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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

City-center hotel within walking distance of Chocolate Museum

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Hallway
Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby lounge
Exterior
In the heart of Cologne, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Relax with helpful staff, luggage storage, and an elevator at your service.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
The current price is $73
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Musical Dome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 56 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 16 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
  • Poststrasse U-Bahn - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramen Bar Takezo Köln - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Okinii Köln GmbH - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harry's New-York Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bier- und Weinstube Kölsche Stuff - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jogisushi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

When you stay at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Musical Dome and LANXESS Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Heumarkt U-Bahn is 4 minutes and Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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

    • Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Offsite parking within 1148 ft (EUR 22 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1264
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

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

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Altstadt Köln
Köln Novum Hotel
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
Novum Hotel Köln
Novum Hotel Köln Altstadt
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Cologne
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel Cologne
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen 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 Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 15.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen like?

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is in Old Town Cologne, a short 4-minute walk from Heumarkt U-Bahn and 15 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Christmas markets
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location. Very friendly and helpful in hotel.
Conor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel room was basic but clean and with a free breakfast very good value for money.
james, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historical Hotel: 5-star

I love the medieval vibes of the hotel, and upon research, the hotel has been in service since the 12th century. I love the location and its proximity to public transport and tourist attractions. The staff were also lovely.
Jan Kelvin, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel!

Nice hotel within the budget and very close to everything!
Konstantinos, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a comfortable stay the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, unfortunately the carpet was very grubby. The staff were very helpful
Mrs Brenda, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Modest accommodations

Property photos look much nicer than actual hotel. Hotel felt more like a nice hostel. Located next to exotic shops and cinema. Nice weather during my stay so not having air conditioning was not too big of an issue. Restroom plumbing had a poor smell. Accommodations worked but I think it is overpriced for what you get.
Lloyd, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Not bad, would stay again if price was right.

Only one lady with light coloured hair and a guy was friendly, the other 3 ladys i met behind reception were very arrogant and not welcoming. Rooms were dated but fine to sleep in! Hotel itself is quite nice. The breakfast was ok not great needs more options.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So nice decorated with remaining from buildings as well paintings etc from early ages
Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cool, Quirky and full of Character,

Great little place, huge by Europe standards, clean functional convenient. Was quirky, dark, but definitely filled with character and atmosphere look forward to staying there again next conference in Cologne
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I have no complaints at all about the cleanliness of the hotel, the staff or the buffet breakfast. My only complaint was that the room sound proofing wasn't as good and I could hear the conversations of the people on the street at 03:20 while trying to get to sleep. Otherwise, it was a perfectly pleasant stay
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again.
Sandra, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent hotel in a good area. Clean and comfortable bed/bathroom. The included breakfast was very nice and the staff were super helpful.
Brooke, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location

Very good location to get to Dom and Christmas markets. Shower flooded our first room but relocated without any hassle. Breakfast room too small and ground floor rooms were noisy at night.
Robert, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value, location, service,Get what you pay for

This is a heritage hotel, offering good value, a convenient location with a helpful staff. When I had an issue with a third party booking company, they assisted me in resolving it. For those with reasonable expectations, it is an excellent choice. After reading the reviews, those that were disappointed were not very grounded in reality and expected the experience of a brand new hotel, which is unreasonable. For example, many people were complaining about the lack of an elevator ignoring the fact, it is an older building that cannot easily retrofit an elevator into. The location is central and some of the businesses nearby may not appeal to some, but this is not in the hotel’s control and they provide a safe and clean environment. I would stay here again.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was able to site see easily.
David, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Oleksandr, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
Elaine, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

No thrills hotel in good location.
Paul, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

We strongly suspect guilty of double booking

We did not actually manage to stay at this hotel. We emailed the day before to warn them our flight would not arrive until late evening and ask about local parking, plus advice on where we might be able to eat late at night but did not receive a response. On arrival, we were told that a guest had caused damage to our room, so it was no longer available. When we tried to find out just what the problem was, the receptionist was very vague, so we very much got the impression, given that it was a very busy weekend, that the hotel had allocated our room to other guests. He acknowledged that my email had been received. He said the hotel had tried to contact us to tell us our room wasn't available but I found no record of a missed call/text/email. The hotel had rebooked us into their 'sister' hotel, a Holiday Inn, but that was in a suburb a long way from the city centre. We had specifically chosen the Ahl Meerkatzen because it was in the old city, so we would be able to meet local friends nearby and find somewhere to eat & drink until late at night. By the time we got to the Holiday Inn, everywhere in that area was closed, which ruined the beginning of our weekend stay, as we had also arranged to meet friends at the hotel for breakfast the following morning. When we complained to the hotel, they were unsympathetic, taking the attitude that they had found us alternative accommodation and did not offer us either adequate compensation or a complimentary night's stay for a future trip.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Conor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is close enough to the city center and for the train station. It's easy to get by on foot. For the price and the location is a fair service. Don't expect anything fancy, but the rooms are clean, beds confortable and the breakfast is ok to start off your day of visit.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent for the Christmas markets. also the Ramen restaurant across the road is highly recommended. Not sure I can cope with a single bed anymore though (my only complaint).
Ronald, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything as expected.
Katarina, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The hotel rooms were very dated and needed renovating. Shower leaked, shower rail was held up by electrical wire. There was no kettle or refreshments in the room. It's a very loud hotel, lots of doors banging throughout the day and night. The hotel is based next to a sex shop and a sec cinemas. Breakfast is basic but does the job. Staff were friendly. But we won't be returning.
George, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff always welcome you checking in / out order taxis 🚕 on request arrival within less than 5 minutes
Glyn, 2-night trip