These two neighbouring areas are where locals live, eat out and live their day to day. Less bustle than the city center and less hyped than the Belgian Quarter - Kwartier Latäng & Rathenauviertel are home to the "student party mile", traditional Kölsch food, old-school Colognians, beautiful shops and the odd historical landmark. Great areas for foodies to explore or to find the perfect spot to sit back and relax.
Anyone with a record player, pay attention. Early Bird is this great little place with tons of amusing finds at good prices, brought to you by nice people. A respectable hip-hop collection is to be noted, along with great classics from all genres. The guys there know their stuff, so just walk in and chat them up. Got something to sell? They buy stuff too.
