Cologne, or Köln, is the fourth largest city in Cermany. It is located along the River Rhine in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany and the fascinating historical sites of the city attract thousands of tourists each year, visitors can enjoy both a beautiful landscape of the city as well as the cityscape itself. Almost all Cologne hotels are situated close to the city’s attractions. There is no lack of different types of hotels in Cologne. If you are on budget, you can choose from a wide variety of cheap hotels in Cologne, budget accommodations in Cologne, inexpensive apartments and discount Cologne hotels. Those travelers, who have enough money to afford luxury Cologne accommodation will find a great choice of mid-range Cologne hotels, as well as 4 and 5-star de-luxe hotels in Cologne. Almost all hotels in Cologne lower their prices during September and October and raise them in November when the season of Carnival begins.

 Cologne is a city where three months long carnival takes place each year, and that’s the best time to visit the city. When in Cologne, you should definitely try Kölsch, Cologne’s unique beer and taste Eisbein (pork knuckles, sauerkraut and potatoes) and other typical Cologne delicacies. After a good meal, it is much recommended to walk and visit the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), which is a world-famous historical site and unofficial symbol of the city, explore Cologne’s numerous museums, some of which are the Ludwig Art Museum, Roman-Germanic Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum. It is also very pleasant to take a boat trip along the Rhine. Visit Cologne and you definitely won’t be upset!