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This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

The café on the ground floor serves snacks, coffee and wonderful pastries. In the evenings, it is transformed into a popular bar with live DJs. A separate room is used as a theatre and venue for cultural events. Guests can also play table tennis or hang out in one of the individually designed rooms.

The front offered to take care of the luggage after we check out

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9
Superb
3,598 reviews
Price from
€ 34.78
per night

A 5-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral and a 9-minute walk from Cologne Central Station, this hotel lies on a side street in the Old Town. It has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

The rooms at Stern am Rathaus feature a flat-screen TV and a desk. A refrigerator, safe and tea and coffee making facilities are provided.

Lovely place, perfect location, delicious breakfast and lovely hosts!

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9.4
Superb
873 reviews
Price from
€ 127.05
per night

This hotel is located at the Heumarkt square, in the heart of Cologne's Old Town district. Hotel zur Malzmühle offers free WiFi, views of Cologne Cathedral and a restaurant with brewery.

All rooms at Hotel zur Malzmühle feature a flat-screen TV, desk, safe and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.

Perfect central location, helpful/friendly staff. Decent room size and amazing Bruhaus right next door.

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8.3
Very good
1,060 reviews
Price from
€ 70.56
per night

Offering a spa and wellness centre, the Savoy Hotel is centrally located in Cologne. Free WiFi access is available at the property. Cologne’s famous Dom (cathedral) is just a 5-minute walk away.

Each room here will provide you with a satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include an iPod dock and a DVD player.

Such a great hotel! We had a corner room that overlooked the road, and it was perfectly quiet. The bed was amazing and we slept so well. The shower was superb, push button to get the temperature just perfect. The shower with colored lights was also such a cool touch. It’s a 5-7min walk to the cathedral and the central Stratton. The breakfast was good with decent choice. We really enjoyed our stay!

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8.8
Fabulous
3,201 reviews
Price from
€ 126
per night

Courtyard by Marriott Cologne offers free WiFi access throughout the property. The centrally located hotel is just 900 metres from Cologne Cathedral.

Each of the rooms at Courtyard by Marriott Cologne comes equipped with air-conditioning, a satellite TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

beautiful! the staff were amazing !

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8.1
Very good
4,410 reviews
Price from
€ 110.25
per night

With views of the impressive Cologne Cathedral situated just 500 metres from Haus am Dom, this family-run accommodation offers rooms and apartments with free WiFi and kitchen facilities.

Apartments at Haus am Dom are classically furnished with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. The building features a lift.

Excellent place to stay when visiting Cologne! The location is perfect, the facilities are great 😊

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8.9
Fabulous
1,125 reviews
Price from
€ 97.65
per night

This hotel is located in the heart of Cologne city centre, just opposite the Cologne Cathedral and shopping district. It offers Wi-Fi connection, an outdoor terrace and international cuisine.

All rooms at the Eden Hotel Früh am Dom feature a TV and private bathroom with shower. Some rooms also offer a view of the Cathedral.

Amazing hotel. we love it!!!!!! in front the dom. Near everything.

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8.1
Very good
5,879 reviews
Price from
€ 116.55
per night

This hotel is located on the River Rhine in Cologne’s historic city centre and features modern design, stylish rooms, free WiFi, and a large rooftop terrace.

All rooms at the art’otel cologne by park plaza have a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea/coffee facilities. Many feature ceiling-high windows, stylish wall art and a minimalist design.

Great staff, clean and comfy room, has drop off/in area

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8.1
Very good
8,602 reviews
Price from
€ 93.56
per night

Located next to Cologne Main Station, this hotel offers modern rooms, free WiFi and a daily breakfast buffet. The impressive Cologne Cathedral is a 5-minute walk away.

All of the contemporary-style rooms at the Hotel Domspitzen include satellite TV and have a private bathroom.

The hotel is located very central, next to the Railway station, Cologne Cathedral and all main sightseeings. Rooms are very clean and staff is very kind and helpful. Breakfast was great.

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8.2
Very good
4,867 reviews
Price from
€ 82.95
per night

Opened in 2017, the Midtown is the brand new boutique hotel in the heart of Cologne city centre. It is 300 metres from the MediaPark Köln and 100 metres from the Christophstraße/Mediapark Underground Station.

Rooms combine modern design elements with homemade furniture. All rooms also have a desk, large flat-screen TV, room safe and high-speed WiFi.

