Tourism statisticsCity2026
Cologne Tourism Statistics: 4.3M Hotel Guests in 2025
Cologne, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, recorded 4,252,560 hotel guests in 2025, Stadt Köln reports. AirROI estimates 53,905 Airbnb stays in Cologne in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 285,147
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 53%
Key facts
Cologne Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Stadt Köln puts Cologne at 4,252,560 hotel guests in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cologne at 53,905 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cologne added up to 285,147 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cologne lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Cologne in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Cologne had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were September, December and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cologne in October were booked furthest ahead, about 91 days, against 37 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 53% of Cologne Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 7.6% and the United States at 7.5%.
- Among Cologne Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Berlin was the top origin city at 4.7%, and Cologne itself came second at 3.2%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Cologne 4th for Airbnb stays among the 230 towns it lists in Germany in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Cologne?
Stadt Köln counted 4,252,560 hotel guests in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,252,560Hotel guests | Guest arrivals at accommodation establishments in Cologne | 2025 | Stadt Köln - Amt für Stadtentwicklung und Statistik |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cologne
Cologne had 2,240 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 53,905 stays and 285,147 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 59 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,240
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 53,905
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 285,147
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 59 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cologne?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Cologne in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and June. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
September ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: September, December, June, October, May, August, November, March, July, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.1% | 49 days |
| December | 9.4% | 47 days |
| June | 8.8% | 65 days |
| October | 8.7% | 91 days |
| May | 8.6% | 45 days |
| August | 8.6% | 87 days |
| November | 8.6% | 61 days |
| March | 8.2% | 37 days |
| July | 8.2% | 63 days |
| April | 7.2% | 60 days |
| February | 6.9% | 60 days |
| January | 6.7% | 42 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Cologne Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cologne Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 53% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 7.6% and the United States at 7.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Berlin was the top origin city at 4.7%, and Cologne itself came second at 3.2%. The figures rest on 164,581 reviews, written over many years.
53% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 53%
- From within Germany 47%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Cologne
How many tourists visit Cologne?
Cologne had 4,252,560 hotel guests in 2025, according to Stadt Köln. AirROI estimates 53,905 Airbnb stays in Cologne in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Cologne?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cologne in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then December and June.
What is the quietest month in Cologne?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Cologne in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 42 days ahead, against 91 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cologne?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cologne lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.3 nights in February to 6.0 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cologne come from?
Of Cologne Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 53% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 7.6% and the United States at 7.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Berlin at 4.7%, and Cologne itself came second at 3.2%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Stadt Köln counts hotel guests (4,252,560 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 53,905 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 53,905 stays at 5.29 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 164,581 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.