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Novotel Köln City

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral

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Sauna
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 24 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW, 50678
  • Place, Rheinau Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cologne

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Cologne hotel, you'll find Rheinau Harbour and Rhine. German Sport and Olympics Museum and Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rheinau Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hay Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cologne Süd Station - 4 min drive
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪THE COFFICE HARBOUR - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪omo Kaffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Schnörres - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Gus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Schmitze Lang - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Novotel Köln City offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2745 square feet (255 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Novotel Köln City. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cologne hotel.

  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2745 sq ft of conference space
  • 255 sq m of conference space
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • 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: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 24 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 21 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Novotel Köln City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A welcoming hotel, with clean rooms and good food for eating during the early evening. Staff friendly and approachable. The rooms do have a kettle etc in them so no need to bring your own. The hotel is located on the edge of the city which you can either travel on the bus number 133 from Cologne station (rear Entrance) taxi out the front or walk which will take approx 20 minutes. City sightseeing bus stops 10 mins walk away by the Lindt chocolate Museum/ Factory starting from 10.30.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Abimbola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful but wish they had some sort of package in hotel rooms that told you where nearest supermarkets and transport facilities were
Chocolate Museum nearby
Cathedral about 30 mins walk
Irish pub
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALYCIA

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odhiambo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, front of house helpful building a bit tired. The safe had to be fixed and the door came off and trapped my son in. We had a view of the satellite display as well which wasn't great despite an upgraded room. Breakfast and service is amazing, the bar not so great... Not bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiu Fung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nice hotel in a good location

Really nice hotel. Nice welcome on arrival and small activity packs for the children. Good location for the river and chocolate museum and not too far to walk to the central area of the city (about 20 minutes). We stayed here for 4 nights in a heat wave (+35c), and the room stayed comfortable with the cooling/ventilation running. Ate one evening in the hotel restaurant - food was good. Great selection at breakfast. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cuong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it because is quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to city center. Fitness and Sona facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erik, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay, with a little bit of wear and tear in the room. We were in town for a convention and had a good stay - we would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amado, Germantown

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

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

Lovely rooms, expensive extras…

Spotless hotel with lovely bedrooms. €21 per night to park, so this would be really pricey if staying a few nights. Breakfast is also pricey if you’ve a family to pay for, so we didn’t have it which was a shame. Reception staff were very busy, but friendly. I had emailed asking for a twin and a double room close to each other or connecting for my older children. Despite receiving a response at the time, this was not acted upon and we were given two double rooms. In the end we were 3 floors away from each other, which wasn’t ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean. Nice location. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location, ten minute walk from the Olympic museum as well as the chocolate museum. 15 minute drive/taxi from to airport makes it great for getting your holiday started as soon as possible
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar and parking garage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025