Everything. And specifically, the staff is amazing!

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8.3
Very good
1,112 reviews
Price from
€ 84.26
per night

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Cologne's best hotels with breakfast

  • Courtyard by Marriott Cologne
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,410 reviews

    Courtyard by Marriott Cologne offers free WiFi access throughout the property. The centrally located hotel is just 900 metres from Cologne Cathedral.

    The staffs were very helpful with everything we needed.

  • art'otel cologne, Powered by Radisson Hotels
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,601 reviews

    This hotel is located on the River Rhine in Cologne’s historic city centre and features modern design, stylish rooms, free WiFi, and a large rooftop terrace.

    The hotel is perfect located and the view is nice!

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Köln
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10,392 reviews

    This hotel in Cologne’s Deutz district is a 5-minute walk from the Lanxess Arena and KölnMesse Exhibition Centre. It offers free Wi-Fi and free use of the sauna and gym.

    Super comfy beds, one of the best I've slept on.

  • Classic Hotel Harmonie
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,506 reviews

    The Classic Hotel Harmonie is located in a quiet side street in the centre of Cologne. It offers a 24-hour bar and a daily breakfast buffet.

    Close proximity to Koln Hbf train station, larger rooms.

  • Hyatt Regency Köln
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,566 reviews

    Offering great views of the Cologne Cathedral and gourmet cuisine, this stylish business hotel is located in central Cologne directly beside the River Rhine.

    Very posh. Beautiful location. Brilliant breakfast

  • Lindner Hotel Cologne Am Dom, part of JdV by Hyatt
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,667 reviews

    Offering a unique design and fine Mediterranean cuisine, this stylish 4-star hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral and Cologne Central Station.

    The swimming pool, the breakfast and the location.

  • Hotel Casa Colonia
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,195 reviews

    Located in a quiet but central part of Cologne, Hotel Casa Colonia offers comfortable accommodation just 300 metres from Cologne Main Train Station.

    Outstanding breakfast, comfort, service, cleanliness

  • AMERON Köln Hotel Regent
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,778 reviews

    Just a 7-minute tram ride from Cologne Cathedral, this hotel offers large rooms with free WiFi and hot drinks facilities. Guests enjoy free use of a fitness area with sauna.

    The lady from reception is the best. The rooms are clean.

Budget hotels in Cologne

  • DASKöln
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 109 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from the Cologne Cathedral and Main Train Station, this aparthotel offers modern-style accommodation with free high-speed WiFi.

    Super Lage, sehr sauber, komfortable Ausstattung und super Zimmer-Größe

  • Mein Appartement Hürth Köln
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews

    These stylish apartments are less than a 15-minute drive from Cologne-Bonn Airport and Cologne Exhibition Centre.

    Good green credentials with very good noise proofing.

  • Stern am Rathaus
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 873 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral and a 9-minute walk from Cologne Central Station, this hotel lies on a side street in the Old Town. It has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    Clean, quiet and comfy, close to everything. Great breakfast!

  • Motel One Köln-Mediapark
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,479 reviews

    Situated directly beside the MediaPark in Cologne, the Motel One Köln-Mediapark offers modern rooms with free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Cologne Cathedral is only 1.3 km from the property.

    Very comfortable bed. Also tasty breakfast. Good value.

  • Motel One Köln-Waidmarkt
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,583 reviews

    Soundproofed rooms, free Wi-Fi and a well-stocked bar are features of this hotel in Cologne. It is located just 1.6 km from Cologne Cathedral, one of the city’s main attractions.

    Really clean place and the hotel staff really friendly :)

  • Cologne Marriott Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,668 reviews

    This stylish hotel in central Cologne offers spacious rooms and a modern gym. Cologne Marriott Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Cologne Main Station and 4 minutes from Cologne Cathedral.

    Great central location, hotel clean and well presented

  • Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,148 reviews

    This unique hotel is located in a building with six floors which was once Europe’s tallest building. The Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark offers spacious rooms.

    Really nice and big rooms, comfortable beds, great breakfast

  • 1st Floor Köln
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews

    1st Floor Köln is located in Cologne's trendy Nippes neighbourhood. It offers free WiFi and each room has a satellite TV and an iPod docking station as well as a coffee machine.

    Total sauber und gepflegt! Das Zimmer war sehr groß.

