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Hotel Merian

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral in Cologne

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | TV, printers
Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Allerheiligenstr. 17, Altstadt-Nord, Cologne, 50668
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Living area | TV, printers

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Family Triple Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | TV, printers

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Innenstadt stay.A stay at this Innenstadt hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cologne Cathedral and 2 miles (3 km) of LANXESS Arena. Eigelstein Torburg and Musical Dome are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Musical Dome - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum Ludwig - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hay Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 7 min walk
  • Ebertplatz U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Da Pasquale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PLÜSCH - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shop - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Merian

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral in Cologne
Hotel Merian offers its guests spa services, a vending machine, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1969
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Merian offers 31 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 14 for adults and EUR 6 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (23 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

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 14 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Merian
Hotel Merian Cologne
Merian Cologne
Merian Hotel
Hotel Merian Hotel
Hotel Merian Cologne
Hotel Merian Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Merian to the airport?

Hotel Merian is 10.1 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Merian have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Merian.

How close is Hotel Merian to the beach?

This hotel is 4.3 mi (10-min drive) from Rodenkirchen Riviera and 9.4 mi (25-min drive) from Blackfoot Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Merian offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Merian, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Merian?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Merian?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Merian?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 18 per day.

Does Hotel Merian have a pool?

Hotel Merian does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Merian have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Hotel Merian to downtown Cologne?

Hotel Merian is 0.6 mi away from Cologne.

Hotel Merian Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 119 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marcela, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
All good except the room was very hot it was like in the attick and then last day saw the bed had bed bugs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Looked tired on the outside, but the room was of a good standard. Good location for the station. Breakfast was basic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid they will shuffle you rooms

Bad Bad Bad experience. I paid for family room and 2 days I was placed in large room then they moved to a basic room as they overbooked the hotel rooms. Horrible treatment, would not recommend and would never stay in future.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sunil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient Stay

I stayed for a week as a solo traveler for business, the hotel is very close to the station. I think it might be just bit priced. Breakfast was so so, did not have much veg food apart from Salads etc. Though as per instructions I used to hang my towel so that it dows not go to wash, they would still take it, so not environmentally Friendly. Ok for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, Goose Creek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The walk to the Cologne Cathedral was very short and safe. The location is excellent, and the price was very reasonable. The only negative comment I would make is that the room was not air-conditioned, but the staff provided a portable air conditioner and a fan which made the room comfortable at night. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value even during trade shows.

Basic, no frills hotel. Comfortable beds, good showers, bit noisy from traffic and no A/C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Brian R, Vancouver

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

Simple but functional

Good location. Near to train station, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Abbi, San Diego, CA

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

Great hotel next to the train station

Very nice staff, centrally located a 5-minute walk from the train station, reasonable price, good wifi, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast. Would stay here again! Has pay parking available.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

close to everything

need better directions for location but once we found it, nice place

8/10 Good

Idonotdespair, Belgium

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

practical and convenient

Hotel was in the such a convenient place to break a journey at Cologne station. It was by a busy road junction and close to the station, so not silent but convenience could not be bettered

8/10 Good

John C, London

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

Excellent location

With this hotel located so close to the main train station in Cologne I was surprised at the low cost. The room was a really nice size and although we found the pillows a little unusual they were still comfortable. It was a hot evening and despite the window letting in some air it would have really benefitted from some air conditioning. The sound from the trains may be a problem for some but we got used to the sound shortly after settling in. The staff at this hotel were extremely pleasant and welcoming and the breakfast on offer in the morning had a nice selection which was constantly topped up.

2/10 Terrible

bahaaiden, us

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

good

v good

10/10 Excellent

Yogurt, Hong kong

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

Everything very good

Surprise gem 1 minute away from HBF train station， while situate in a quiet area， but NOT freaky neightbourhood at all. Like a mini 4 stars hotel. Good quality towels，Grohe faucets， comfortable bed and bedding， nice simple decor， can tell it has been nicely designed.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ideal weekend hotel

Great location just a couple of minutes from the central train station and old town. Plenty of shops, convenience stores and bars within a five minute walk. The front desk speaks excellent english. The room could use an update but was good enough. The hotel is very well priced and I would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob B., Tampa, FL

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

Good value

Hotel is well located with easy access to main train station and most tourist sites. It's reasonably quiet and rates are good. Hotel staff is friendly and very helpful.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

hotel for back packers

small old constructed hotel close to koln main station( 300 metre away from main station )hotel with small lobby with 24 hour front desk having nice buffet breakfast

8/10 Good

Steve, East Yorkshire

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

Great for a short break

The only thing that stops me from giving it a five rating overall is the fact that there was no air conditioning. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. A great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Julien, Montreal, Canada

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

Close to major sights and great for the price

The included breakfast is remarkable.

4/10 Poor

jonas

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025