternoon sun, a chilled Kölsch and the best view on the old town of Cologne
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Rheinboulevard
2 Hermann-Pünder-StraßeEnjoy the afternoon sun, a chilled Kölsch and the best view on the old town of Cologne
Basics
Groceries, ATMs and everything else you could possibly need.
supermarket with a great range of products. There are also several food options for quick lunch available (Italian, Asian, German cuisine)
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REWE Richrath
1 Schwertnergassesupermarket with a great range of products. There are also several food options for quick lunch available (Italian, Asian, German cuisine)
ALDI Süd Supermarket
31 RichmodstraßeShop groceries like a real German - at ALDI
ING-DiBa - ATM
103/135 Breite Str.Santander Filiale Köln - Breite Str.
40-46 Breite Str.ATM
Department store
There is also a DM drugstore at the corner of Breite Str. / Richmodstr.
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Karstadt
103-135 Breite Str.Department store
There is also a DM drugstore at the corner of Breite Str. / Richmodstr.
Schwanen Apotheke
141/143 Breite Str.Pharmacy
Deutsche Bank
4-8 NeumarktDeutsche Bank ATM inside the Neumarkt Galerie
Sparkasse KölnBonn - SB-Standort
468 Venloer Str.ATM inside the Opern Passagen (near REWE)