Hotels located in the centre of Cologne

  • Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3,598 reviews

    This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

    Big comfortable bed. Friendly helpful personal girls.

  • Savoy Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,201 reviews

    Offering a spa and wellness centre, the Savoy Hotel is centrally located in Cologne. Free WiFi access is available at the property. Cologne’s famous Dom (cathedral) is just a 5-minute walk away.

    The location was amazing right in the heart of cologne

  • Villahotel Rheinblick
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 565 reviews

    This stylish villa is located on the River Rhine, 6 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Kölnmesse Exhibition Grounds. Villahotel Rheinblick offers free WiFi.

    Tolles Frühstück, top Lage und sehr nettes Personal.

  • MAISON MARSIL - Boutique Hotel Köln
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,177 reviews

    Hotel Marsil is a design hotel situated in the heart of Cologne Old Town, just 1 km from the River Rhine and near the art and shopping areas and the Belgian Quarter with its fine restaurants.

    Cosy little hotel, great breakfast and good location

  • Maria Suite am Dom
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 131 reviews

    These suites are in the heart of Cologne, just 300 metres from the Kölner Dom cathedral and main train station. The spacious, soundproofed suites offer free Wi-Fi internet access.

    Tolle Lage und fantastisches Apartment- klasse Badezimmer.

  • Apartment-Haus
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 98 reviews

    This apartment complex in Cologne offer free wired internet and great transport connections to the city centre and koelnmesse exhibition grounds.

    L'accueil et l'établissement tout était parfait

  • THE QVEST hideaway
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 802 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town, this designer hotel is set in a historic building built in 1897. It offers luxury accommodation, a private art gallery and free WiFi access.

    It was a restored building with a very modern touch

  • Hotel Santo
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,643 reviews

    This 4-star hotel is within a 10-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral, Cologne Main Station and the River Rhine.

    The room was great and the breakfast was INCREDIBLE.

  • Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,015 reviews

    This is a converted historic water tower in the centre of Cologne's Old Town.

    A good hotel, comfortable rooms with nice sauna and gym.

  • The Midtown Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,112 reviews

    Opened in 2017, the Midtown is the brand new boutique hotel in the heart of Cologne city centre.

    Everything was nice & staff was very polite and helpful

  • Hotel Servatius
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews

    This modern hotel is located in the Merheim district, a 10-minute drive east of Cologne city centre.

    design and decorum, and size of the room, all excellent

  • Pullman Cologne
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,508 reviews

    This 4-star superior hotel offers quiet rooms in Cologne’s shopping district, a 10-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral. The Pullman Cologne offers a luxury spa and spacious rooms with modern design.

    Comfortable and spacious room with good facilities

  • HOPPER Hotel St. Josef
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,330 reviews

    This unique hotel is set within a former chapel in southern Cologne, just a 2-minute walk from the Rhine, the Old Town and the lively Severinstrasse shopping street.

    my single room was very cute up in the roof. very comfortable.

  • Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,866 reviews

    This hotel is situated in Cologne city centre, 200 metres from the Heumarkt Square. It offers spacious rooms and a restaurant.

    secure, friendly and in a good location to everything.

  • Classik Hotel Antonius
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,325 reviews

    This modern hotel occupies a historical building near the centre of Cologne, within easy walking distance of the Old Town, Cologne Cathedral and other main cultural sights.

    Nice + clean room ,excellent service and very good location!

  • Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,864 reviews

    This centrally located, 4-star hotel is a 15-minute walk from Cologne’s Old Town and Main Train Station. It offers a restaurant, a spa and modern rooms with satellite TV.

    Was a Great stay very central and possibility to park your car

  • Hotel Viktoria
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 565 reviews

    This historic 4-star hotel in Cologne is set in a former music museum. It offers quiet rooms, classical ceilings and wall paintings, and good transport links.

    We had a suite. Luxury comfortable, bathtub, excellent breakfast

  • Hotel Lyskirchen
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,662 reviews

    This hotel lies in the heart of Cologne, 100 metres from the Rhine Promenade. The bright and spacious rooms at Hotel Lyskirchen feature elegant interiors.

    Staff were lovely, rooms were spotless, location prime 👌

  • Hotel Begardenhof
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 808 reviews

    This hotel offers stylish and modern accommodation in the district of Rodenkirchen, in the southern outskirts of Cologne.

