Novotel Köln City

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Cologne Cathedral

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Located near the iconic Cologne Cathedral, Novotel Köln City offers a warm welcome with its rooftop terrace and serene garden. With an arcade for kids, sauna for relaxation, and library to unwind with a book. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$97 nightly
The total price is $109
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW, 50678

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Musical Dome - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 51 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 25 min walk
  • Cologne Süd Station - 25 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 26 min walk
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Ubierring U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Chlodwigplatz U-Bahn - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Löwen Kaffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bürgerhaus Stollwerck - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hayati - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fisch Hembsch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Haus Müller - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Chocolate Museum. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Novo2, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 8 minutes and Ubierring U-Bahn is 9 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 222 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 21 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Novo2 - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 24 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 21 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Köln City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Köln City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Köln City?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Köln City?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 21 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Köln City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Novotel Köln City and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a sauna, a fitness center, and an arcade. Novotel Köln City also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Köln City?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Novo2.

What's the area around Novotel Köln City like?

Novotel Köln City is located by the river in Old Town Cologne, a short 8-minute walk from Severinstrasse U-Bahn and 9 minutes' walk from Chocolate Museum.

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Novotel Köln City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Family friendly
Children
Restaurant
Lobby
Parking
Old town

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great variety and excellent options. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Amazing stay, rooms are excellent and breakfast spectacular. Great location
3-night trip

10/10

Great stay and staff. Very helpful.
1-night trip

10/10

It is a very convenient hotel for a short trip. The location is very nice, hotel has an open garden inside which feels very good. Breakfast is better than usual hotel breakfast. Team is very helpful and friendly
1-night trip

10/10

The staff was friendly, understanding and the cleaning was very good. The hotel location was very good, walking distance to the center, very close to the river, thank you very much for everything.
4-night trip

10/10

The staff are friendly and approachable. Exceptionally customer service.
2-night trip

10/10

Wonderful hotel with terrific staff, a lovely restaurant, and great accommodations for young kids.
2-night trip

8/10

Good hotel to stay
3-night trip

8/10

We enjoyed our short stay Breakfast was really good Thanks
3-night trip

8/10

Walking distance to downtown, good dining options, clean and quiet
3-night trip

8/10

Staff were great and rooms had everything that was required. Only issue was that the air con did not cool the room adequately, however, the weather was extremely hot which may have offset it.
2-night trip

10/10

Fresh cold water and minarel water is best !
3-night trip

10/10

good stay , great breakfast
3-night trip

10/10

Easy parking
1-night trip

10/10

I was very happy with my stay in this hotel. I would happily stay here again. The only small complaint I would have is that the bed was quite soft.
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay, great Hotel and the old city centre is on a walking distance.
2-night trip

10/10

family friendly, and very well located, close to Rhine river.
2-night trip

10/10

It’s very close to Harbor Christmas market and Chocolate Museum.
1-night trip

10/10

A nice hotel
1-night trip

10/10

Christmas markets within walking distance, excellent, helpful front desk staff. Lovely breakfast buffet. Rooms were clean and quiet with comfortable beds.
1-night trip

10/10

Good Experience.
8-night trip

8/10

Good place to stay with family in center of cologne.
2-night trip

10/10

Ok
1-night trip

8/10

Very good cost benefit nearby the Koln city center.
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel near the Rhine river. Very spacious and comfortable rooms. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast buffet.
1-night trip

10/10

We cannot fault our stay. Room was clean and of a good size. The staff were all helpful and it was a short walk to the main attractions. Would recommend.
2-night trip