Habibi
Habibi on Zülpicher Strasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng serves a fully loaded falafel wrap with houmous, cabbage and hot sauce for under €5; the benchmark.
Eat well in Cologne for under €15 a plate: the places locals on a budget actually use.
Cheap eats worth seeking out
15 places
Mevlana Döner
Mevlana on Keupstrasse in Cologne-Mülheim is the city's most acclaimed döner; a full dürüm with salad costs under €7 and draws customers across the city.
Borsalino
Borsalino on Zülpicher Strasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng serves affordable Italian pasta to students and locals; Carbonara or Bolognese under €10.
Eat your way around Ehrenfeld
2 of the budget eats on this list are in Ehrenfeld. So are these tours and tastings.
Tadim Damak
Tadim Damak on Venloer Strasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is open 24 hours and serves lahmacun and Turkish tea for under €5; the cheapest reliable feed.
Ferkulum
Ferkulum on Zülpicher Strasse is the benchmark late-night pork gyros pita shop; open until 04:00 on weekend nights and under €8 per serving.
Reibekuchen at Nippesser Wochenmarkt
Reibekuchen at Nippesser Wochenmarkt at Wilhelmplatz costs €3-4 per pancake; thick, crispy potato pancakes from the most authentic neighbourhood market.
Pommes Imperivm
Pommes Imperivm at Heumarkt 59 in Cologne's Altstadt serves Currywurst mit Pommes for under €8 from a counter open until 03:00 on weekend nights.
Brauhaus Putz lunch special
Brauhaus Putz on Engelbertstrasse in Cologne's Südstadt offers a weekday lunch special of Kölsch and Halve Hahn for under €15; the cheapest full Brauhaus.
Tibet Momo
Tibet Momo at Aachener Strasse 11 in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves a plate of handmade Tibetan dumplings for €9; one of the best-value lunches.
Sattgrün buffet
Sattgrün on Friesenwall in Cologne serves a daily-changing vegan lunch buffet at around €15 per plate by weight; organic ingredients and a varied seasonal.
Where to stay in Cologne
A sample of Cologne hotels from our booking partner, who list 346 here. Live prices and availability open on their site.
Centro Hotel Arkadia
Located in Cologne (Muelheim), Centro Hotel Arkadia is within a 5-minute drive of LANXESS Arena and Cologne...
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Köln Aachener Weiher WG 1-4
With a stay at Kln Aachener Weiher WG 1-4 in Cologne (Innenstadt), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Vol...
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Novum Hotel Silence Garden Köln-Brück
With a stay at Novum Hotel Silence Garden Kln-Brck in Cologne (Brueck), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Ber...
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Ferienwohnung Bankwitz
With a stay at Ferienwohnung Bankwitz in Cologne (Innenstadt), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Cologne Synag...
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Kolsch at Brauerei Paeffgen
A Kölsch and Halve Hahn at Brauerei Paeffgen on Friesenstrasse costs under €10; the best-value Brauhaus experience at Cologne's oldest independent house.
Nennillo Pizza al Taglio
Nennillo on Limburger Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves Neapolitan pizza al taglio by the slice for around €12 per plate from a wood-fired oven.
Grabz Smashburger
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Grabz Smashburger on Brüsseler Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves a smash burger and fries for around €14; one of the Belgian Quarter's best.
Kebapland
Kebapland on Venloer Strasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld serves a full döner plate for around €13 from a proper Turkish charcoal mangal; best-value grilled meat.
epi Boulangerie morning visit
epi Boulangerie on Breite Strasse near Cologne's Cathedral serves a croissant and coffee for under €8; the best-value morning stop in the city centre.
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