SMARTY Cologne City Center

Hotel with business center, near Cologne Cathedral

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Smarty Signature Room
Front of property
Studio
Restaurant
Lobby
Reviews
6.2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Engelbertstrasse 33-35, Cologne, NW, 50674
  • Popular LocationCologne Cathedral3 min drive
  • Popular LocationChocolate Museum4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLANXESS Arena5 min drive
  • AirportCologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)18 min drive

Room options

Single Room (small)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 2 Single Bunk Beds

SMARTY Pod Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Maxi Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Mini Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Smarty Signature Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory (4-6 people)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room Compact

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cologne

This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Neumarkt - 9 min walk
  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min drive
  • Chocolate Museum - 4 min drive
  • Musical Dome - 4 min drive
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Zuelpicher Platz U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Cologne Süd Station - 11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vapiano - 3 min walk
  • El Gaucho - 4 min walk
  • Ex-Corner - 4 min walk
  • Supasalad - 3 min walk
  • Takumi Köln - Japanisches Ramen Restaurant - 2 min walk

About this property

SMARTY Cologne City Center

Hotel with business center, near Cologne Cathedral
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at SMARTY Cologne City Center.

This Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
SMARTY Cologne City Center offers 52 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations all include kitchenettes. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 22 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 3.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A city tax is imposed by the city of Cologne. Business travelers with proof of business-related travel are exempt from this tax. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.00 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 3.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at SMARTY Cologne City Center?

SMARTY Cologne City Center offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SMARTY Cologne City Center?

No, SMARTY Cologne City Center does not offer an airport shuttle service.

SMARTY Cologne City Center Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 395 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 395 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 395 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 395 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 395 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Smarth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures are really misleading. The property can barely be used as some place where you just sleep during the nights. The rooms are nowhere close to as nice as shown in the pictures. They are old, with all kinds of stains of the walls, the washroom is decent. Overall the area is extremely tiny. Its not worth the price IMO.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

kayleigh

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was good but the beds are dangerous. One of the beds in room 202 would just collapse if you knocked into it. I ended up sleeping on the floor because the bed collapsed during the night. Not great. I know it was cheap but I expected a bit better. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Adam

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Broken beds
When first entering the room there was a funny smell in the room and then when we came to put our bags on the beds we noticed that the bunk bed was extremely dangerous as the whole thing was unstable, when we notified reception they said they would check the bed and “if it was faulty” they would change our room however they told us that there was nothing wrong with the bed and it was perfectly fine even though the top bunk about 10cm in either direction and the bottom bunk was at an angle. Due to this we had to put one of the mattresses on the floor and sleep on that as the we didn’t feel safe with someone on the top bunk. The brace on the single bed was at a 45° angle and bowed when it was sat on.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Henry, London

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t advise this as a place for solo travellers looking to meet people. It’s basically hotel rooms with as many beds crammed in as possible. It’s a little close quartered if you’re sharing with strangers! If you just want a bed for then I guess it’s alright. In my room there were no sockets near the bed, the main lighting didn’t reach the lower bunk and there’s no separate lighting near the beds. That being said, beds were comfortable, room and bathroom were clean and communal area was decent. Good value for money. I stayed during Karneval and some foul reprobate defecated in the urinal in the communal area which rather out a damper on things but that was hardly the fault of the establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hostel with a great location in the middle of Cologne. Nice 24 hr bar and lounge area plus kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frederico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfy. Private room totally equipped with all you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap
Cheap and cheerful can’t fault it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fairly central, place was clean, staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020