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Novotel Köln City

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A sauna room with wooden benches and a glass door leading to a balcony with lounge chairs and potted plants.
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A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and potted plants.
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A modern lobby with a reception desk, green chairs, a large potted plant, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW, 50678
  • Place, Rheinau Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chocolate Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hay Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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Room options

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

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a red pillow, a striped rug, and a bed with a wooden headboard.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern room with a wooden desk, a grey chair, a mounted TV, and a pendant light.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Located in Old Town Cologne, Novotel Köln City is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Cologne Cathedral and Old Market. This 4-star hotel has 222 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Rheinau Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hay Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne Süd Station - 4 min drive
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramen Kagetsu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Capannina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chez Gus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Löwen Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Downtowner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

Novotel Köln City offers a gym, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace. Self parking is available for EUR 21 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 used
  • 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 16 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 24 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 21 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

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 free cancellation available at Novotel Köln City?

Novotel Köln City provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jul 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Köln City on Aug 9, 2026 start from $106, 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.

What is there to do around Novotel Köln City?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Cologne, just steps from Rheinau Harbour, and within a 10-minute walk of Chocolate Museum and Rhine. You'll also find Cologne Cathedral and Old Market within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Novotel Köln City?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 21 per day. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Novotel Köln City feature a casino at the property?

No, Novotel Köln City doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Köln City?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Novotel Köln City?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a minibar as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Does Novotel Köln City have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Novotel Köln City have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Köln City serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Novo2.

Does Novotel Köln City allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Novotel Köln City for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day.

Does Novotel Köln City have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Novotel Köln City?

The closest major airport to Novotel Köln City is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 8.8 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 25.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Novotel Köln City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Köln City.

Novotel Köln City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for last minute stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent. Clean, comfortable and only a short walk to the main areas of cologne and perfect for the chocolate factory museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a relaxed stay. All the staff were so helpful and friendly - reception, breakfast, housekeeping. Our flight was cancelled and the hotel gave us the same rooms for an extra night without any fuss.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sean A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so accommodating and made us feel so very welcome during our stay. Our room was impeccable and absolutely clean, the hotel itself is in such a convenient location. I loved every moment of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights with our two young kids. The room was clean, tidy, and in a nice part of town, the restaurant was also tasty. The staff were welcoming, and friendly. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a high standard. Location ok, 15 min by foot to the heart of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Made stay very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eva

Very clean room with comfy beds. Great to have a kettle in the room,water cooler in lobby and amazing view from the gym
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and bed was comfortable and clean. I didn't have breakfast but overall, happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Håkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, quiet, clean and quit big!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Hetvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel near the Rhine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and the staff very professional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were friendly and professional, reception areas very nice. The room was very clean and modern, well paid d out. Would have given 5 stars but the pillows were t good and the bed was a bit firm for me.
Nice view of the river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean comfy room. Easy 30 min walk along the river to the hotel from central station. I slept so well, I didn't have time to have the included breakfast. Staff on reception at check in very welcoming and I was able to check in a little early which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit small for 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olgu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was neat and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was good enough to walk towards the Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gizem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room comfortable beds good conditioner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel for the price, really clean, quiet rooms, comfy bed. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nenad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, breakfast and room was fine. Service at Bar & Restaurant was perfect and your waitress were kind and helpful! Garafe was good and easy to access. All the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Kristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom was dirty. Staff at check in unfriendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spotless and everything was great !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdelrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and well staffed, meaning items were refilled quickly and efficiently. Location was perfect for us as a family - we came for the Christmas markets and the train car taking you around the four main ones was a few minute walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025