Returning to Cologne after 3 years — what's different?
Started by EdinburghEd · 16 Mar 2026 · 546 views
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16 Mar 2026 at 07:23
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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16 Mar 2026 at 10:27
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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16 Mar 2026 at 10:59
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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16 Mar 2026 at 15:15
This matches my experience. Cologne is underrated.
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17 Mar 2026 at 01:32
Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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17 Mar 2026 at 10:37
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:32
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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18 Mar 2026 at 06:29
How's the weather there compared to Colombia?
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18 Mar 2026 at 07:35
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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18 Mar 2026 at 11:55
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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18 Mar 2026 at 20:06
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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18 Mar 2026 at 22:26
Thanks for sharing. Did you use the local sites or find girls through referrals?
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19 Mar 2026 at 06:58
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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19 Mar 2026 at 13:40
How's the nightlife there compared to Thailand?
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20 Mar 2026 at 01:18
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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20 Mar 2026 at 10:39
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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20 Mar 2026 at 18:08
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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21 Mar 2026 at 04:01
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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