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Best Cologne hotels

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Most recommended Cologne hotels

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Friends - Cologne - Bar
Friends
7.4 Good
Mülheim£106+
£106+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Hotel Arde Köln Zentrum - Cologne - Bar
Hotel Arde Köln Zentrum
5.8 Fair
Innenstadt£71+
£71+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne
8.6 Very Good
Innenstadt£112+
£112+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Mercure Hotel Severinshof Köln City
8.1 Very Good
Innenstadt£94+
£94+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Mauritius Hotel & Therme
7.5 Good
Innenstadt£146+
£146+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hotel Monte Christo
7.5 Good
Innenstadt£84+
£84+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
The Qvest Hideaway
8.3 Very Good
Innenstadt£161+
£161+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
NH Köln Altstadt
8.2 Very Good
Innenstadt£108+
£108+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Courtyard by Marriott Cologne
8.2 Very Good
Innenstadt£103+
£103+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Hilton Cologne
8.1 Very Good
Innenstadt£140+
£140+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
8.9 Very Good
Innenstadt£268+
£268+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ibis Köln Am Dom
8 Very Good
Innenstadt£100+
£100+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
B&b Hotel Köln-porz
7 Good
Porz£69+
£69+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

Cologne hotels near Mediapark

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NH Collection Köln Mediapark - Cologne - Dining room
NH Collection Köln Mediapark
8.3 Very Good
Innenstadt£107+
£107+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Hotel Garni Emir - Cologne - Building
Hotel Garni Emir
6.5 Okay
Innenstadt£79+
£79+
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Windsor
7.5 Good
Innenstadt£84+
£84+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly

Top Cologne hotels with parking

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B&B Hotel Köln-West - Cologne - Restaurant
B&B Hotel Köln-West
7.5 Good
Lindenthal£72+
£72+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
B&B Hotel Köln-Messe - Cologne - Bedroom
B&B Hotel Köln-Messe
7.4 Good
Kalk£87+
£87+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Fortune
7.8 Good
Nippes£86+
£86+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

Top 10 hotels in Cologne

Discover the top hotels in Cologne, selected by local expert Bernadette Olderdissen.
Bernadette Olderdissen
26 November 2024

There is a German song that goes, 'Cologne, you are a feeling'. This 'feeling' captivated me even as a teenager when my family drove to the metropolis of Cologne from our nearby hometown and I had my first taste of city life. I marvelled at the huge cathedral as well as the many luxury hotels in Cologne, where people spoke different languages and seemed so worldly. It was always a special experience when we dined at a restaurant in one of the chic hotels of Cologne. My love for Cologne grew when I moved to the city to begin my studies at university. I danced in the bars of the colourful old town and spent many hours strolling the Rhine promenade in all weather. I got to know the cheerfulness for which the Rhinelanders are known not only during what's known as 'the fifth season of the year', the carnival, but also during my visits to the best hotels in Cologne over the years. And those are exactly what I want to introduce you to today.

1.

Hyatt Regency Cologne

Address:

Kennedy-Ufer 2a

Price:

£133-£2,785/night

Even as a teenager, I admired the elegance of people in blazers and suits gathering in front of the glass facade of the Hyatt Regency Cologne on the right bank promenade of the Rhine. I pictured them going to business meetings in the exhibition halls half a mile away, but even more vividly, I imagined what it looked like inside this hotel that's among the best in Cologne. Many years later, it finally happened, and I myself stayed in one of the 306 rooms (including 17 suites). I would have happily stayed forever in the modernly furnished room with a king-size bed, desk, and views of the Rhine and the cathedral.

Now I hope to one day catch a glimpse of the 1,900-square-foot Presidential Suite with a living and dining room plus a river view. My favourite restaurant in this luxury hotel in Cologne is the Glashaus, where you can find the most delicious sushi in town (available between Tuesday and Sunday) and a Sunday brunch with a view of the city.

2.

Hotel Ludwig Superior

Address:

Brandenburger Str. 22 - 24

Price:

£183-£286/night

One of the best hotels in Cologne, which has been part of the cityscape since its opening in 1863, is the Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom. It is a member of the 'Leading Hotels of the World' and 'Selektion Deutscher Luxushotels' (Selection of German Luxury Hotels) associations. I have long been fascinated by the concierges dressed in blue suits stationed in front of this unique hotel in Cologne, who took my luggage as soon as I arrived as a guest for the first time.

I felt even more like a princess when the door to my Cathedral View Suite swung open. The pillow menu on the huge bed delighted me as much as the cathedral panorama from the window of the separate living area. Every detail of the suite spoke of contemporary elegance, from the royal blue sofa to the curtains of the same colour. In the evening, the scents reminiscent of my last trip to East Asia drew me into the onsite restaurant, taku. What was served to me seemed more like art than mere food. The restaurant has been awarded a MICHELIN star.

3.

Savoy Hotel

Address:

Turiner Str. 9

Price:

£139-£536/night

Even the large coat of arms of Cologne on the facade of the building reveals that the Hotel Ludwig is a traditional Cologne hotel. It has been in existence for over 60 years and I find it to be one of the best hotels in Cologne. This is partly due to the cheerful welcome you can expect here (a touch of Cologne humour included, of course), and partly due to its stellar location. You can reach the main train station and top attractions like the cathedral, the Rhine promenade, shopping streets, and the old town in just five minutes.

The 53 rooms and the Ludwig Suite are modern and comfortably furnished, with a desk where one can work peacefully because, despite the central location, the rooms are very quiet. I especially like the balconies – some of which even offer views of Cologne Cathedral. I enjoy sitting there in the morning, listening to the city waking up below me, or in the evening when the surrounding rooftops are bathed in golden evening light.

4.

Hotel Stadtpalais

Address:

Deutz-Kalker-Str. 52

Price:

£110-£436/night

The silhouette of the Cologne Cathedral stands out against the evening sky as I sip on a mojito and listen to lounge music. This is my first memory of one of the top-rated hotels in Cologne, the Savoy, centrally located in the city centre and with an incomparable rooftop bar. But this is not the only part of my stay at the Savoy that impressed me. Many of the best hotels in Cologne have modern, luxurious decor, but lack personality.

Here, however, the singles, doubles, superior rooms, and suites are all characterised by colourful prints depicting human bodies and faces as well as the Paris Eiffel Tower and other world-famous landmarks. The hotel's spa area is also a sanctuary of peace, with its saunas and steam baths, where you can relax in a softly lit Asian-inspired atmosphere. And if the weather outside is unpleasant, I have a special tip for you: 'English Tea Time' is served in the fireplace lounge, boasting delicious scones and clotted cream, along with a selection of teas.

5.

Hotel Santo

Address:

Dagobertstr. 22-26

Price:

£95-£345/night