A 5-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral and a 9-minute walk from Cologne Central Station, this hotel lies on a side street in the Old Town. It has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The rooms at Stern am Rathaus feature a flat-screen TV and a desk. A refrigerator, safe and tea and coffee making facilities are provided. A breakfast buffet made with local produce are served at the cafe. There are many restaurants and bars within a 5-minute walk of the Stern am Rathaus Cologne. Several museums and the Schildergasse shopping area are a 5-minute walk away. Cologne Trade Fair is 1 stop from the nearby Cologne Main Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Cologne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Cologne
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff super friendly and helpful. Location is excellent. Breakfast was amazing and I felt guilty I didn’t eat more as I had little time. .
  • Romana
    Croatia Croatia
    I had a wonderful stay at this charming hotel. The location is perfect, within easy walking distance to major attractions. The breakfast was delicious and offered a great variety. The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to...
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Made to feel very welcome the staff could not be more helpful
  • Jacqueline
    Australia Australia
    Friendly helpful staff who went out of their way to provide a personal service. Breakfast was fabulous, generous with lots of variety. Location is unbeatable, walking distance from the train station and all the main attractions. Loved this hotel.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great friendly staff and superb facilities for a small hotel. Would stay at again.
  • Hein
    Belgium Belgium
    Great location, delicious breakfast and most of all very friendly and helpful hosts.
  • Dumitru
    Romania Romania
    Great location. Attentive and friendly staff. Clean. Excellent breakfast.
  • Hakeem
    Nigeria Nigeria
    Great hosts, Lovely and extremely welcoming place. Breakfast incredible and location is the absolute best!!!!
  • Charis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Magnificent breakfasts with so much care and attention to detail.
  • Renate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very enjoyable stay - we were able to check in very late via a key safe arrangement. A wonderful breakfast :)

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few hours

  • Can we park our bicycles somewhere safely inside?

    There is a safe and secured bike parking station right behind the main train station ( Radstation) which is only 5 minutes walking from the hotel. It ..
    Answered on 1 May 2022
  • Not too worried about early/late check in/out so long as you can store our bags, would this be possible please?

    It is possible to store your bags in our front desk opening times between 7am-6pm.
    Answered on 31 May 2024
  • Hi there! Do you allow late check in? My sister and I are looking to book in early December but our flight won’t get us into the city till very late.

    It is absolutely no problem to check in late. You will receive a doorcode from us which makes it easy to check in any time after our front desk is closed.
    Answered on 3 September 2021
  • Do we need to have any specific document due to covid restrictions to enter in hotel?

    a proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test is required.
    Answered on 28 March 2022
  • As there are 4 adults in our family, are there separate rooms or all beds in 1 room? Is there 1 bathroom? Photos don't really make it clear if separat..

    There is a main bed room where the beds can be twin beds, you also have another bedroom with a small double bed and it is also possible to prepare a b..
    Answered on 3 January 2022
  • Are the family suites in the same building as the rest of hotel as it says a private entrance. Are the family suites on ground floor or higher floors ..

    The family suite / Apartment is in the next door building. It is located on 2nd floor ( ground floor counts 0). Unfortunately we don't have a lift.
    Answered on 3 January 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Stern am Rathaus
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Stern am Rathaus takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 12 per stay
3 years
Cot upon request
€ 12 per stay
Extra bed upon request
€ 17.50 per child, per night
4 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 17.50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEC-Card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property is located in a building with no elevator.

Please inform Stern am Rathaus in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Stern am Rathaus

  • Check-in at Stern am Rathaus is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Stern am Rathaus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Stern am Rathaus is 250 yards from the centre of Cologne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Stern am Rathaus include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Stern am Rathaus offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Stern am Rathaus can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet