Best areas in Cologne? Planning my first trip
Started by LondonPunter · 11 Mar 2026 · 1133 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 13:12
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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11 Mar 2026 at 13:55
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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11 Mar 2026 at 18:18
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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11 Mar 2026 at 19:05
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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12 Mar 2026 at 06:51
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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12 Mar 2026 at 15:45
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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12 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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12 Mar 2026 at 19:11
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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13 Mar 2026 at 03:07
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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13 Mar 2026 at 03:30
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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13 Mar 2026 at 04:18
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls through referrals?
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13 Mar 2026 at 06:08
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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13 Mar 2026 at 09:29
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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13 Mar 2026 at 13:37
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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13 Mar 2026 at 23:50
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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14 Mar 2026 at 00:51
Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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14 Mar 2026 at 10:40
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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14 Mar 2026 at 13:08
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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14 Mar 2026 at 23:21
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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15 Mar 2026 at 01:24
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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