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Novotel Köln City

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Novotel Köln City, minutes from Cologne Cathedral, offers convenience and comfort. Relax in the tranquil garden, let kids play in the arcade, or unwind with a book from the library. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff who enhance their stay.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Room options

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - single
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - single
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW, 50678

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Musical Dome - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

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
  • ‪Chez Gus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪omo Kaffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pe303 Rheinlocation - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Schnörres - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Chocolate Museum
Consider a stay at Novotel Köln City and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Novo2, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a lift and concierge services
  • A vegetable garden, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 222 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Novo2

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2,745 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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: from 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

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, 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

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
Novotel Koeln City Hotel
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
Novotel Köln City Cologne
Novotel Köln City
Novotel Köln City Hotel
Novotel Köln City Cologne
Novotel Köln City Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Köln City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Köln City?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Köln City on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$196.55, 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 Novotel Köln City?

Self-parking is available for EUR 21 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Köln City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Köln City?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Novotel Köln City located?

This family-friendly Cologne hotel is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Rheinau Harbour and Chocolate Museum. Cologne Cathedral is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 8 minutes by foot and Ubierring U-Bahn is 9 minutes.

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Novotel Köln City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1033 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1033 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1033 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1033 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1033 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Li-an Mei

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

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

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay, with a little bit of wear and tear in the room. We were in town for a convention and had a good stay - we would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We ate a lovely dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our short stay Breakfast was really good Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Razi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect specially walking to city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

samuel ramirez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the coffee machines was broken, sometimes the lines during breakfast were long.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are friendly and approachable. Exceptionally customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heinz

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

A good hotel in a good location

I was very happy with my stay in this hotel. I would happily stay here again. The only small complaint I would have is that the bed was quite soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A welcoming hotel, with clean rooms and good food for eating during the early evening. Staff friendly and approachable. The rooms do have a kettle etc in them so no need to bring your own. The hotel is located on the edge of the city which you can either travel on the bus number 133 from Cologne station (rear Entrance) taxi out the front or walk which will take approx 20 minutes. City sightseeing bus stops 10 mins walk away by the Lindt chocolate Museum/ Factory starting from 10.30.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christmas markets within walking distance, excellent, helpful front desk staff. Lovely breakfast buffet. Rooms were clean and quiet with comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zeki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good cost benefit nearby the Koln city center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with two beds. Beds were comfortable but yoo small. Staff very professional and friendly Will come back to Novotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Perfect Family stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot fault our stay. Room was clean and of a good size. The staff were all helpful and it was a short walk to the main attractions. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel overall. Service at front desk and bar were a bit slow at times, although very friendly Breakfast buffet is only a decent value if bringing children that eat free. Very overpriced otherwise for the selection offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, you can go to the main attraction walking or take the bus, your choice. Dinner was not the best and overpriced, better to go out and enjoy a better meal same price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was absolutely fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024