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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.

Cool shared building with a popular bar on the ground floor. Definitely the biggest bed I’ve ever slept in at a hostel.

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Wonderful
3,529 reviews
Price from
$31
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.

Rarely have I been so impressed by a hotel’s service, cleanliness and comfort. The staff was extremely helpful, starting by providing directions and recommendations for where to go based on the time I had available. When I mistakenly thought the sink had a defect and reported it, the staff came up immediately to try and rectify it. He explained to me how the drainage worked. The breakfast spread was also superb, with a daily homemade dish. For the morning I was there, it was an excellent French toast. The home was compact, clean and comfortable. The lighting and shower systems were also intuitive to use. There was also a nice minibar, though I didn’t use it. All in all, I felt that Stern am Rathaus was the highlight of my stay in Cologne!

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9.4
Wonderful
863 reviews
Price from
$106
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.

The breakfasts offered in the hotel at extra cost are well worth it! The breakfast selections were varied, fresh and delicious.

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8.3
Very Good
1,040 reviews
Price from
$78
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.

I enoyed all aspects of the hotel. I also received an upgrade to a deluxe room which was nice. The bathroom facilities were excellent and the breakfast room and spread was outstanding. The front office team & concierge were top notch too.

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8.8
Excellent
3,183 reviews
Price from
$128
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.

Excellent place to stay. Great location, just a 10 minute walk from the main station and close to restaurants, coffee shops and supermarkets. Felt very safe around the hotel. The room was excellent; very spacious and great value for money. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommend!

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8.1
Very Good
4,325 reviews
Price from
$95
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.

We really liked the location. Check in process was easy and it was super comfortable for us to use a digital code to get into the apartment. The host was very warm and welcoming (it is even possible to leave your bags there after checking out which we've found super helpful). The apartment itself isn't huge but looks cozy and modern and has everything you might need. The kitchen was well-equiped & you get some free coffee and tea. The shower was clean, no issues with water temperature/pressure. The bed was comfy and sheets felt pleasant and fresh. Most definitely would stay there again.

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8.9
Excellent
1,094 reviews
Price from
$92
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
5,791 reviews
Price from
$119
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.

Beds were comfy, room was excellent, staff was good and location is 20 mins by walking from main train station.

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8.1
Very Good
8,441 reviews
Price from
$95
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.

Right next to the central train station of Frankfurt, close to most of the city's attractions. Staff was super friendly, the breakfast was seriously good and the rooms were way more comfortable than the outside of the hotel might suggest.

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8.3
Very Good
4,768 reviews
Price from
$75
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.

Perfect location near a lot of shops and restaurants, and great walking distance to the city center near the cathedral and Christmas markets. The single room is very small but efficient and perfect for a solo traveler! Staff was very friendly, and I enjoyed my stay

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8.3
Very Good
1,086 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

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  • Courtyard by Marriott Cologne
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,326 reviews

    Courtyard by Marriott Cologne offers free WiFi access throughout the property. The centrally located hotel is just 2953 feet from Cologne Cathedral.

    The staffs were very helpful with everything we needed.

  • Hotel Stadtpalais
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,376 reviews

    This hotel opposite Cologne's Lanxess Arena offers a unique mix of historic and modern architecture and good transport links. The Hotel Stadtpalais is set in a protected historic building.

    It was really clean and the staff was good and friendly

  • art'otel cologne, Powered by Radisson Hotels
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 8,441 reviews

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

    The hotel is perfect located and the view is nice!

  • Cologne Marriott Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,590 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

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Köln
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 10,221 reviews

    This hotel in Cologne’s Deutz district is a 5-minute walk from the Lanxess Arena and KölnMesse Exhibition Center. 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
     · 5,434 reviews

    The Classic Hotel Harmonie is located in a quiet side street in the center 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,472 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
     · 3,579 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.

    Great location, good breakfast and friendly staff.

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  • Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,529 reviews

    This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 1.2 mi from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

    Big comfortable bed. Friendly helpful personal girls.

