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Stern am Rathaus

3.5 star property

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite | Living area | 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Front of property
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Buergerstrasse 6, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hay Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 167 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Located in Old Town Cologne, Stern am Rathaus is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Each of the 10 rooms at this 3.5-star hotel includes a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • City Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Old Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hay Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Musical Dome - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eiscafé Raffaello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peters Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gilden im Zims - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Papa Joe's Biersalon Klimperkasten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪XII Apostel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Stern am Rathaus

Guests of Stern am Rathaus enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out and wedding services.
42-cm flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12.50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12.5 per night (492 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Stern am Rathaus?

Stern am Rathaus provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Stern am Rathaus?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stern am Rathaus on Jun 28, 2026 start from $193, 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's there to do close to Stern am Rathaus?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Cologne within a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. You'll also find Chocolate Museum and LANXESS Arena within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Stern am Rathaus?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Stern am Rathaus have a casino at the property?

No, Stern am Rathaus doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Stern am Rathaus?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Stern am Rathaus a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a deep soaking bathtub and a pillow menu along with wedding services.

Are there hot tubs at Stern am Rathaus?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Stern am Rathaus have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Stern am Rathaus offers breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Stern am Rathaus allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Stern am Rathaus.

Are there connecting rooms at Stern am Rathaus?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Stern am Rathaus?

The closest major airport to Stern am Rathaus is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 9.7 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 24.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Stern am Rathaus?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Stern am Rathaus.

Does Stern am Rathaus offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Stern am Rathaus.

Stern am Rathaus Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 358 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, the owners are very friendly and cooperative. Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff and an excellent breakfast: a huge choice, beautifully presented
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tung Chia

Fantastic service and nice breakfast! Also, the location is very closed to the sightseeing area and you can find the parking lot with their contact discount.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, attentive staffs and beautiful quality breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome all around! Best breakfast I've ever seen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a lovely stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central hotel with really helpful staff, would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly staff. Very good breakfast as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gobiga

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay in cologne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, friendly staff, nice furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay and would happily return!! Great breakfast, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

A cosy boutique hotel walking distance from the main railway station and cathedral. Very comfortable room, wonderful breakfasts, and exceptional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts who are extremely helpful as well, breakfast and room...very central but quiet. We would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room, wonderful breakfast, and a fantastic staff that went above and beyond to be sure we enjoyed our stay. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great building and location. Service is impressive. Delicious brake fast, clean and modern rooms. A must stay hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet wine clean and comfortable with excellent friendly staff. Great location for dining and underground or walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in the heart of the old town with fabulously friendly service, clean rooms, a comfortable bed and a really good breakfast. The little cherry pancakes were wonderful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With a last minute booking to Cologne we could not have made a better choice. Excellent location from central station, slept smoothly in the great bed and enjoyed a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay because of the friendly staff. The customer service is one of many reasons i want to go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ervin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Stern am Rathaus. Andy, Francisco, and Kai were very nice and helpful throughout our entire stay. On our first day, Andy went above and beyond to give us some great recommendations on things to do around Köln. The entire staff was friendly. Hotel was very clean, breakfast was great, location was GREAT! Will be staying here again on our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ingmar was an awesome host. He offered us help, advice and useful tips for visiting the city. Breakfast was delicious and well prepared. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was delight from start to finish. All of the members of staff I interacted with we exceptionally friendly and kind, the breakfast in the mornings was varied and excellent all around, the room was well equipped and perfect for one person. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located to the main train station and key sights in the city. Can only highly recommend if you are going to be in Köln!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025