CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near City Hall

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

A brightly lit hotel with multiple floors and a prominent entrance.
A modern living room with a large TV, plush seating, a patterned rug, and a decorative vase with flowers.
A buffet with various food items and condiments.
A view from a window overlooking a cathedral and residential buildings.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
Alter Markt 55, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Place, City Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Cologne

Old Town Cologne stay.With a stay at this Old Town Cologne hotel, you'll be steps from City Hall and Cologne Philharmonic. Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • City Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hay Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Musical Dome - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eiscafé Raffaello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ludwig im Museum - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Peters Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mondial 1516 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Class Residence Hotel - ‬1 min drive

About this property

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

4-star hotel near City Hall
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt.

This 4-star Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
CityClass Hotel Alter Markt offers 63 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 19 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • 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 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 18.90 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 24.00 per day (591 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 19 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number DE293161558, HRA23846, +492219201980, Alter Markt 55, 50667 Köln, CM CityClass Hotel GmbH & Co KG

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Cityclass Hotel Am Dom
Cityclass Hotel Residence Am Dom
Cityclass Hotel Residence Am Dom Cologne
Cityclass Residence
CityClass Residence am Dom
Cityclass Residence Am Dom Cologne
Hotel Cityclass Residence Am Dom
Hotel Residence Am Dom
Residence Am
Residence Am Dom
Cityclass Hotel Cologne
Cityclass Alter Markt Cologne
CityClass Hotel Residence am Dom
CityClass Hotel Alter Markt Hotel
CityClass Hotel Alter Markt Cologne
CityClass Hotel Alter Markt Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

How close is CityClass Hotel Alter Markt to the airport?

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt is 9.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt on Nov 12, 2026 start from $120, 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.

Does CityClass Hotel Alter Markt have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt.

How close is CityClass Hotel Alter Markt to the beach?

This hotel is 4.1 mi (10-min drive) from Rodenkirchen Riviera and 18.4 mi (39-min drive) from Strandbad Liblarer See. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does CityClass Hotel Alter Markt offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18.90 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does CityClass Hotel Alter Markt have a pool?

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt does not have a pool.

Does CityClass Hotel Alter Markt have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does CityClass Hotel Alter Markt have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is CityClass Hotel Alter Markt to downtown Cologne?

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt is 0.1 mi away from Cologne.

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, friendly helpful staff and great continental breakfast with plenty of fresh options
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a great place to stay in Cologne. The breakfast is a but pricey, but worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experienced , the hotel very clean and the staff very good in customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, delicious breakfast, kind personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, friendly staff, can’t beat the location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with wonderful staff who is super kind nd helpful right in the most convenient location in old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with kids and booked 2 rooms. The stay was excellent, location was great and the staff was incredible and super nice. I wish we had stayed another day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and well laid out. Breakfast was amazing and the lady assisting in the dining room was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for one night stay before your riverboat cruise. Clean room, staff, breakfast, and location on the square add to the pleasant stay. Would do again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central and close to the city centre and the Dom/cathedral. Close to the hotel are many restaurants and nice old quarters.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room on the 6th floor. Spacious enough for the 3 of us to spread out, with amazing views of the Cathedral. Very centrally located, close to the river, the Cathedral, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant all round stay, couldn't fault anything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy access for travelers on the go
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great hotel for a quick visit in Cologne. Located in the city center, walking distance from the Cathedral and surrounded by shop and restaurants. The rooms have new furniture and provide everything you need for your short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent safe and walkable location, close to train Hbf, clean hotel, good sized rooms, great breakfast! Would not hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was varied, fresh and appetizing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, very clean hotel, and friendly staff. Great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nightes in june 2026
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, superb location, excellent breakfasts and a very comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and tidy. Reception staff were welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026