In the heart of Cologne, Hotel Chelsea offers a vibrant retreat with local flavors at Cafe Central and a relaxing atmosphere on the terrace. Savor regional specialties, unwind with free WiFi and newspapers or explore the city on complimentary bicycles. Guests rave about their stay.
Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 38 min drive
Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 53 min drive
Cologne Süd Station - 15 min walk
Cologne West Station - 15 min walk
Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 26 min walk
Moltkestrasse U-Bahn - 5 min walk
Rudolfplatz U-Bahn - 5 min walk
Zuelpicher Platz U-Bahn - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Manuela - 4 min walk
Tapeo & Co - 1 min walk
Die Wohngemeinschaft - 3 min walk
Café Fleur - 3 min walk
Krua Thai - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Chelsea
At Hotel Chelsea, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Cafe Central, which serves local cuisine. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, free bike rentals, and a terrace. Public transportation is just a short walk: Moltkestrasse U-Bahn is 5 minutes and Rudolfplatz U-Bahn is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 1:00 PM
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Special 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
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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 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Free bicycle rentals
Facilities
Built in 1963
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
100% renewable energy
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Cafe Central - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property uses geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Chelsea Cologne
Hotel Chelsea Cologne
Hotel Chelsea Hotel
Hotel Chelsea Cologne
Hotel Chelsea Hotel Cologne
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Chelsea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Chelsea 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 Hotel Chelsea?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Chelsea?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Chelsea.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Chelsea?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.
What is there to do at Hotel Chelsea and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Chelsea?
Yes, Cafe Central offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Chelsea like?
Hotel Chelsea is in Innenstadt, a short 5-minute walk from Moltkestrasse U-Bahn and 9 minutes' walk from Friesenplatz.
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Reviews
Hotel Chelsea Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Chelsea. The staff was helpful and our accommodation was clean and spacious. We loved the neighborhood which was full of delicious restaurants, including the restaurant adjacent to the hotel. We did not eat our breakfast there, but the lunch was really nice.
Nyle
Nyle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Better than I expected, room was very comfortable and clean. Walkable to downtown very easily.
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Very comfortable and clean hotel! We were greeted with friendly faces and the cage next door was wonderful! Tapas restaurant across the road was perfect for drink upon arrival!!
Natasha
Natasha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2024
Was over for the euros solo traveller ok hotel walkable to centre about 25 mins plenty bars and restaurants around hotel felt very safe here bit expensive €120 a night
Graeme
Graeme, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2023
Very nice hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. The area is very nice, lots of small restaurants and bars.They could have provided a better chair in the room so people could work comfortably.
Lior
Lior, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2024
It's a small Hotel at a great location. I did get a room someone recently had smoked in which I didn't like that much. However my stay was quite decent and comfortable.
Dominik
Dominik, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2024
First of all, all the facilities are well-equipped, and the furniture is space-efficient and practical. Everything you need is sensibly located. However, if you are over 165cm tall, even the double bed is too small to turn over, and above all, it is too noisy. I couldn't sleep properly because of the noise of people in the cafe right below and the bar across the street eating and drinking until 4am. (And the occasional ambulance passing by.) If you don't mind all the noise, it's worth staying. Lastly (as is the case with all of Cologne), the distance from the tram stop is ambiguous. It's too far to walk, but if you take the tram, it's not much of a difference, and if you walk a block or two, you'll almost always be close to your destination.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2023
Wonderful place, great stay, thank you.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2025
Nice room, but breakfast was not worth the money
Even
Even, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
We stayed one night and it was really comfortable and clean
Noemi
Noemi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
This is our go-to first choice whenever travelling to Cologne. It is the best place to stay in the city.
Wil
Wil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
The ICONIC , place , we stay in the penthouse , of this extraordinary Hotel
Efrain
Efrain, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2024
excellent option
Wil
Wil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Excellent! Thanks
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2022
For an inexpensive hotel the Chelsea is to be cheerfully recommended. Rooms were comfortable and clean if a bit barren. I liked that I could control the heat in each of the rooms. There's no lobby to meet friends but there is a cafe on street level that seems to be part of the hotel and is very handy. They serve delicious food and are very friendly as are is the hotel staff. A good deal all around.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 16, 2024
Disappointed
We stayed at the Chelsey for 2 nights and I could not sleep. The people at the restaurants below were very loud and there were cars outside honking in the middle of the night
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 5, 2023
Very friendly service in all levels, however it felt a bit unorganised. They should definitely pay attention to cleanliness and presentation to the open areas and carpets ( full of stains, also in our room). We stayed in room 55. The electric blinds were not working. Other than that, bed was very comfortable and the room, a part from the carpet and dirty windows and not working blinds, was clean.
Frith Federica
Frith Federica, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2026
Personal total nett, gute Lage, ein wenig verwohnt, aber leider setzte das Wasser zwischendurch beim Duschen aus
Merlin
Merlin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 13, 2025
Super sødt personale. Værelse var småt og koldt, og med lange sorte hår i sengen.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 11, 2025
Sympathiek onthaal maar klein oncomfortabel bed en de ramen lieten alle geluid van de straat door en kwamen gewoon los uit het raamkozijn...
Kurt
Kurt, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2024
Buona accoglienza, hotel nella media . Pulito e comodo all centro.
Pasquale
Pasquale, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2024
Ich war zufrieden
Walter
Walter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Sehr positiv überrascht, gerne wieder
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2024
In die Jahre gekommenes Hotel, dass dringend renoviert gehört.
Parkplätze waren alle vergeben bei der Ankunft (wie kann das sein?!)
Und die Fenster waren sehr hellhörig… für Leute mit leichtem Schlaf ist es auf alle Fälle nichts.