Planning my first trip to Cologne in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Australia and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in Cologne.
Thanks for any help!
Cologne — hotel recommendations near the action
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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How does it compare to the Philippines?
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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