Hotels near Lanxess Arena, Cologne
Lanxess Arena stands in Deutz, about 2 km east of Cologne Cathedral on the far side of the Rhine. Stadtbahn lines 3 and 4 stop at Bahnhof Deutz/LANXESS arena nearby, and Köln Messe/Deutz station is a roughly ten-minute walk away. Staying here puts you close to the venue and spares you a late-night trip back across the river.
Getting to Lanxess Arena
- Stadtbahn 3 or 4 to Bahnhof Deutz/LANXESS arena — Lines 3 and 4 run from Neumarkt across the Rhine to the Bahnhof Deutz/LANXESS arena stop, a short walk from the arena. Köln Messe/Deutz station (S-Bahn, regional and long-distance trains) is about 750 m away, roughly a 10-minute walk.
- Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) — The airport lies south-east of the city. Direct trains (S-Bahn and regional services) reach Köln Messe/Deutz station in about 15 minutes; from there walk about 10 minutes to the arena.
- Event evenings — The city of Cologne expects heavier traffic around the arena before events and again after they end, and recommends public transport. Stadtbahn 3 and 4 and the trains at Köln Messe/Deutz are the main ways back across the Rhine.
Questions people ask
Which hotel is closest to Lanxess Arena?
The closest hotels are in Deutz itself, mainly along Deutz-Kalker-Straße and Deutz-Mülheimer-Straße, a few hundred metres from the arena. Check the exact walking distance for any property before you book.
How do I reach Lanxess Arena from Cologne Central Station by public transport?
Take a train from Köln Hbf across the Rhine to Köln Messe/Deutz station (about 3 minutes), then walk about 750 m, roughly 10 minutes, to the arena. Alternatively, take Stadtbahn 3 or 4 from Neumarkt to the Bahnhof Deutz/LANXESS arena stop.
Is parking available at the arena?
Yes. The arena has four car parks, P1 to P4, with about 2,800 spaces in total, and free street parking nearby is very scarce. Check the arena's website for current tariffs and event-day rules, or use public transport.
What is the arena's capacity and what events does it host?
Capacity is about 18,500 for ice hockey and up to 20,000 for concerts. The arena is the home of the Kölner Haie ice hockey team and also hosts concerts, handball and other sport and entertainment events.
Are tickets to Lanxess Arena events valid for public transport?
Some event tickets also work as public transport tickets within the VRS network. Check your ticket for the VRS logo and its validity terms.