  • B&B Hotel Köln-West
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,518 reviews

    This 2-star hotel in Cologne's western district of Junkersdorf is only 1640 feet from the A1 motorway. Driver's will appreciate the easy access to the city center, exhibition grounds, and airport.

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

  • DASKöln
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 102 reviews

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

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

  • Mein Appartement Hürth Köln
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 186 reviews

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

    Good green credentials with very good noise proofing.

  • Stern am Rathaus
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 865 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!

  • Hotel Servatius
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,523 reviews

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

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

  • 1st Floor Köln
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 368 reviews

    1st Floor Köln is located in Cologne's trendy Nippes neighborhood. 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.

  • Villahotel Rheinblick
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 553 reviews

    This stylish villa is located on the River Rhine, 3.7 mi from Cologne Cathedral and the Kölnmesse Exhibition Grounds. Villahotel Rheinblick offers free WiFi.

    Tolles Frühstück, top Lage und sehr nettes Personal.

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  • Savoy Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,183 reviews

    Offering a spa and wellness center, 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

  • Hotel Casa Colonia
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,180 reviews

    Located in a quiet but central part of Cologne, Hotel Casa Colonia offers comfortable accommodations just 984 feet from Cologne Main Train Station.

    Outstanding breakfast, comfort, service, cleanliness

  • MAISON MARSIL - Boutique Hotel Köln
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,164 reviews

    Hotel Marsil is a design hotel located in the heart of Cologne Old Town, just 0.6 mi 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 126 reviews

    These suites are in the heart of Cologne, just 984 feet 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
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 97 reviews

    This apartment complex in Cologne offer free wired internet and great transport connections to the city center 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
     · 796 reviews

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

    It was a restored building with a very modern touch

  • Motel One Köln-Waidmarkt
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,502 reviews

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

    Really clean place and the hotel staff really friendly :)

  • AMERON Köln Hotel Regent
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,753 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.

  • Hotel Santo
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,518 reviews

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

    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
     · 1,973 reviews

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

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

  • Motel One Köln-Mediapark
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,412 reviews

    Next to the MediaPark in Cologne, the Motel One Köln-Mediapark has modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Cologne Cathedral is only just under 1 mile from the property.

    Very comfortable bed. Also tasty breakfast. Good value.

  • The Midtown Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,086 reviews

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

    Everything was nice & staff was very polite and helpful

  • HOPPER Hotel St. Josef
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,265 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.

  • Pullman Cologne
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,492 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

  • Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7,149 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

  • Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,787 reviews

    This hotel is located in Cologne city center, 656 feet 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
     · 3,273 reviews

    This modern hotel occupies a historical building near the center 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
     · 2,821 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
     · 548 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 Begardenhof
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 793 reviews

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

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

  • Hotel Lyskirchen
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,554 reviews

    This hotel lies in the heart of Cologne, 328 feet from the Rhine Promenade. The bright and spacious rooms at Hotel Lyskirchen feature elegant interiors.

    Staff were lovely, rooms were spotless, location prime 👌

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

    This design hotel in Cologne offers modern rooms and a private garden. It is 1640 feet 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
     · 2,025 reviews

    Located 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

  • Hilton Cologne
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,734 reviews

    Boasting a fitness center, a restaurant as well as a bar, Hilton Cologne is located in the center of Cologne, 984 feet from Cologne Central Station.

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

  • NunoHotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 781 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

  • the Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,249 reviews

    the Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel is conveniently situated near the Cologne Fair Grounds (550 yards away) and the harbor 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
     · 810 reviews

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

    Great location with nice restaurants at the Rheinufer.

  • Hotel Friends
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,097 reviews

    Free Wi-Fi internet and free parking are available at this family-friendly hotel in Flittard. Only 4.3 mi from Cologne exhibition center, it is conveniently located 5.3 mi from Cologne city center.

    The balcony view and the coffee machine in the room

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