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Buchholz Downtown Hotel

Riverfront hotel with spa services and a bar

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Reception
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Kunibertsgasse 5, Cologne, NW, 50668
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Located in Old Town Cologne within a short walk of Cologne Cathedral, Buchholz Downtown Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. This 18-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Musical Dome - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cologne Philharmonic - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hay Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 7 min walk
  • Ebertplatz U-Bahn - 11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PLÜSCH - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Buchholz Downtown Hotel

Riverfront hotel with spa services and a bar
Guests of Buchholz Downtown Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, spa treatment rooms, and coffee in a common area. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and free newspapers.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and bathrobes. Free newspapers, fans, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 18 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day
  • Housekeeping fee: EUR 29 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 major credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Buchholz Hotel Cologne
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Buchholz Downtown Hotel?

Buchholz Downtown Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Buchholz Downtown Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Cologne, just steps from Rhine, and within a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. You'll also find Cologne Philharmonic and Old Market less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Buchholz Downtown Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Buchholz Downtown Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Buchholz Downtown Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Buchholz Downtown Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Buchholz Downtown Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Buchholz Downtown Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include bathrobes as well as a bar and massages.

Does Buchholz Downtown Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Buchholz Downtown Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Buchholz Downtown Hotel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does Buchholz Downtown Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Buchholz Downtown Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Buchholz Downtown Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Buchholz Downtown Hotel?

The closest major airport to Buchholz Downtown Hotel is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 9.6 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 24.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Buchholz Downtown Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Buchholz Downtown Hotel.

Buchholz Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 267 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Armen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good staff kind people good breakfast only no refrigerator and showers door can’t close
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Bucholz Downtown Hotel during my recent visit to Cologne for the Christmas Markets. The hotel is very conveniently located near the HBF and near the walking path along the river. The hotel breakfast was very nice...not extensive but a nice way to start you day and served by a friendly staff. The hotel is older and a bit dated but clean with good mechanicals. I am a solo female traveler...the street was a bit dark for me at night when walking alone. Also, the hotel desk is not staffed overnight. I would recommend this hotel but I do not think it is appropriate for older, solo female travelers. Enjoy and safe travels!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location for Christmas market visit

Very convenient location, one block from the river, a 10-13 minute walk to the train station, the cathedral and art museum. There were 4-5 Christmas markets within walking distance of the hotel. The breakfast was served in a beautifully decorated breakfast room. It was a typical German breakfast, a substantial continental breakfast. The bathroom was very clean and had a large and excellent shower with plenty of hard water. The bed was comfortable although might be hard for some. There is free wifi but it wasn’t always a good signal. It is a small hotel and, although there is an elevator, most of the rooms require going up or down about 10 steps. Room 20 and 16 (I believe) are on the same floor as the elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service

About as central as you get in Cologne

Lovely hotel very central to Cologne, about 10m walk to train station. Room large, clean but no kettle or iron. Arrived late so had to get key from lockbox which was not easy as it was dark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service, clean and well made rooms, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was outstanding!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajkumar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor accessibility

Small room, small bathroom and poor accessibility - very small elevator that can exactly accommodate 2 people or 1 person with suitcases Good location, walking distance to Hauptbanhoff and the cathedral
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel with good breakfast and very close to train and museums
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marcela, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didn’t like was the wifi, it was very poor. If you need wifi it is a problem besides that everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Highly recommend

Very friendly staff. Small boutique hotel, but i stay here everytime I go to Cologne. IRS clean, tidy and walking distance to train, river and mall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

JAIME

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 5 minutes walk from train station and couple of dining options around. Needs some maintenance however.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dayana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family owed hotel and for that reason my parents and me enjoyed our stay so much. Friendly staff, great breakfast and even a doggie that you can pet if you want. The owner is an older lady and she was the one that took care of us during breakfast. She was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Arpi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheng Keat

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

Clean, super comfortable hotel with a small lift.

The hotel owner's mom (a Welsh) is very nice and generous offering us complimentary coffee upon arrival while waiting for our room. Hotel is conveniently located at city's main attractions, especially the Cologne Cathedral. All within walking distance. Room is very spacious and breakfast superb. Highly recommended. If i come again, I will choose this same hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet hotel quite close to the main train station and the cathedral.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor service, could not even get soap, toilet paper, and other neccesities! VERY POOR!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Richmond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night but wished we had booked it for two. Easy check in, pretty and spacious room, and wonderful breakfast. First class experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Location good

Good location few mins walk from station - family room, as expected, bathroom tiny, shower very small and would be a struggle for anyone large, sink in room as bathroom too small, lots of hot water. Quiet hotel but no sound proofing and dark curtains would be better than white as room bright as soon as sun up. But, very clean and a good base for a visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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