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4.0 star property
8.8

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Upscale family-friendly hotel near Cologne Cathedral

Consider a stay at Novotel Köln City and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Novo2, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 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 Innenstadt within a mile (2 km) of Musical Dome, Novotel Köln City is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Cologne Cathedral. 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
  • ‪Chez Gus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Downtowner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thai-Imbiss - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪omo Kaffee - ‬4 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, securing valuables, and luggage storage. 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Köln City on May 31, 2026 start from $93, 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 Innenstadt, just steps from Rheinau Harbour, and within a 10-minute walk of Chocolate Museum and Rhine. You'll also find Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gizem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room comfortable beds good conditioner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olgu

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Abdelrahman

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frances Mae

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Oluwabukola

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kai Fan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was very small for 4 people. A/C made noise but didn’t actually cool the stuffy room, therefore, opened window which was on the main busy road which was not ideal. Great parking garage well lit, clean and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and the staff very professional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was neat and clean and location is about 26 min walk to the Cathedral square. However, the available self parking was a bit expensive for 21 Euro for a night, especially this is not mention in the booking that the self-parking has an extra charge. But overall stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hakan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisie, Seattle

Everything was great just you need to pay taxes when you are checking - in. Ev
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Seyed Amir Mohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New facility. Very good breakfast. Smiling staff. All was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Talmadge, Tampa

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and modern but on the expensive side.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ömür Çagri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Catarina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom tap was quite shallow so it was hard to wash hands and to fill the kettle. Other than that, it is a standard hotel with comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

everything very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JOSE DAVID

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was nice, clean, great location. We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that but it was a great place to have a weekend break, would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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