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Buchholz Downtown Hotel

Victorian hotel near Cologne Cathedral

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Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kunibertsgasse 5, Cologne, NW, 50668
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Cologne

Old Town Cologne stay.At this Old Town Cologne hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Rhine and Musical Dome. Cologne Cathedral and Memorial to Gay and Lesbian Victims of National Socialism are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Musical Dome - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cologne Philharmonic - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hay Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 7 min walk
  • Ebertplatz U-Bahn - 11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PLÜSCH - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Buchholz Downtown Hotel

Victorian hotel near Cologne Cathedral
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Buchholz Downtown Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and limo/town car service.

This Victorian Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Buchholz Downtown Hotel offers 18 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 18 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day
  • Housekeeping fee: EUR 29 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Buchholz Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 269 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Armen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good staff kind people good breakfast only no refrigerator and showers door can’t close
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location for Christmas market visit

Very convenient location, one block from the river, a 10-13 minute walk to the train station, the cathedral and art museum. There were 4-5 Christmas markets within walking distance of the hotel. The breakfast was served in a beautifully decorated breakfast room. It was a typical German breakfast, a substantial continental breakfast. The bathroom was very clean and had a large and excellent shower with plenty of hard water. The bed was comfortable although might be hard for some. There is free wifi but it wasn’t always a good signal. It is a small hotel and, although there is an elevator, most of the rooms require going up or down about 10 steps. Room 20 and 16 (I believe) are on the same floor as the elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service

About as central as you get in Cologne

Lovely hotel very central to Cologne, about 10m walk to train station. Room large, clean but no kettle or iron. Arrived late so had to get key from lockbox which was not easy as it was dark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service, clean and well made rooms, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was outstanding!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajkumar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor accessibility

Small room, small bathroom and poor accessibility - very small elevator that can exactly accommodate 2 people or 1 person with suitcases Good location, walking distance to Hauptbanhoff and the cathedral
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel with good breakfast and very close to train and museums
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marcela, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didn’t like was the wifi, it was very poor. If you need wifi it is a problem besides that everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Highly recommend

Very friendly staff. Small boutique hotel, but i stay here everytime I go to Cologne. IRS clean, tidy and walking distance to train, river and mall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

JAIME

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 5 minutes walk from train station and couple of dining options around. Needs some maintenance however.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dayana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family owed hotel and for that reason my parents and me enjoyed our stay so much. Friendly staff, great breakfast and even a doggie that you can pet if you want. The owner is an older lady and she was the one that took care of us during breakfast. She was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Arpi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheng Keat

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

Clean, super comfortable hotel with a small lift.

The hotel owner's mom (a Welsh) is very nice and generous offering us complimentary coffee upon arrival while waiting for our room. Hotel is conveniently located at city's main attractions, especially the Cologne Cathedral. All within walking distance. Room is very spacious and breakfast superb. Highly recommended. If i come again, I will choose this same hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet hotel quite close to the main train station and the cathedral.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Richmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night but wished we had booked it for two. Easy check in, pretty and spacious room, and wonderful breakfast. First class experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Location good

Good location few mins walk from station - family room, as expected, bathroom tiny, shower very small and would be a struggle for anyone large, sink in room as bathroom too small, lots of hot water. Quiet hotel but no sound proofing and dark curtains would be better than white as room bright as soon as sun up. But, very clean and a good base for a visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great, close to the main train station. Breakfast was included and had a large selection of quality ingredients and also the option for freshly prepared eggs. Relaxing music was always playing in the reception and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but updated. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019