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A hotel courtyard with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs.
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A luxurious living room with a chandelier, sofas, a fireplace, and a view of a historic building through a large window.
The entrance of Excelsior Hotel Ernst with a classic stone facade, a grand entrance, and a vintage car parked outside.
A luxurious lobby with a central blue sofa, yellow armchairs, and a patterned carpet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark headboard, and bedside lamps.

Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a patterned armchair, and a wooden headboard.

Executive Suite

  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Grand)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a mirror, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Cathedral View)

A well-appointed living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

Suite (Cathedral View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room (Grand)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, and curtains.

Superior Room (Grand)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Excelsior)

A double bed with green bedding, two nightstands, a chandelier, and two green upholstered chairs.

Suite (Excelsior)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

City center retreat .A stay at this Altstadt-Nord hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cologne Cathedral and 2 miles (3 km) of LANXESS Arena. Hohe Strasse and Museum of Applied Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum Ludwig - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Musical Dome - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hay Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • Da Pasquale
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center, 6 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4499 square feet (418 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cologne hotel.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4499 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1863
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers 133 accommodations with tablet computers and free minibar items. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 29 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 29 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 52 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Tablet computer

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 55 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 120.0 per night.
  • 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 52 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 29 per day
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 29 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 55 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 120.0 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes 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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This hotel is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom to the airport?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is 9.6 mi (23-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 Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom on Aug 21, 2026 start from $297, 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 Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom have an airport shuttle?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 65.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom to the beach?

This hotel is 8.1 mi (27-min drive) from Blackfoot Beach and 11.1 mi (41-min drive) from Strandbad Liblarer See. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 52 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 29 per day, and valet parking for EUR 29 per day.

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom have a pool?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom does not have a pool.

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom to downtown Cologne?

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is 0.3 mi away from Cologne.

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 829 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and spacious, staff is top and wonderful in all aspects, Breakfast is great, good quality and many options are available, location of the hotel is sublime, everything is within walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, beautiful restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large elegantly appointed room with every amenity you could hope for. Hotel was a three minute walk from the train station. Cozy little bar on site. Walkable to multiple restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bellman met us at the train station and helped us transport our luggage upon check out and departure. This was an amazing service. The rooms are beautifully appointed and the beds very comfortable. The service was amazing and the staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive but marvelous breakfast, served in a lovely room and staffed with attentive staff. Ideally located 2 minutes from the train station and immediately across from Cologne Cathedral. 5-star property and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We splurged, and it was worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel with very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location … an amazing hotel with phenomenal service!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Great staff. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location. Friendly and well trained staff, generous service & amenities. Special compliments to Front Office, Housekeeping and senior doorman. Room is very spacious, bright, comfortable and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chig Wee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and breakfast is great, so is the service overall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suddhasil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless it was very spacious very comfortable bed the hotel was very close to all tourist hot spots within a few mins walk great food options the staff were excellent polite precise and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this hotel stay! Staff was wonderful. They treated our son like a prince! Close to train station, cathedral, shopping, and dining. Will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Will stay again!!
Location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, it’s my second time I love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Excellent stay

Lovely hotel and can’t beat the location. Will stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Staff was so friendly and accommodating, wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beds are super comfortable. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great position
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in an ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

The perfect hotel

Fantastic hotel, staff are wonderful, room was spotless, comfortable and quiet, location was central. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, superb location and lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023