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Just a 2-minute walk from Köln Messe/Deutz Train Station and 500 metres from Cologne Trade Fair, this hotel offers non-smoking rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

Your room at the Hotel Merlin Garni includes a minibar, a work desk and a complimentary bottle of mineral water. Interiors feature wooden flooring and large windows.

The neighbourhood is great, next to the most traditional pub in town The Staff (Lutz) is super friendly and helpful Super confortable Fair fridge prices

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9
Wonderful
290 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

This family-owned hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout. It is in the heart of Cologne, only 600 metres from Kölner Dom cathedral.

All rooms at the Hotel Domblick Garni feature a large desk and cable TV.

The Kölner Dom cathedral can be seen from outside the Hotel Domblick. Cologne's main train station is a 2-minute walk away, with the cathedral and Old Town just behind it.

It is a family run business and the owner is super friendly and welcoming. We had a very pleasant stay.

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8.6
Excellent
2,223 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Individual rooms with free Wi-Fi are offered at this bed and breakfast hotel. It is 700 metres from Leyendeckerstrasse Underground Station, providing connections to Cologne’s Old Town in 10 minutes.

Each of the individual 17 rooms at Hotel Regina - Garni Köln include wooden furniture and new wooden floor. They feature satellite TV, newly renovated private bathrooms with shower and a fridge on the first floor with water bottles free of charge.

Very friendly and helpful staff that goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The single room has the perfect size for a single traveler. Everything was clean and well maintained and despite being on a major street it was quiet. Great working and fast WiFi.

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8.1
Very Good
574 reviews
Price from
$101
per night

Hotel Pilar provides contemporary rooms decorated with individual artworks. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, minibar and a private bathroom. The rooms and bathrooms were newly renovated in November 2015.

The whole place was spotless, really great location and lovely breakfast!!

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8.6
Excellent
155 reviews
Price from
$101
per night

Guests can try Kölsch beer at the hotel’s restaurant, where regional and seasonal delicacies are also served for breakfast and dinner.

Akazienhof Hotel is situated in a quiet area and is easily accessible from Cologne, Bonn or Düsseldorf. It is also close to the intercity railway station, which connects directly to the airport and the Cologne Messe (trade fair and exhibition centre).

I really like staying at this hotel. The parking is so easy and convenient. There is a bar and restaurant right below your room so you can have some beers or cocktails and just go up the stairs to your room. I love supporting family-owned hotels rather than the big chains. I have stayed here before this trip, and I hope to stay here again the next time I visit Cologne. Both times I stayed the staff was so friendly and helpful to me. This time I had a low pressure on my BMW tire and the man got me pointed in the right direction to get it looked at. The rooms are nice and comfortable. They are spacious. The bathrooms are nice. It is so easy to find and drive to. And the price is very good and descent.

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8
Very Good
906 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

This hotel in south Cologne is a 15-minute transport ride from the city centre and exhibition grounds. Cologne-Bonn Airport is a 3-minute journey away. Free WiFi is available.

The family-run Hotel Garni Geisler offers comfortably furnished, en-suite rooms with free wireless internet access.

Very friendly staff and good breakfast. Furnishings and ambience are a bit outdated, but everything was very clean, the beds were very comfortable and the price-performance ratio was excellent.

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8
Very Good
572 reviews
Price from
$89
per night

This 3-star Superior hotel lies directly opposite Cologne Dellbrück Train Station, a 15-minute journey from central Cologne and Cologne Exhibition Centre. It offers modern rooms, a 24-hour reception, and on-site parking.

This Hotel is different. It is itself not a destination. It is for travelers who what clean, friendly, and other places to eat or not, because they only serve breakfast, and one which is totally good. They are in a neighborhood which has from Thai holes in the wall to Michelin 1 Stars within shortest walking distance (I chose the Thai...Yummy). My bedroom was truly a single, which was fun, and the staff were of all ages and engaged/friendly/helpful.

