Hotels in Cologne, Germany

Cologne sits along the Rhine River in western Germany, with a mild climate where winters rarely drop below freezing (32°F/0°C) and summers hover around 70°F/21°C. Famous for its 157-meter-tall twin-spired cathedral, you can climb the 533 steps for a bird's-eye view of the river and old town, then grab a Kölsch beer at a nearby brewpub in the Altstadt district. In winter, the Christmas markets around the cathedral draw crowds for mulled wine and handmade ornaments, while summer brings boat parties on the Rhine and open-air concerts along the banks.