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NH Köln Altstadt

4.0 star property
This upscale hotel near Cologne's cultural heart offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration with its wellness facilities and Mediterranean dining

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NH Köln Altstadt, steps from the Wallraf-Richartz Museum, offers a peaceful retreat with a sauna and steam room. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at the restaurant or relax on the terrace. Attentive staff, free WiFi, bike rentals, and dry cleaning services enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Superior Double Room, Courtyard View

Superior Double Room, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room (Double)

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Hand-held showerhead

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room Triple

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room (View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Located in Innenstadt, a neighbourhood in Cologne, NH Köln Altstadt is near a metro station and on a river. Chocolate Museum and Musical Dome are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Old Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at LANXESS Arena. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Holzmarkt 47, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum
    Chocolate Museum
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Market
    Old Market
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • City-panorama of Cologne at dusk, Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, cathedral, the Musical Dome, Colonius TV tower, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
    Musical Dome
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cologne_LANXESSArena_6107352_04
    LANXESS Arena
    3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn
    7 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station)
    19 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chocolat Grand Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Gangnamstyle Korean BBQ * Bulgogi • Bar
    6 min walk
  • Hafenterrasse
    3 min walk
  • 11 Burgers
    9 min walk
  • Takezo Ramen Bar
    6 min walk

About this property

NH Köln Altstadt

  • Upscale hotel near Chocolate Museum
  • Located close to Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Great St. Martin Church, NH Köln Altstadt provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a health club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
    • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and books
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 204 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Separate sitting areas, fridges and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property participates in Bioscore Sustainability – 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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 26 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Books
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3,208 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift (88 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (118 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2002
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 49
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 16
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with 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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 to 25 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 26 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 49 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 16 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is NH Köln Altstadt pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at NH Köln Altstadt?

As of 10 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NH Köln Altstadt on 28 Jun 2026 start from NZ$188, 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.

How much is parking at NH Köln Altstadt?

Self-parking is available for EUR 26 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at NH Köln Altstadt?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 49 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at NH Köln Altstadt?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 16 (subject to availability).

Where is NH Köln Altstadt located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Chocolate Museum, Great St. Martin Church and Old Market. Wallraf-Richartz Museum and City Hall are also within 15 minutes. Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes by foot and Heumarkt U-Bahn is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

NH Köln Altstadt Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean family room and excellent breakfast buffet. Location of hotel was great and it was quiet too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff and Great Rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel - great location in walkable distance from everything we needed to enjoy a weekend in Cologne. The hotel was well equipped, clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent! Very good breakfast with a good! Wish we would stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect family friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice staff nice hotel was nice. A/C didn’t really work so room did get hot but otherwise good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location! Very friendly and helpful staff !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, good value. Clean, functional hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly, helpful staff, very clean, ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ekin

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s clean and OK. It’s clean and OK . 15 minutes for me to walk to the center..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, good hotel location for the chocolate museum, easy walk to center and Christmas markets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really decent hotel, had absolutely no issues here and it's right next to the chocolate museum. Little walk to the cathedral/main restaurant area. If you have the window open you can hear road traffic, but very soundproofed with the windows closed and generally comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean. Nice sized rooms and really helpful staff. Thanks for a great nye
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mrs A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here over New Year. The hotel is towards the edge of Cologne, very close to the chocolate museum, but walkable into the centre. Thought we had booked breakfast, but obviously hadn't; was given the option to purchase but at 25euros pp we decided against it! They do have a self service area with snacks and drinks which is convenient (although we used the garage shop next door instead as cheaper). The room was as expected with a mini fridge and tea/coffee facilities. The bed was very comfy and the curtains kept the light out well. We were checking out on NY Day and so check out was delayed until 1pm which was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel & we enjoyed our stay there. Room was clean & comfortable. Breakfast was delicious with many choices. Staff was helpful & friendly. Good location convenient for walking. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent superior room that was large with modern bathroom. Nice bar and good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful. Breakfast buffet was nice. Shower was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good stay

The Lindt chocolate factory is just in front on the hotel. All is walking distance by the river. The bed is comfortable. Room is clean. If you don’t drink water with gas then try to ask if u could change it, i didn’t have time to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel was relaxing elegant, and functional to my needs. I enjoyed the delicious breakfast buffet and the man who seemed to be in charge of it when I was there was super! The front desk staff was very helpful!My superstar when I stayed was Julia Leonhardt. She was friendly,attentive, and quick to help resolve any issues.I look forward to my return. Great Staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

stefano

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conveninent Hotel in Koln

Everything went perfect with NH Koln. The hotel is 20 minutes walk from the central station, very pleasant walk full of restaurant and nice pub. The room is spacious with very comfortable bed with quality linen. The bathroom is a bit old, and need a bit of maintenance, but this doesn't affect the total value of the hotel that is definetely very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay for my daughter and I in Cologne. Our room was large and quiet. Comfy beds and pillows. Roomy bathroom and nice to be able to make a cup of tea or coffee. Nice green touch to offer a drink for no servicing. Very friendly staff. Nice touch to send up a birthday cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Son

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services from hotel staff especially Alex, he was exceptional nice, polite and very friendly. We had a little issue with the room central heating unit and he promptly provided us with 2 portable heater to keep us comfortable at night. In addition, the bedroom and bathroom were very clean and the service were very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

dayana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location but they should clean better. 1st room had food under the bed. 2nd floor was dusty. Overall hotel should be renovated. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean hotel, opposite Chocolate Museum and about a 20 minute walk into the centre. Our room overlooked the courtyard which was a little noisy one night but it was all quiet from about 11pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023