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Stern am Rathaus

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within walking distance of Cologne Cathedral

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Property entrance
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $151
includes taxes & fees
$134 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025

Room options

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2016
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Buergerstrasse 6, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • Old Market - 2 min walk
  • Hay Market - 3 min walk
  • Cologne Cathedral - 6 min walk
  • Musical Dome - 7 min walk
  • Chocolate Museum - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 59 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 7 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 11 min walk
  • Neumarkt U-Bahn - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪XII Apostel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peters Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gabrielle Eiscafe Raffaello Pin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Sion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Extrablatt - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Stern am Rathaus

Stern am Rathaus offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from LANXESS Arena. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is just a short walk: Heumarkt U-Bahn is 5 minutes and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 11 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 492 ft (EUR 12.5 per night)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1950
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-cm flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 12.5 per night (492 ft away)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Stern am Rathaus offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Stern am Rathaus does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Stern am Rathaus?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stern am Rathaus?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Does Stern am Rathaus have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Stern am Rathaus like?
Stern am Rathaus is located by the river in Old Town Cologne, a short 5-minute walk from Heumarkt U-Bahn and 6 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

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.
I, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A cosy boutique hotel walking distance from the main railway station and cathedral. Very comfortable room, wonderful breakfasts, and exceptional staff.
Katherine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kathryn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Bernie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay in cologne
Gobiga, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff. Very good breakfast as well.
Gregory, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

tim, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jessica, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet wine clean and comfortable with excellent friendly staff. Great location for dining and underground or walking.
Toby, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is such a wonderful hotel! Ingmar and Andy were so wonderful and welcoming! They really go out of their way to make your comfortable here, and Ingmar was so helpful with his tips. I was only able to stay in Cologne for one night, but I wish I could've stayed longer. There's a lovely breakfast offered, and I feel like this hotel makes a sincere effort at providing attention to personalized customer service! Location, service, comfort; this hotel has it all!
Erik, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
AnnMarie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Guopeng, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Walter, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lyle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ein kleines gemütliches Hotel mit familiärer Atmosphäre. Super freundliche und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter und ein traumhaftes Frühstücksbuffet. Sehr schnell vom Hbf aus zu erreichen, die Innenstadt und viele Restaurants und Museen sind in Laufweite. Trotzdem ist es nachts sehr ruhig, da das Hotel in einer kleinen Seitenstraße liegt.
Hedda, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem
Wow, I haven't stayed in a hotel with this level of convivial service and welcoming atmosphere since "the before times." Andy, the proprietor, is truly a gem, someone who clearly loves their job and does it with kindness and care. The rooms are spacious for a standard size, and everything is thoughtfully designed, even if the aesthetics are a bit utilitarian (though this is Cologne, there aint much of the pre-war grandeur left). The breakfast is bountiful and cookies are on offer all hours of the day. I didn't know what to expect from our Cologne weekend adventure, but I can tell you it was delightfully influenced by the loveliness of the folks at Stern am Rathaus.
Julia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff! Attentive and helpful! Breakfast was amazing!!!!
Kristen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very welcoming from the moment we arrived. We were invited to their social hour which included free drinks and Christmas biscuits. The room was excellent and had a kettle, which is unusual in Europe. We also had a fridge. Just around the corner from the nearest Christmas market, and just a 10 minute walk from the train station. Breakfast was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff in this small city hotel.
Wendy, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful little boutique hotel. Both Francisco and Carla (spelling?) went over and above to answer our questions about the history of the area and the hotel. Very comfortable, Very quiet. Superb breakfast !!! The only negative is that there is no elevator. They will help with the luggage but it will be difficult with someone with mobility issues. Thank you again for a great stay!
Milton, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay and would happily return!! Great breakfast, wonderful staff.
Erik, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a lovely stay!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and a fabulous breakfast!
We were treated like members of the family throughout our stay, from the initial arrival instructions through to helping us with a query about our return train time on the last morning. Rooms are large by city centre standards, with loads of extras. You can do your bit for the planet by opting to reduce the cleaning routine or by extending the life of your towels. There is loads of choice for breakfast, with some items cooked to order. We were there for 4 nights, so it was great that the breakfast varied a little from day to day. The hotel is very close to the station and many museums and other attractions. There are loads of restaurants and cafés in the same area.
Stewart, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review