a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $71
$63 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

Explore the area

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Ursulaplatz 10, Cologne, 50668
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room for Single Use

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

A stay at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof places you in the heart of Cologne, within a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from LANXESS Arena and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Phantasialand.

What's nearby

  • Musical Dome - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • MediaPark - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hay Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Pasquale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

A&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a vending machine, and bike storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 17 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are required to download the property's a&o App mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 17 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Madison am
Madison am Dom
Madison am Dom Cologne
Madison am Dom Hotel
Madison am Dom Hotel Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel Cologne

a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 462 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly and the hotel is located in the close vicinity to the cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to do xmas markets. Nice spacious room. Free coffee and water. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for the location and quality. Perfect for a short stay. Since it’s beside the train station it might be noisy for some however for me it’s not a bother as it’s just white noise. Staff very friendly and would stay again due to its close proximity to the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything we wanted to do and a8 minute walk to the train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and helpful the area was nice and the train station was so close
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

gisselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a short stay. The area is walkable and the staff kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here and the staff were really helpful and friendly and let us stay in the lounge area until our flight was due. Will defiantly visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect for our requirements. Inexpensive, short walk to the train station, very clean, modern and in a very quiet area of the city. Would recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Staff excellent and accommodation Train noise only issue depending on how heavy of a sleeper you are
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Property was in a walkable distance for all local attractions and transport. The property was clean and tidy and perfect for the price paid
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and comfortable, Location was great. You do hear the trains though, so if you are a light sleeper it could be an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Celestina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what was needed and a great location.

Didn’t realise I had booked a hostel but the private room was very good for the time I was staying in the Cologne. The staff were excellent and kind and extremely helpful especially with sorting a fan out in the middle of the night due to the heat. Location just a 5 minute walk from Central Station is also a positive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

INMACULADA VILLAMARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent ubication and start. Good value for money!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to trains but very noisy. Lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ten-minute walk to train station. Helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great for Price

Good location Great price if you are just looking for a no frills place to sleep. Our room was clean it had cheap furniture as expected. It was safe and staff was friendly. I would probably opt out of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stopover

We visited as a quick stopover enroute by train from Sweden to the UK. The hotel was easy to find and a short walk from Cologne station. We arrived just after 11.30pm and were greeted and provided our room. The room was basic, but clean, warm and functional. Only downside was no lift as we had some heavy bags, but on balance a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A&O galluswerte would go to this place and study.

If A&o galluswerte was hell i would say that this was supergood. If the receptionist at galluswerte was the worst , this receptionist was the best. Thank you for your professionalism
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s not bad for a 1-night stay. Especially if you are in transit. But the reception area is very unwelcoming, cold, with vending machines lining one wall. The room itself was simply ‘okay’. Clean enough. Bed was comfortable. The shower was deadly slippery — so if you issues with mobility I would not recommend using the shower. Overall, for the price, I would have expected a more comfortable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This staff, especially Mohammad, went beyond the call of duty. My rental car battery died in the garage because I left my hazards on. When I told him the problem. He first looked at the car with me to see if there was a back up battery. When I couldn’t get my call to go through to roadside services, he used his personal phone; when we found out they were closed for the day, he called the rental car company, met the truck with me and made sure it started. He helped us every step of the way. He was so kind. We met 3 of the front desk staff- and each one was friendly as well. This is also a great location. We walked to so many things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, but woud be better in cooler weather

Nice receptio, friendly staff. The weather was very hot, no air conditioning so I had to have the windows open. This let in a lot of noise from the small park and playground opposite and the boy racers squealing their tires and revving their engines until the early hours. Hardly the hotel's fault though. Breakfast was very good, self service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023