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Novotel Köln City

Property class: 4

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A sauna room with wooden benches and a glass door leading to a balcony with lounge chairs and a city view.
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Meeting facility
A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and potted plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW, 50678
  • Place, Rheinau Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hay Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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 area

Cologne

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Cologne awaits you at Novotel Köln City. You'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Cologne Cathedral and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from LANXESS Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna. .The restaurant, Novo2, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2745 square feet (255 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Old Town Cologne hotel, attractions include Phantasialand and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds.

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 Süd Station - 4 min drive
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramen Kagetsu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪THE COFFICE HARBOUR - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Palermo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Gus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Heidemann - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2745 square feet (255 square metres) 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
  • Conference 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Köln City offers 222 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 21 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Novo2

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,745 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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

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
Minors may not be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests may be required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorisation upon arrival.

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent 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: from 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, 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Köln City?

Novotel Köln City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Köln City?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Köln City on 15 Nov 2026 start from NZ$198, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Novotel Köln City?

Yep, Novotel Köln City has a self car park for EUR 21 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Novotel Köln City?

The closest beach to Novotel Köln City is Rodenkirchen Riviera (6 km).

Is Novotel Köln City family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Novotel Köln City is a hit with families.

Does Novotel Köln City serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Köln City?

No, Novotel Köln City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Köln City?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Köln City?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Novotel Köln City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, the location is great and we really enjoyed the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, friendly staff. The room was nice and the location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was friendly and spoke English, which was appreciated. The room was comfortable and the shampoo/condition was Rituals, which was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean hotel room, walking distance to main attractions
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very well maintained! Excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff friendly Very clean everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We also had food at the hotel restaurant and we liked it very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was a convenient hotel and well kept
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location close to everything we needed, with very helpful and welcoming staff. The on-site parking was a big plus and made getting around very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. It's just a 15 minute walk along the very nice Rhine promenade to the centre of the altstadt (old town) and about 20-25 mins to the Cathedral. I would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for last minute stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel great informative staff. Excellent water stop with both still and sparkling water available 24/7. So good to return yo the hotel for a cold glass of water. Sauna and gym looked great though didn't use and didn't use restaurant either. Great price for great hotel walkable to city centre. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room 👍 Staff 👍 Parking 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice room, good location. Very good breakfast. 1 sachet of coffee and sugar, 1 gown and 1 pair of sleepers for 3 people room though. Tiny bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was excellent. Clean, comfortable and only a short walk to the main areas of cologne and perfect for the chocolate factory museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and quiet hotel. Good location for walking to multiple locations. Easy walk into the city centre. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room and excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and helpful staff. Made stay very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026