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Stern am Rathaus

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Front of property
Dining
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Hallway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Buergerstrasse 6, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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 Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. City Hall and Old Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Musical Dome - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eiscafé Raffaello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peters Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Papa Joe's Biersalon Klimperkasten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Extrablatt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Class Residence Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Stern am Rathaus

3.5-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Stern am Rathaus offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Stern am Rathaus also features concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out.

This 3.5-star Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1950
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
Stern am Rathaus offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12.50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • Coffee and tea 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12.5 per night (492 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays 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 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Stern am Rathaus
Stern am Rathaus Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel
Stern am Rathaus Hotel Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel
Stern am Rathaus Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stern am Rathaus to the airport?

Stern am Rathaus is 9.2 mi (14-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 Stern am Rathaus?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stern am Rathaus on Sep 29, 2025 start from $156.49, 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 Stern am Rathaus have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Stern am Rathaus.

How close is Stern am Rathaus to the beach?

This hotel is 7.3 mi (28-min drive) from Blackfoot Beach and 15.5 mi (30-min drive) from Badestelle Rotter See. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stern am Rathaus offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Stern am Rathaus, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Stern am Rathaus?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Stern am Rathaus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stern am Rathaus?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Stern am Rathaus have a pool?

Stern am Rathaus does not have a pool.

Does Stern am Rathaus have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Stern am Rathaus to downtown Cologne?

Stern am Rathaus is 0.1 mi away from Cologne.

Reviews

Stern am Rathaus Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 344 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central hotel with really helpful staff, would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ervin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Stern am Rathaus. Andy, Francisco, and Kai were very nice and helpful throughout our entire stay. On our first day, Andy went above and beyond to give us some great recommendations on things to do around Köln. The entire staff was friendly. Hotel was very clean, breakfast was great, location was GREAT! Will be staying here again on our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room, wonderful breakfast, and a fantastic staff that went above and beyond to be sure we enjoyed our stay. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego Armando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great building and location. Service is impressive. Delicious brake fast, clean and modern rooms. A must stay hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Phenomenal hotel

What a truly exceptional hotel! You can tell what pride the staff take in making their guests feel welcomed and comfortable. Francisco especially went out of his way to give recommendations and help with all aspects of my stay. Great location, an easy 5-minute walk to the main train station and cathedral (thanks to clear instructions provided by the hotel in advance). The rooms are cozy, very clean, and very comfortable. And the breakfast buffet is the best I had on my multi-city trip! I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
View from my room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was delight from start to finish. All of the members of staff I interacted with we exceptionally friendly and kind, the breakfast in the mornings was varied and excellent all around, the room was well equipped and perfect for one person. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located to the main train station and key sights in the city. Can only highly recommend if you are going to be in Köln!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Freddie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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

Perfect

Fantastic hotel in the heart of Cologne. We stayed in the family apartment. It was perfect for our family of four. The staff at the hotel went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed. Also, the breakfast is to die for!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, friendly staff, nice furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay in this hotel, all the staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast is extensive and very well presented. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom facilities were very good. No hesitation in staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

A cosy boutique hotel walking distance from the main railway station and cathedral. Very comfortable room, wonderful breakfasts, and exceptional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay at this small boutique hotel. The staff were all wonderfully friendly and very helpful (even when I was completely clueless haha). This was my first solo international trip and they couldn’t have made me feel more at home in beautiful Köln. I sincerely look forward to my next stay at the Stern am Rathaus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Stern Am Rathaus. Centrally located with close walking proximity to the main train station, cathedral, shops and restaurants. Excellent staff including Ingmar, Francisco, and Clare were all wonderful. Highly recommended, great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gobiga

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay in cologne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly staff. Very good breakfast as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indrani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay in Cologne

Fabulous boutique hotel situated near thevCologne Cahedral and very close to the Rhine River. Their breakfast is very varied and delicious! They cater to all types of travelers with different dietary needs. Any time they help tourists with directions and suggestions that are unique and great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel in a great location. Easily walkable to anything you’d want to see in Cologne. The staff was absolutely amazing. Francisco and Kai were friendly and attentive. My family and I traveled throughout Germany this vacation, visiting 8 cities and my stepson declared Cologne to be his favorite stop - no doubt due to Francisco and Kai. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet wine clean and comfortable with excellent friendly staff. Great location for dining and underground or walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie, Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the best location, it’s quiet, clean, comfortable, safe, and the breakfast was so delicious, beautiful, and had a wide variety of foods. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guopeng, Surrey

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stern am Rathaus A small hotel well located, near the cathedral, the Ludvig Museum, the Philaharmonic, and the train station. Friedndly staff eagar to help are available from 6 AM to 6 PM. There is NO ELEVATOR, There is no electrical outlet near a mirror. the first floor is one floor up. The breakfast is on the ground floor and is excellent. The room is small, clean and well appoiiiiinted. The TV is small and there is only one channel in english. Very expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024