based on 17 experiences from female travelers
For me it was a little difficult, sometimes I felt alone and had no one to go out with, there aren't that many things to do and they don't have festivals or as much street music as I expected there would be, the people are friendly but they don't make much of an effort to include you, unfortunately the first day I arrived I had a very persistent experience in terms of xenophobia but nothing went wrong.
Posted: April 14, 2025Experienced: March, 2025I felt safe. You can see the churches around, there are 12 of them. It's nice to see the botanical garden, grab some Kölsch and stroll around the river. I stayed at Novo Hotel. I walked mostly on foot but it's easier if you rent a bike or go by bus.
Posted: March 10, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Gülsüm
Turkey
It was my first time doing a solo trip. I felt pretty safe considering the fact that the city itself has free wifi and you can find an english speaker everywhere in the city. The only thing that out me off was the food options. Maybe I couldn't find something good but everything was pretty bland, especially after trying amazing food all around in my Paris trip.
Posted: February 10, 2025Experienced: November, 2024my experience cologne was really nice, i went for the concert there, and felt quite safe throughout the day, though maybe not as much during the night time. the transportation was okay, though there were some problems with bus, which made me amost miss my train
Posted: January 4, 2025Experienced: September, 2024I felt really safe in Cologne, maybe because I travel in the day time :) But overall it's very lively in the city, there lots of people, lots of events going on, lots of cafes, especially with ice cream
Posted: October 11, 2024Experienced: August, 2024Priyanshi
India
Yes, it was a nice experience. I lived in Bonn, but I used to travel to Cologne. It was for a trip, and I visited the harbor bridge. It was already quite nice and had a lot of restaurants that matched my taste, so I very much loved the food. I really liked it, and I look forward to visiting it again officially. It was an unplanned trip because it was due to business. I had one more day, which I used to explore Cologne.
Posted: September 6, 2024Experienced: September, 2023I had a good time in Cologne with a lot of vegan food and nice people. The restaurant Zarathustra was really great experience and I would recommend it to everyone who visits the city. They also have a place which sells vegan spaghetti ice cream which is want to try the next time staying there.
Posted: August 5, 2024Dana
Mexico
I went to Cologne during Christmas with my best friend and her dad, I had the best time! I felt completely safe at all times (even when we were walking during the night, I started feeling scared because it was getting dark but everyone was minding their own business) Definitely go inside the Cathedral and climb the stairs, though it is a bit tiring to do so, it's so worth it once you see the view of all of Cologne!! I stayed in the Novum Hotel Mariella Airport and it was pretty nice, the breakfast was delicious, it wasn't so expensive, the only con is that they didn't clean my room during my whole stay, but overall it's a great hotel. It is a few minutes away from the Köln Porz Markt station. I got around the city through public transportation, it is real easy to use and economical (you can buy a 24 - 72 hr pass I believe).
Posted: June 13, 2024Experienced: December, 2023Muriel
Germany
I was travelling for work and I was hosted in a teacher’s house which was a very interesting experience since I got to exchange views about art and education. The city although not too big I think it has a great public transportation and a lot of cultural events going on. Not too expensive and very calm!
Posted: February 26, 2024Bridget
Germany
Cologne was one of my favourite cities that I’ve visited so far in Germany. Not only was it extremely safe, but the architecture and food scene was out of this world. I had great kölsch and the best schnitzel I’ve ever had in my life there. Furthermore, as a Catholic, the church in front of the train station is a must see.
Posted: February 7, 2024Based on 54 local experiences
Based on 54 local experiences
I think Cologne is, all in all, a safe city. I wouldn't worry that much, than usual, during the day or in central areas like the Altstadt and around the cathedral. There are usually plenty of people around, and public transport feels secure, even though they've got some big problems with punctuality. There are some areas where it’s smart to be a bit more cautious, particularly at night, but there's a noticeable police presence—especially during festivals—which helps with crowd control and safety. I would say that the police are generally trustworthy.
Posted: April 21, 2025Lili
I feel safe going around the city without having to constantly be cautious about the surroundings, also late at night. I have never accoutered any tourist trap in the city also. Public transport is well connected and pickpocketing rarely happens (as far as I know).
Posted: April 18, 2025Ružica
Hi there! I'm international student in Germany, using every opportunity I can to travel and explore new places. Very spontaneous and always up to new experiences
Marcel
Hi! I'm Marce, chilena and currently a traveler from Germany 🇩🇪. I like being outdoors and chatting (doesn't matter if is not my native languages). I am a very chill person and always adapting to my environment and seeing the positive side of things so as not to fall into madness 😋 If I had to define myself in two words, I would be good at laughing and cooking. ⛺️🚲🧘♀️🍃🐌
Natália
Cologne
3 days
Hello ☀️ I'm Natália, I'm from Brazil but am currently living in Cologne, Germany 😊 I've also lived in Canada, Italy and Spain :)) I speak portuguese, german, french and english fluently and am learning italian, spanish and catalan :) I love doing language exchange with others, as I study languages myself! My dream would be to travel the world and visit as many places as I can, to meet people and get to know cultures from all over the world 🌍☺️ I'm happy to show anyone around my city, and am looking into potentially hosting (living in a shared apartment, so I need to clear it up with my roomies first)
Maike
Cologne
2 days
Hello :) I‘m from Germany, in my mid twenties and just finished my midwifery studies. I start travelling in Canada in June, looking forward to connect to other people and see new places!
Alex
I am a person who likes everyone to be safe and happy. Just here to get the world a step forward to it😄.
Aleyna
Hi! I'm Aleyna! I love doing makeup, drawing, seeing new places and meeting new people around the world!