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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with a buffet, tables, and chairs.
A hotel with a red facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A statue of a knight in armor on a pedestal, a stone staircase, and a railing with heart-shaped cutouts.
A modern staircase with a black and white color scheme, a metal railing, and a hanging light fixture.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a chandelier.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Explore the area

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Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676
  • Place, Chocolate Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hay Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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A bar area with a counter, seating, and a red carpet leading to the entrance.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact room with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a bed, and a door.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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A small, cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a single bed, a desk, and a radiator.

Family Quadruple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Cologne

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen puts you in the centre of Cologne, 1 km (0.6 mi) from Cologne Cathedral and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from LANXESS Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Other amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Old Town Cologne hotel, attractions include Phantasialand and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hay Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Neumarkt - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Köln - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hafenterrasse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gangnamstyle Korean BBQ * Bulgogi • Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baustelle4U - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harry's New-York Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen also features a vending machine, a front desk safe, and a lift.

This 3-star Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1264
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offers 38 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day)

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1264
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Köln Novum Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen on 11 Oct 2026 start from NZ$141, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

The closest beach to Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is Rodenkirchen Riviera (6.7 km).

Does Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

No, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1002 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice hotel to stay in with very helpful staff and walking distances to thee city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was hounded out of my room before check out… otherwise a very unremarkable hotel in not
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay and really enjoyed the variety on the breakfast spread each morning. Our room was quite spacious although the bathroom was tricky to access due to a broken door. The listing said air conditioning which we were hoping for as we arrived at the beginning of the heat wave but our room did not have AC, we were grateful for the 2 fans provided. The tv service was down and so we were unable to watch the World Cup but were told it was an issue with the service provider during our stay. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to others. The location was great and we enjoyed our time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
was an ok room, booked a double but was given a twin with separate beds. the curtains didn’t really cover the window so was woken up by the light very early and the shower curtain didn’t actually stop water going out the shower. breakfast was included which was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was perfect for me! Room was very small, but adequate.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and clean hotel

Nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Close to everything. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice hotel!

Nice hotel within the budget and very close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh breakfast. Nice continental options.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel room was basic but clean and with a free breakfast very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location. Very friendly and helpful in hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovley little

Great little hotel, lots of character Breakfast was lovley. Great location, in walking distance of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only relatively positive thing is that the hotel is close to the center. Street is really bad (several exotic shops) and hotel is even worse. Cleaner and the lady preparing the breakfast are the only ones who do their best … waste, as the hotel is too old and not maintained at all! All 3 receptionists do not care at all. Do not spend your hard earned money with this hotel… significant downgrade to your visit to the beautiful Coln!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff Good value for money
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute accommodation with old-style decor. Facilities are good and the staff are nice. The buffet breakfast has a lot of options which is great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Room was basic and tv didn’t work (but they told us). Toilet/shower room was a tight manoeuvre. Actual location was decent been only a few minutes walk to the old town. Breakfast was good with plenty of options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I recently stayed at the Ahl Marketzeen Hotel, and it is truly a mixed bag. ​The Best Part: The location is unbeatable. It is right in the heart of the city, making it incredibly easy to walk to most major attractions and local shops. If being central is your top priority, this is a solid choice. ​The Downside: The building itself is quite old and feels outdated. You can tell it hasn't been renovated in a while—the decor is a bit tired, and the facilities are showing significant signs of wear and tear. ​Summary: If you just need a place to crash in a central spot and don't mind a vintage (or slightly worn) atmosphere, it’s fine. However, if you are looking for modern comforts, you might want to look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel in a good area. Clean and comfortable bed/bathroom. The included breakfast was very nice and the staff were super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience overall. Check in process was quick and easy. The breakfast was very nice as well (everything was fresh and tasty). The staff were friendly and helpful. My room was a good size. Interesting historical building with many artifacts displayed on the walls. The area is quiet, away from the busy streets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to site see easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice decorated with remaining from buildings as well paintings etc from early ages
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025