Novotel Köln City

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Cologne Cathedral

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Novotel Köln City features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Novo2, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace are other highlights. 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.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $90
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Room options

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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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Rheinau Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hay Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 16 min drive
  • Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 51 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 62 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 25 min walk
  • Cologne Süd Station - 26 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

  • ‪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 features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Novo2, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace are other highlights. 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.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 222 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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 (2745 square feet)

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
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Waste 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
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

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

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

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

Also known as

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

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 8 minutes' walk from Rhine.

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Reviews

Novotel Köln City Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good and plentiful, with many guests praising its quality. (90 reviews)
  • The restaurant served good and tasty food with a great selection at breakfast. (22 reviews)
  • The parking garage was well-lit, clean, secure, and reasonably priced. (24 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel.... very friendly staff and a nice size, comfortable room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very well maintained! Excellent staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff friendly Very clean everywhere
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is nice. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We also had food at the hotel restaurant and we liked it very much.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room with
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent. Clean, comfortable and only a short walk to the main areas of cologne and perfect for the chocolate factory museum.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and excellent location!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Made stay very pleasant
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room with comfy beds. Great to have a kettle in the room,water cooler in lobby and amazing view from the gym
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10/10 Exceptional

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:)
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and bed was comfortable and clean. I didn't have breakfast but overall, happy with my stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were very clean and the staff very professional
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8/10 Very good

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The staffs are very friendly, the room is also good. Location is also close to center, so very convenient for center tour.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel for the price, really clean, quiet rooms, comfy bed. Great experience.
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8/10 Very good

Good convenient location
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8/10 Very good

The reception staff were friendly and professional, reception areas very nice. The room was very clean and modern, well paid d out. Would have given 5 stars but the pillows were t good and the bed was a bit firm for me.
Nice view of the river
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and well staffed, meaning items were refilled quickly and efficiently. Location was perfect for us as a family - we came for the Christmas markets and the train car taking you around the four main ones was a few minute walk!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was neat and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was good enough to walk towards the Centre.