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Novotel Köln City

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral

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Sauna
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 24 per person)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW, 50678
  • Place, Chocolate Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, LANXESS Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Cologne hotel, you'll find Rheinau Harbour and Rhine. German Sport and Olympics Museum and Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Musical Dome - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne Süd Station - 4 min drive
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪THE COFFICE HARBOUR - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪omo Kaffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chez Gus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pe303 Rheinlocation - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Löwen Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Novotel Köln City offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2745 square feet (255 square meters) 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
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Köln City offers 222 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 21 per day)
  • 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

Things to do

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

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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • 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 available

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

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 cribs (infant beds)!

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 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, Eurocard, 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

National rating

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
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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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Köln City to the airport?

Novotel Köln City is 8.8 mi (12-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 Novotel Köln City?

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Köln City on Nov 23, 2025 start from $104.33, excluding 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 Novotel Köln City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Köln City.

How close is Novotel Köln City to the beach?

This hotel is 10.4 mi (26-min drive) from Blackfoot Beach and 13.5 mi (33-min drive) from Strandbad Liblarer See. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Novotel Köln City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Köln City, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 24 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Köln City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Novotel Köln City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Novotel Köln City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 21 per day.

Does Novotel Köln City have a pool?

Novotel Köln City does not have a pool.

Does Novotel Köln City have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Novotel Köln City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Köln City to downtown Cologne?

Novotel Köln City is 0.7 mi away from Cologne.

Reviews

Novotel Köln City Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family hotel. Location is very convenient, walkable to city centre and main attractions. Very clean and parking is also available on site. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were polite and attentive. Room had stained/dirty carpet and nose bleed from other rooms. Breakfast buffet was very expensive if not booked in advance but had an excellent selection of different types of breakfast food. Location felt safe but not close to much except for the Chocolate Museum. Overall, I felt the hotel was fine but overpriced for the location and quality and I would not likely choose it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaser

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heinz

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

A clean comfortable hotel in an ideal location

This was a very pleasant stay as usual.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Our biggest issue was the lack of response from the admin team. During our trip we intended to stay at this hotel twice, but because of a flight cancellation we had to miss our first night. I messaged the hotel to find out how to reclaim the 10% cost we were entitled to but I heard nothing back. Similarly our 2nd booking was for two rooms. We requested interconnecting rooms but nobody told us this wasn’t possible until our arrival. One of our rooms had a faulty minibar which we reported right away because we need it for milk, but there was no action. Eventually I chased this up face to face and they refused to accept it was broken. It was clearly warm inside unlike the one in the second room we booked. We made do with just the one despite having paid for two. Reception often lacked personnel and the food service was slower than expected, especially for my son’s two scoops of ice cream. We nearly offered to scoop them ourselves by the time they arrived. One of our rooms had a window with no curtain and a broken luggage bench which had screws sticking out of it. The original room layout was not thoughtfully arranged for a family and so we moved the furniture to make it more comfortable. It didn’t live up to my expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Li-an Mei

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and very clean room and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erdog

Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Haithem, Calgary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALERIYA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kids friendly. Breakfast is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rabin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel

Great hotel with lovely staff. Location is nice, would have been great to have more food options. I recommend and would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Family hotel

The hotel is on the 133 bus route, 4 stops from the station or a 25-minute walk (very straightforward). I was very impressed by the condition of my room. It was clean and spacious, the WiFi was excellent and the shower very good. The breakfast was also very good quality. My only issue was that it is very much a family hotel and the small children in the room above me ran back and forwards like a herd of elephants until late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025