BoogieWoogie Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Im in Hotel Santo in Eigelstein-Viertel, any advice on the area, I arrive pretty early in the AM? Seems like its near the fan zone, though going to the game so maybe out towards the stadium is better for day beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 On 3/13/2024 at 5:26 PM, BoogieWoogie said: Im in Hotel Santo in Eigelstein-Viertel, any advice on the area, I arrive pretty early in the AM? Seems like its near the fan zone, though going to the game so maybe out towards the stadium is better for day beers. Hi mate, Eigelstein ist perfect. It's very close to central station, some pubs and bars on Eigelstein. Has been more of a shady red light area few decades ago. Some of that you will still find but the reputation changed. Definitely totally in plenty city centre. Fan zone in old town walkable If you arrive early AM match day, you will find bars to drink until you check in. Getting from old town to stadium is very easy. Line no 1 will bring you from station Heumarkt to stadium within 20-22 minutes. I would recommend to stay in town centre. Only good place to have a drink with a big group between stadium and town is beergarden at Aachener Weiher. But that place is closer to town than stadium. There are a few bars on Aachener Str. (the street from town to stadium) but nothing major until one stop before stadium. At "Alter Militärring" you will find few bigger pubs and bars. This is where usually the majority of home fans drink before the game. Again, my final recommendation is to enjoy the day in town (old town, Zulpicher Street or beer garden Aachener Weiher) and then make it to the stadium with line no 1. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terriers Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/12/2024 at 11:59 AM, Kemp6103 said: The Motel One Waidmarket in the center of Cologne has double rooms available 18/19th June for £133 per night. I have a booking at Motel One Koln Messe (free cancellation) so trying to work out if the Waidmarket one is a better or worse location?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Tartan Terriers said: I have a booking at Motel One Koln Messe (free cancellation) so trying to work out if the Waidmarket one is a better or worse location?! I would say Waidmarkt a wee bit better mate. You are more central and in good walking distance to old town. Köln Messe is not far from city centre but across the river of old town and you would need a tram ride from there to centre that takes up to ten minutes. If you have the choice, go with the one at Waidmarkt mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I’m in an apartment for the night in Weseler Strasse, Nippes. Is that much out of the town centre? Also, is the bolt app widely used in Germany? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 3 hours ago, slasher said: I’m in an apartment for the night in Weseler Strasse, Nippes. Is that much out of the town centre? Also, is the bolt app widely used in Germany? Don’t know about Bolt as I never use stuff like that. Nippes is quite close to town centre. Trams 12 and 15 will take you to town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 38 minutes ago, TA-West Germany said: Don’t know about Bolt as I never use stuff like that. Nippes is quite close to town centre. Trams 12 and 15 will take you to town Cheers TAWG great info 👍 Bolt is a great wee app for cheap taxis. I’ve used it a fair bit in France & Spain just wasn’t sure if it had taken off in the same way in Germany. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terriers Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 12 hours ago, TA-West Germany said: I would say Waidmarkt a wee bit better mate. You are more central and in good walking distance to old town. Köln Messe is not far from city centre but across the river of old town and you would need a tram ride from there to centre that takes up to ten minutes. If you have the choice, go with the one at Waidmarkt mate. Thanks for the info, available for the same price as I got the other one for so think I will switch. Seems slightly more central! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyG787 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I switched from Motel One Messe to Waidmarkt the other day, deffo better location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 @slasher most people here use Uber, Bolt not so spread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieJ Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Just to check, I've ended up booking a place called Haus Fück just outside Cologne. It is a legit hotel and not a dungeon or that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoogieWoogie Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/14/2024 at 5:46 PM, TA-West Germany said: Hi mate, Eigelstein ist perfect. It's very close to central station, some pubs and bars on Eigelstein. Has been more of a shady red light area few decades ago. Some of that you will still find but the reputation changed. Definitely totally in plenty city centre. Fan zone in old town walkable If you arrive early AM match day, you will find bars to drink until you check in. Getting from old town to stadium is very easy. Line no 1 will bring you from station Heumarkt to stadium within 20-22 minutes. I would recommend to stay in town centre. Only good place to have a drink with a big group between stadium and town is beergarden at Aachener Weiher. But that place is closer to town than stadium. There are a few bars on Aachener Str. (the street from town to stadium) but nothing major until one stop before stadium. At "Alter Militärring" you will find few bigger pubs and bars. This is where usually the majority of home fans drink before the game. Again, my final recommendation is to enjoy the day in town (old town, Zulpicher Street or beer garden Aachener Weiher) and then make it to the stadium with line no 1. Cheers, Brilliant, thanks for the info, super helpful - you've planned my day for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pluto Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 @TA-West Germany, first off wanted to say a huge thanks for all the info you've posted it's been a massive help to me already. I'm currently weighing up accommodation options, which is unsurprisingly limited by now. I'm looking at Duisburg or the south of Bonn, around Bad Godesberg. Have you got any insights you can share on either of those? Which would be better for travelling to/from Cologne? Better for bars/restaurants etc? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 13 hours ago, Pluto said: @TA-West Germany, first off wanted to say a huge thanks for all the info you've posted it's been a massive help to me already. I'm currently weighing up accommodation options, which is unsurprisingly limited by now. I'm looking at Duisburg or the south of Bonn, around Bad Godesberg. Have you got any insights you can share on either of those? Which would be better for travelling to/from Cologne? Better for bars/restaurants etc? TIA Bad Godesberg is a nice area. Mostly. Quite some bars etc. Also, getting to Cologne is easy from there. Duisburg bit more far away. You have to cross Dusseldorf to get to Cologne. If I would be to choose between the two I would go with Bad Godesberg. No bother for the help, happy to help as I know the region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie999 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Is seigburg far away from the stadium where Scotland play Switzerland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 On 4/10/2024 at 9:43 AM, stevie999 said: Is seigburg far away from the stadium where Scotland play Switzerland Siegburg hell no. Same TA already booked there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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