    Very kind staff, decent and clean room. Comfortable bed.

  • Hostel Köln
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,057 reviews

    Hostel Köln enjoys a tranquil and central location in Cologne, in a side street between Neumarkt and Rudolfplatz, within a 20-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and the main railway station.

    Lovely hotel, reasonably good location. Staff helpful.

  • The New Yorker Hotel Köln-Messe
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 669 reviews

    This design hotel in Cologne offers modern rooms and a private garden. It is 500 metres from the Rheinpark and a 10-minute walk from Cologne Messe exhibition grounds.

    lovely staff great breakfast and room was big and spacious

  • Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,062 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town, these modern apartments are only a 10-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral. Each one comes equipped with a kitchen and free wired internet.

    Nice place to spend time . Clean and lovely location

  • the Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,301 reviews

    the Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel hotel is conveniently situated near to the Cologne Fair Grounds (500 metres away) and the harbour with its attractive Rheinpark gardens.

    Great value for money, close to tram lines into the city

  • rugs HOTEL Köln
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 828 reviews

    This privately run, 4-star hotel in the elegant Rodenkirchen district of Cologne offers stylish accommodation next to the Rhine river, just a 10-minute drive away from the city centre.

    Great location with nice restaurants at the Rheinufer.

  • Hilton Cologne
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,788 reviews

    Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Hilton Cologne is situated in the centre of Cologne, 300 metres from Cologne Central Station.

    breakfast is great. Rooms are perfect, I slept very well.

  • B&B Hotel Köln-West
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,566 reviews

    This hotel in Cologne's western district of Junkersdorf is only 500 metres from the A1 motorway. Drivers will appreciate the easy access to the city centre, exhibition grounds, and airport.

    White bedding, clean, open 24/7, close to motorway

  • NunoHotel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 801 reviews

    NunoHotel is located on Barbarossaplatz Square in the Neustadt district of Cologne. It features modern rooms with digital satellite TV.

    Zentrale Lage, sehr freundliches Personal, Frühstücksauswahl

  • Hotel Friends
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,119 reviews

    Free Wi-Fi internet and free parking are available at this family-friendly hotel in Flittard. Only 7 km from Cologne exhibition centre, it is conveniently located 8.5 km from Cologne city centre.

    The balcony view and the coffee machine in the room

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Cologne

  • From € 114.45 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,583 reviews
    The bar was so lovely! I was not expecting it and all the staff were really nice. The room and hotel were so well designed and decorated, it certainly felt more like a designer hotel rather than a 'motel'. Everything was really comfortable and I enjoyed my stay a lot.
    Chloe
    Australia
  • From € 116.55 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 601 reviews
    Gorgeous designs in each room. Clean and modern looking. Staff were all lovely!
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom
  • From € 114.09 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6,332 reviews
    The hotel was very close to the Koln Cathedral and the Christmas Markets, just a walk over the bridge The hotel had a fantastic bar , very comfortable with a lovely chilled vibe , loads of areas to sit and relax on the designer chairs
    CAROLINE
    Ireland
  • From € 112.35 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,222 reviews
    Our stay was absolute lovely! The staff was really really nice and the interior design of this hotel is really cool. The rooms were perfect, too. Everything was very clean and comfortable to use. I'd book again!
    leemxy
    Germany
  • From € 156 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,487 reviews
    Lovely interior design, amazing room, tasty breakfast with lots of choices and great coffee, cozy bar and the location is just great, close to big tourist attractions and nightlife and plenty of restaurants. Super friendly staff as well. Absolute great value for money!
    Frederique
    Belgium
  • From € 138.95 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,275 reviews
    lovely place lovely interior design great staff super close to hbf & Kölner Dom
    Flavia
    Albania
  • From € 114.45 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,583 reviews
    Loved the simple, modern and stylish design of the hotel and rooms. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was clean and had premium fixtures and finishings with lovely organic soap / shampoo etc.
    Eliza
    Australia
  • From € 156 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,487 reviews
    I really liked the lovely interior design; the staff was very friendly
    Emely
    Germany
  • From € 198.20 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 948 reviews
    This is a beautiful boutique hotel - well designed, with very comfortable bed. Central location and yet very quiet at night. The staff were friendly and helpful
    Dorothy
    United Kingdom
  • From € 156 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,487 reviews
    Lovely place , great interior design, cosy breakfast great location
    Birgit
    Australia

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