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

Nice staff, clean room, highly equipped facilities and perfectly located site near city center and public transport
Review score
9.2
Superb
280 reviews
Price from
£133.75
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Cologne and with Musical Dome Cologne reachable within 800 metres, Classik Hotel Antonius offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant.

It was very central and spacious
Review score
8.1
Very good
4,392 reviews
Price from
£108.08
1 night, 2 adults

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

Good location and clean hotel
Review score
8.2
Very good
4,409 reviews
Price from
£110.57
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The bed was very bad
Review score
8.5
Very good
10,738 reviews
Price from
£120.38
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Review score
8.3
Very good
8,424 reviews
Price from
£90.19
1 night, 2 adults

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

Nothing bad to say it was amazing , self check in , key on your phone inside a really easy app would totally recommend!
Review score
8.2
Very good
4,446 reviews
Price from
£111.82
1 night, 2 adults

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

"Everything was as expected. Comfortable stay and no issues at all. Would recommend.
Review score
8.5
Very good
7,587 reviews
Price from
£115.03
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Location was good and the bar was a nice place to see views of the city at night.
Review score
8.2
Very good
2,670 reviews
Price from
£97.30
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Large single mattress was comfortable enough and the shower had a nice stone floor. The high ceilings made the room feel bigger than it was.
Review score
8.2
Very good
3,147 reviews
Price from
£103.52
1 night, 2 adults

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

Large rooms
Review score
8.3
Very good
1,561 reviews
Price from
£83.86
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 4,409 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Breakfast was amazing, rooms were very comfortable!
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 3,993 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.

    Guest review
    Very comfortable and modern, super friendly staff!
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 2,552 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.

    Guest review
    Near to city of Koln, easy access to public transport.
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 1,283 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.

    Guest review
    Cosy little hotel, great breakfast and good location
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 7,423 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.

    Guest review
    Excellent location, staff and breakfast. Rooms are very clean
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 4,243 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.

    Guest review
    It was really clean and the staff was good and friendly
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 8,424 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.

    Guest review
    Super friendly staff, perfect location, vers confortable
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 4,010 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.

    Guest review
    Super super super comfortable beds. Friendly stuffs

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  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 4,201 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.

    Guest review
    Was super clean, beds were a good size and so comfy
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 7,363 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.

    Guest review
    İt was clean, comfartable bad. Good location. Helpfull staff.
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 2,905 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.

    Guest review
    Was a Great stay very central and possibility to park your car
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 897 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.

    Guest review
    Cleanandperfect location. Parking space for the car.
  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 2,261 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.

    Guest review
    White bedding, clean, open 24/7, close to motorway
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    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 179 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Good green credentials with very good noise proofing.
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 841 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.

    Guest review
    Great location, amazing breakfast and friendly staff
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 180 reviews

    In a central area of Cologne, Maria Suite am Dom features quiet street views from the terrace. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Location, staff friendly and helpful, super shower

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  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 280 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.

    Guest review
    Super spacious, with all the basics. Clean, modern. Great location.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 27 reviews

    Situated in Cologne, 7.7 km from Cologne Fairgrounds, Zimmer David features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Guest review
    -with single tram route concectibility the messe and city center (midnight also) - clean, friendly owner
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 3,232 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.

    Guest review
    The location was amazing right in the heart of cologne
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 1,451 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Outstanding breakfast, comfort, service, cleanliness
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 5,876 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.

    Guest review
    Room was very clean and spacious and beds were super comfy.
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 7,587 reviews

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

    Guest review
    The hotel was clean and the breakfast was excellent
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 2,457 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Friendly staff, large rooms, attractive building, gym and good breakfast
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 10,738 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.

    Guest review
    All good, nothing special but normal for the price.
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 747 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.

    Guest review
    Lovely views, short uber ride into town, comfortable rooms.
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 101 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Quiet little location with supermarkets around the corner. Room is functionally stocked with cookware and cutlery for your cooking needs
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 5,332 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Breakfast excellent, room nice and clean spacious.
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 1,374 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Very well located Everything in walkable Distance Easy checkin
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 2,701 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.

    Guest review
    The lady from reception is the best. The rooms are clean.
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 1,561 reviews

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

    Guest review
    design and decorum, and size of the room, all excellent
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 4,446 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Great location, friendly staff and the facilities were brilliant.
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 2,670 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.

    Guest review
    Comfortable and spacious room with good facilities
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 839 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.

    Guest review
    It was a restored building with a very modern touch
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 730 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.

    Guest review
    Friendly people, spacious room and comfortable bed.
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 3,147 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.

    Guest review
    The best design and court yeard. Best stay in my life
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 974 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Very kind staff, decent and clean room. Comfortable bed.
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 4,206 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.

    Guest review
    Central, modern furnishes, comfortable, great staff
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 4,392 reviews

    Set in Cologne and with Musical Dome Cologne reachable within 800 metres, Classik Hotel Antonius offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Great location, beautiful suite and the staff super friendly
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 4,292 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.

    Guest review
    The swimming pool, the breakfast and the location.
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 913 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.

    Guest review
    lovely staff great breakfast and room was big and spacious
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 5,539 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.

    Guest review
    Great Location to explore the city. Friendly staff.
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,312 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.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was ok and facilities are good. Friendly staff.
  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 1,237 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Good facilities, good location with secure parking
  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 1,179 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.

    Guest review
    Great location with nice restaurants at the Rheinufer.

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  • Avg. price/night: £93.09
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 5,539 reviews
    The location is great, 5 minutes walk from Cologne Central Station. It's a beautiful building with unique and stylish interior design. The reception staff was friendly and the check-in/out was easy and quick. The room was spacious and clean. There are Rituals products in the bathroom, which is a nice touch. Overall it was a great experience, thank you.
    Guest review by
    Anna Csonki
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £126.04
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 839 reviews
    Well curated design hotel. Lovely library, any designer or artistically inclined person would appreciate the care
    Guest review by
    Nitya
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £98.09
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 1,466 reviews
    I had an incredible stay at B-Chill Cologne! The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of the city with easy access to all major attractions. The interior and design are stunning, showcasing modern and stylish decor. The hotel feels freshly new, and my room was equipped with everything I needed, including a private bathroom, free WiFi, and a minibar. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Cologne!
    Guest review by
    Sokol
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £88.28
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 7,423 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.
    Guest review by
    Chloe
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £78.47
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 761 reviews
    Gorgeous designs in each room. Clean and modern looking. Staff were all lovely!
    Guest review by
    Jennifer
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £82.93
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 7,950 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
    Guest review by
    CAROLINE
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.79
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 5,764 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!
    Guest review by
    leemxy
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £90.02
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 6,773 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!
    Guest review by
    Frederique
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £88.47
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 5,273 reviews
    lovely place lovely interior design great staff super close to hbf & Kölner Dom
    Guest review by
    Flavia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £88.28
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 7,423 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.
    Guest review by
    Eliza
    Family with young children

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