Just returned from 9 days in Cologne. Great trip overall.
Stayed near the main area, hotel was about $30/night. Clean and close to everything.
The scene is solid. Prices ranged from moderate compared to my last visit.
Girls were friendly and attractive. I had 8 encounters over the trip.
Food was cheap and delicious. Street food was the highlight.
Will definitely be back. Happy to answer questions.
Returning to Cologne after 3 years
Started by DublinDave · 3 Mar 2026 · 1795 views
Posts: 1,877
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Dublin, Ireland
3 Mar 2026 at 12:21
Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,813
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Portland, OR
3 Mar 2026 at 22:07
How does it compare to Thailand?
Portland, OR | 20 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,839
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Leeds, UK
4 Mar 2026 at 04:49
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK
0
Posts: 1,909
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Detroit, MI
4 Mar 2026 at 11:43
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,876
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Halifax, Canada
4 Mar 2026 at 15:26
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
0
Posts: 1,855
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Newcastle, UK
4 Mar 2026 at 22:39
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick
0
Posts: 1,993
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Washington, DC
5 Mar 2026 at 03:26
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
0
Posts: 1,860
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Melbourne, Australia
5 Mar 2026 at 06:28
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,833
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: New York, NY
5 Mar 2026 at 16:05
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound
0
Posts: 1,841
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Montreal, Canada
5 Mar 2026 at 23:18
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada
0
Posts: 1,993
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Washington, DC
6 Mar 2026 at 04:53
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
0
Posts: 1,865
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Birmingham, UK
6 Mar 2026 at 11:52
This matches my experience. Cologne is one of my favorites.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,833
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: New York, NY
6 Mar 2026 at 18:42
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound
0
Posts: 1,924
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Austin, TX
6 Mar 2026 at 20:05
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
Austin Alex — Austin, TX
0
Posts: 1,915
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Ottawa, Canada
6 Mar 2026 at 21:41
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,865
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Birmingham, UK
6 Mar 2026 at 23:56
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,915
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Houston, TX
7 Mar 2026 at 01:28
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
Texas Heat — Houston, TX
0
Posts: 1,813
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Portland, OR
7 Mar 2026 at 07:35
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
Portland, OR | 20 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,914
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Dallas, TX
7 Mar 2026 at 08:11
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,900
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Boston, MA
7 Mar 2026 at 13:51
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
0