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Novotel Köln City

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $100
$89 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Explore the area

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Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW, 50678
  • Place, Rheinau Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hay Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

With a stay at Novotel Köln City, you'll be centrally located in Cologne, a 3-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and 5 minutes from LANXESS Arena. .This family-friendly hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Phantasialand and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Cologne Trade Fair Grounds.

What's nearby

  • Rheinau Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hay Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne Süd Station - 4 min drive
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramen Kagetsu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Gus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Palermo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ahlan Imbiss - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪THE COFFICE HARBOUR - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City offers 222 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 222 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a sauna, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Novo2, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cologne? This hotel has 2745 square feet (255 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Novo2 - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 21 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Novo2

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,745 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 24 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 21 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Novotel City Koeln
Novotel Koeln
Novotel Koeln City
Novotel Koeln City Cologne
Novotel Koeln City Hotel
Novotel Koeln City Hotel Cologne
Cologne Novotel
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Novotel Hotel Koeln City
Novotel Köln City Hotel Cologne
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Novotel Köln City Cologne
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Novotel Köln City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff. The room was nice and the location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel room, walking distance to main attractions
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very well maintained! Excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly Very clean everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We also had food at the hotel restaurant and we liked it very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a convenient hotel and well kept
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. It's just a 15 minute walk along the very nice Rhine promenade to the centre of the altstadt (old town) and about 20-25 mins to the Cathedral. I would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to everything we needed, with very helpful and welcoming staff. The on-site parking was a big plus and made getting around very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for last minute stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room 👍 Staff 👍 Parking 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and quiet hotel. Good location for walking to multiple locations. Easy walk into the city centre. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was excellent. Clean, comfortable and only a short walk to the main areas of cologne and perfect for the chocolate factory museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so accommodating and made us feel so very welcome during our stay. Our room was impeccable and absolutely clean, the hotel itself is in such a convenient location. I loved every moment of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in and checked out staffs were friendly and helpful. Hotel is about 20 minutes walk from the Cologne Cathedral. The were a lot to see along the way and this made the walk relatively enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficient hotel in the center -but not quite- of Cologne. You may walk to main city landmarks. Find restaurants idem. The Rhine pretty much next door. Ample rooms, comfy beds. Helpful and accommodating staff. Very nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room and excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a relaxed stay. All the staff were so helpful and friendly - reception, breakfast, housekeeping. Our flight was cancelled and the hotel gave us the same rooms for an extra night without any fuss.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights with our two young kids. The room was clean, tidy, and in a nice part of town, the restaurant was also tasty. The staff were welcoming, and friendly. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a high standard. Location ok, 15 min by foot to the heart of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Made stay very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean room with comfy beds. Great to have a kettle in the room,water cooler in lobby and amazing view from the gym
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, quiet, clean and quit big!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed economical room but it was very clean and quiet. I love this hotel they provided complementary water, sparkling water near the vending machine. Water is not as cheap in Germany, this is a nice hospitality:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel near the Rhine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025