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Hotels in Cologne
From grand hotels to design boutiques, from the Old Town to the Rheinauhafen. Every hotel with its rating, starting price and a direct booking link.
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Mercure Hotel Köln West
80 € / night

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
83 € / night

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
84 € / night

Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City
91 € / night

Leonardo Royal Hotel Cologne Bonn Airport
92 € / night

Nikii City Hotel
92 € / night

Leonardo Royal Hotel Köln - Am Stadtwald
96 € / night

Pullman Cologne
98 € / night
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Our hotel index
A curated selection of 38 properties - sorted by guest rating, with neighborhood assignment and a direct link to book.

Old Town
Dom Hotel Köln
Reopened in 2024 after a full renovation. Right by the cathedral with an unobstructed view of it.
from
280 € / night
9.3
412 reviews

Old Town
The Qvest Hideaway
A design hotel inside a neo-Gothic former city archive. Vintage furniture and a library atmosphere.
from
165 € / night
9.2
612 reviews

Old Town
Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel
A 19th-century town palace, a three-minute walk from the cathedral. Classic and elegant.
from
135 € / night
9.1
894 reviews

Old Town
Excelsior Hotel Ernst
A grand hotel right by the cathedral since 1863. Michelin-starred taku restaurant and timeless elegance.
from
240 € / night
9.0
1842 reviews

Old Town
Savoy Hotel Köln
A privately run luxury hotel with a spa, library bar and 92 individually designed rooms.
from
195 € / night
9.0
1421 reviews

Rheinauhafen
Harbor Club Suites
Luxurious apartment suites inside one of the Crane Houses. Kitchen, lounge and some Rhine views.
from
175 € / night
9.0
487 reviews

Old Town
Hotel im Wasserturm
An 1872 water tower turned design hotel by Andrée Putman. 88 rooms inside an industrial landmark.
from
220 € / night
8.9
1538 reviews

Belgian Quarter
25hours Hotel The Circle
A design hotel in a former clinic rotunda. The Monkey Bar rooftop offers a 360-degree city view.
from
145 € / night
8.9
1487 reviews

Südstadt
Boutique Hotel Südviertel
A small boutique hotel in a restored period building on Chlodwigplatz. 14 individual rooms.
from
95 € / night
8.9
487 reviews

Old Town
Hotel Stern am Rathaus
A family-run boutique hotel right by the city hall. Personal, quiet and in the heart of the Old Town.
from
95 € / night
8.8
1287 reviews

Deutz
Hyatt Regency Köln
A riverside hotel with panoramic views of the cathedral and Old Town. Lobby bar with a waterfront terrace.
from
195 € / night
8.8
3210 reviews

Belgian Quarter
Ruby Ella Hotel
The lean-luxury concept from the Ruby chain. Stylish rooms, Marshall speakers and a 24-hour lounge.
from
109 € / night
8.8
891 reviews

Ehrenfeld
Hopper Hotel St. Antonius
A former 19th-century monastery turned design hotel. Cloister, courtyard and 51 individual rooms.
from
125 € / night
8.8
941 reviews

Rheinauhafen
Lindner Hotel City Plaza
A modern Lindner hotel with a wellness area. Ten minutes from the Chocolate Museum.
from
145 € / night
8.7
1987 reviews

Ehrenfeld
Design Hotel Ehrenfeld
A small boutique hotel on Venloer Straße. Clean lines, a street-art gallery and local artists.
from
99 € / night
8.7
712 reviews

Old Town
Pullman Cologne
A large four-star hotel right by the main station. The Sleve restaurant and bar, plus a spa area.
from
159 € / night
8.7
2654 reviews

Old Town
Motel One Köln-Mediapark
A budget design chain at the Mediapark. Modern, clean and great value.
from
89 € / night
8.6
4521 reviews

Deutz
Hilton Cologne
A large business hotel between the main station and the cathedral. 281 rooms and an executive lounge.
from
155 € / night
8.6
3654 reviews

Rheinauhafen
Art Hotel Köln
Rotating artist exhibitions along the hallways. Right at the Rheinauhafen, five minutes from the Chocolate Museum.
from
119 € / night
8.6
2105 reviews

Belgian Quarter
Townhouse Köln
A boutique hotel in a restored period building on Zülpicher Platz. Family-friendly.
from
95 € / night
8.6
1245 reviews

Old Town
Köln Marriott Hotel
A glass-fronted hotel across from the Mediapark, five minutes from the cathedral. Skyline rooftop bar on the 16th floor.
from
155 € / night
8.5
3987 reviews

Old Town
Novotel Köln City
A modern business hotel by the main station. Family-friendly with spacious rooms.
from
125 € / night
8.5
3210 reviews

Deutz
Radisson Blu Hotel Köln
Right at the Deutz/Messe station. A glass tower with 393 rooms, many with river or cathedral views.
from
135 € / night
8.5
2876 reviews

Belgian Quarter
Hotel Chelsea
An artist hotel with original works by contemporary artists in every room. Boutique atmosphere.
from
125 € / night
8.5
632 reviews

Südstadt
Hotel Lyskirchen
A family-run three-star hotel by the Rhine in the Südstadt. Indoor pool and a quiet location.
from
89 € / night
8.5
1872 reviews

Südstadt
AMERON Hotel Regent
A long-established four-star hotel in the Latin Quarter. 200 rooms, classic decor and the Boulevard restaurant.
from
119 € / night
8.5
1543 reviews

Old Town
Hotel Cristall Köln
A stylish three-star hotel between the cathedral and Friesenstraße. Character and a quiet location.
from
89 € / night
8.5
1487 reviews

Old Town
Mondial am Dom
Right between the cathedral and the main station. A classic four-star hotel with a breakfast restaurant.
from
119 € / night
8.4
2876 reviews

Deutz
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt
A large conference hotel in Deutz with skyline views. Sauna, pool and 311 rooms.
from
119 € / night
8.4
2143 reviews

Ehrenfeld
Premier Inn Köln Ehrenfeld
A budget chain with a reliable standard. Spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi and a fair breakfast.
from
79 € / night
8.4
2654 reviews

Lindenthal
Lindner Congress Hotel Köln
A large conference hotel in Lindenthal with a congress center, pool and sauna.
from
125 € / night
8.4
2187 reviews

Kalk
Best Western Plus Köln East
A four-star hotel in Kalk with a direct link to the fairgrounds. Five minutes to Messe by suburban train.
from
89 € / night
8.4
1932 reviews

Old Town
Leonardo Royal Hotel Köln
A large conference hotel on the riverbank with a wellness area and 339 rooms. A three-minute walk to the cathedral.
from
110 € / night
8.3
2987 reviews

Lindenthal
Mercure Hotel Köln Belfortstraße
A solid four-star hotel in a quiet residential area between Lindenthal and the Belgian Quarter.
from
105 € / night
8.3
1432 reviews

Nippes
City Hotel Nippes
A small family-run three-star hotel on Nippes' Wilhelmplatz. Affordable and personal.
from
75 € / night
8.2
879 reviews

Nippes
Best Western Leoso Hotel
A solid business hotel in Nippes. 12 minutes to the cathedral by subway.
from
79 € / night
8.1
1654 reviews

Deutz
ibis Köln Messe
A budget hotel right at the fairgrounds. Small, clean and good value.
from
75 € / night
8.0
4187 reviews

Kalk
ibis budget Köln Messe
The cheapest stay near the fairgrounds and the Lanxess Arena. Functional, clean and no frills.
from
59 € / night
7.8
3287 reviews