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8.6
Excellent
228 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

Set within 5.4 km of Lanxess Arena and 7.2 km of Köln Messe/Deutz Station in Cologne, Spacious & comfortable guestrooms w private bathrooms near Koelnmesse & Lanxess Arena, free parking, highspeed WiFi offers accommodation with seating area. The property is around 7.4 km from KölnTriangle, 7.6 km from Cologne Fairgrounds and 8.6 km from Cologne Chocolate Museum. The guest house has private entrance.

Nice place, would have liked a curtain in the main room to avoid the daylight too early. And private space for parking on the property and not on the strret

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8.6
Excellent
20 reviews
Price from
$91
per night

Quietly situated on the edge of the Königsforst Nature Reserve, this studio offers free WiFi and a French balcony overlooking a large garden. Cologne city centre is just 10 km away.

Villa Donar features a colourfully decorated room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and linens are provided as well as a hairdryer. A private bathroom features.

so fresh, the owner very nice ❤️ all perfect

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8.7
Excellent
31 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Hotel Garni am Hansaring is located in Cologne, just 130 metres from Hansaring Train Station and 1 km from Cologne Central Station. Free WiFi access is available.

The guest house is 700 metres from Musical Dome and 1 km from Museum of Applied Art.

The hotel's location and its cost are the two biggest advantages in my opinion. It's a 15-minute walk to the cathedral, there's a waterfront nearby, and two supermarkets are close by. I'd also like to mention the staff: we arrived quite late, around 23:00, but they welcomed us and checked us in. The room had everything we needed - a kettle, a hairdryer, a small refrigerator. They even provided paper cups! For us, as budget travelers, this hotel was an ideal choice, and I must say we were satisfied.

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6.3
Review score
1,287 reviews
Price from
$67
per night

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  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews
    Svyvo apartment is located near Cologne city centre. There is a supermarket, Netto just across the street and many cafes nearby. The apartment is nicely decorated, very clean and cosy, made we feel like home. It has all the amenities and cooking essentials that we need for our stay. The best part is the host and Svyvo team are excellent - they are very2 helpful, friendly and answered all our questions swiftly all the time, even during weekend and public holiday. We have a fantastic stay at Svyvo!
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  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,331 reviews
    Great location, just outside the city centre so not noisy and able to get a nights sleep. At the same time, it is near enough to make travelling to the city and the main train station easy and quick. Bakery opposite the hotel, supermarket next door and a friendly pub 5 mins away. Perfect. Clean spacious room, friendly staff.
    Norm
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  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 527 reviews
    Great room with a lovely view. Great host very friendly and lovely pets.
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    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,568 reviews
    Great hostel, every room is creative and unique and you can read about each room right outside of it. Shared bathrooms and showers were clean. The staff was very friendly and I loved the breakfast!
    Aliya
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $215.47
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,175 reviews
    "It's a charming boutique hotel nestled in the heart of the city. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find yourself amidst all the shops and bars. The hotel staff are incredibly warm and accommodating (even waiting for us despite our late arrival). The rooms boast delightful decor, complete with complimentary slippers and a bottle of water. This hotel comes highly recommended!"
    Amina
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $149.65
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,652 reviews
    Location is good, walking distance to city center. Fairly cheap metered street parking available.
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $100.72
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,113 reviews
    The hotel is in a quiet, peaceful location 15-20 minutes by car from the city center. The staff is very kind and helpful.
    Edina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $185.60
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,828 reviews
    Stayed twice already and will surely book it again. The room is cancellable until the last day. Great value for money as their rate includes breakfast. Great location as I needed to be in the city center and close to the train station. The breakfast is really good. The staff was great and prepared a breakfast box for me as I was leaving early.
    PIERRE
    Solo traveler
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 49 reviews
    Great location. Near to the Christmas markets. Felt safe and quiet (apart from Friday night). Very responsive host when heat hadn't come on
    Caroline
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $143.27
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 290 reviews
    Great location and great host
    jenny
    Solo traveler

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