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. A breakfast buffet made with local produce are served at the cafe. There are many restaurants and bars within a 5-minute walk of the Stern am Rathaus Cologne. Several museums and the Schildergasse shopping area are a 5-minute walk away. Cologne Trade Fair is 1 stop from the nearby Cologne Main Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Cologne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Cologne

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marlo
    United States United States
    The room and location and the excellent and friendly guest service ! Francisco was very helpful and made the check in process and smooth and easy and provided so much input in visiting Köln ! Probably the most friendliest experience I ever...
  • Maria
    United States United States
    Perfect location in Cologne for everything. The place is very homey and charming and owned by a delightful person who was helpful in every way possible. He translated my German e mails, told me where best selfie in city is, got taxis etc....
  • Georgi
    Armenia Armenia
    The property is in the perfect location!!! It was very clean!!! And specially thanks to hotel staff!!! They are very helpful and friendly!!!
  • Cyrus
    Germany Germany
    The nicest staff I've ever met at a hotel. They were beyond accommodating, and seemed genuinely excited to talk to me as a customer. They took an interest in my needs and even celebrated with me when I came back to the hotel after winning a big...
  • Gabriel
    Germany Germany
    It was in the perfect location, we were there when the Christmas markets first opened and the “Old Town” market was right next door! It’s within walking distance from the train station and the shopping district
  • J
    Jinchao
    United States United States
    The staff are SOOOOO nice. The breakfast is excellent.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    The staff here is amazing! They were friendly and helpful! The breakfast was wonderful!! Made eggs of our choosing and had lots of other options! Loved the honor system on extra drinks after the lobby closed. The rooms are on the smaller side,...
  • Pilar
    United States United States
    Great location. But the best is the staff, really friendly Francisco is wonderful and helpful. Breakfast is great too.
  • Kate
    United States United States
    The staff were so incredibly lovely and a highlight of my visit to Cologne. They made sure to offer me breakfast and coffee when I arrived early before my room was ready (lifesaver!), and the room was exactly as described and in a great location...
  • Jaakko
    Finland Finland
    Excellent customer service! good breakfast, location is perfect and would definitely stay again!

Hotel area info

Amenities of Stern am Rathaus
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Parking garage

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Stern am Rathaus takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 12 per stay
3 years old
Crib upon request
€ 12 per stay
Extra bed upon request
€ 17.50 per child, per night
4 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 17.50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEC-Card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property is located in a building with no elevator.

Please inform Stern am Rathaus of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Stern am Rathaus