Transportation guide for Cologne
Started by DCExplorer · 26 Feb 2026 · 1822 views
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26 Feb 2026 at 11:51
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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26 Feb 2026 at 18:06
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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26 Feb 2026 at 19:48
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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26 Feb 2026 at 22:37
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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27 Feb 2026 at 07:18
How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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27 Feb 2026 at 16:06
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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27 Feb 2026 at 20:59
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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28 Feb 2026 at 05:02
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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28 Feb 2026 at 16:16
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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1 Mar 2026 at 14:02
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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1 Mar 2026 at 15:28
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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1 Mar 2026 at 17:58
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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1 Mar 2026 at 20:25
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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2 Mar 2026 at 06:27
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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2 Mar 2026 at 13:07
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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