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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 22.00 per person)
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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Friesenstrasse 33, Cologne, 50670
  • Place, Friesenplatz
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Neumarkt
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Water Bed

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  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Located in Innenstadt, 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. This 18-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like tablet computers, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Friesenplatz - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Neumarkt - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Musical Dome - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne West Station - 11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LAB12 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪e.l.f. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Päffgen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babylon Sauna - ‬3 min walk

About this property

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

At 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Tablet computers, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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 doesn't allow pets

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 22.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 27 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

18Arts Hotel Cologne
18Arts Cologne
18Arts
18Arts Hotel
18arts Living In A Gallery
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Hotel
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Cologne
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! on Mar 22, 2026 start from $96, 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 around 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

This hotel is situated in Innenstadt within a short 15-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and also 16 minutes on foot from Musical Dome. You'll also find Friesenplatz and Neumarkt less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! include a casino?

No, 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like a rainfall showerhead, city views in some guestrooms, as well as a shopping mall.

Are there hot tubs at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

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

Does 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!.

Are there connecting rooms at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

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

How close is the airport from 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

The closest major airport to 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 9.8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 24.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!.

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 364 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

KELLY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good. Bed was hard and low to the ground. No closet or dresser. Had clothes everywhere by the end. You must have an iPhone or better to access the main door and your room door. No key cards or keys. No elevator which was ok except carrying luggage up 5 flights of stairs and that long walk up the stairs coming home at night. The staff was friendly and was able to check in 3 hrs early which was a great benefit. Did not receive the bottle of wine or an upgrade for gold level. Judge this as you may but the room and bathroom is separated only by a see thru glass wall. So make sure you and your roommate is comfortable pooping and showering in the open. Window looks out over a courtyard. The entire wall/window was floor to ceiling levered vertical blinds that didn’t work very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I've stayed at the 18Arts before and have always had a good experience. The location is perfect for my purposes in Cologne. This time I traveled with my partner, and the one drawback is the absence of a door on the toilet. It is a little awkward having to use the toilet in full view. There is also no refrigerator in the room, so if you have medicine that needs to be kept cold it's a problem. There is also no coffee machine and it is not great having to use the powdered packets (which always taste awful). There is a machine with coffee pods that is better in the reception, but it isn't always open and you don't always want to rush to shower and get dressed in order to get a coffee when you wake up. I received multiple emails from both the hotel and hotels.com to check in, which was confusing because it seemed like I had accidentally made multiple reservations. I also just prefer checking in at a reception desk. Checking in online ahead of time is a bit annoying when you're busy with other things while traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique, delightful hotel. Room was very spacious, clean and well equipped. Loved all the small extras in the room. Didn't have breakfast, but very close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is very friendly and the rooms are very cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Katerina made us feel very welcome. The little touches in the room were special
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The good things: Beautiful boutique hotel with art themed rooms which feels special & fun Convenient to tourist areas, but off the main busy areas, so it is quieter, & has a more residential feel with local bakeries and shops Convenient new high tech checkin from your phone & it works! Friendly, helpful staff Convenient local transport to gamescom Areas to improve to be excellent: Fridge in rooms, a must Breakfast on site a must Air-conditioning a must Complimentary vip wine unable to leave in room chilled because there is no room fridge. It was left behind reception so we didnt use it and it took the surprise away Overall a good stay, thank you 18arts hotel team
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayte

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My friend and I stayed here, separate rooms, and both had a great stay. The staff was all friendly and helpful. I do not speak German but the staff was happy to chat in English and Spanish. The location was great and easy to get around. Plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

Perfect and quirky

Had a wonderful stay at 18Arts this weekend. Fantastic cocept, lovely room and a comfortable bed. Radio playing chilled music on entry to our room. Not an issue for us but there is no step free access at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AURELIE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really welcoming and kind. Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JUSTIN MARC

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

Good

The location of the 18 Arts Hotel is convenient, but it has some real issues. The biggest one is that this place has no elevator. It is really difficult to bring luggage up the stairs. And there are issues with privacy, as the rooms that I was in each had a bathroom with transparent glass walls. If you're traveling with someone who's not your partner, you may want to stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Lovely place

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff. Good quality bedding and the shower was powerful. Easy to get to from the Ubahn too. Room was super quiet and some nice little free bits and bobs offered too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

A great hotel with even better staff!

Apart from our room being quite spectacular (we had the Steve McQueen room), all the other themed rooms also looks amazing. The room was well appointed with all amenities (including a hair dryer AND hair straightener) and cozy. There was a bit of noise from the street below but nothing major. It should be noted that the shower has a glass wall to the bedroom which may not be suitable for everyone. The location is perfect and is a quick jaunt to the S-Bahn and also the Cathedral. Finally, what really makes this place standout is the staff - we had the pleasure of meeting 3 of the staff and all were helpful with recommendations and accommodating any requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Virgen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was noisy, no hot water, glass bathroom is ridiculous and noone replied to our email inquiry for parking. Noone to speak to afterhours, said it at check out and didn't make a difference
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a room with interesting art and got the "crime scene room".l all in white.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul Rangel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good: The staff were quite friendly and the area around the hotel was walkable, many of the sites were within a 20-30 minute walk. The bad: The room was ok, it was quite dusty, and the layout wasn't the best. The room we had was right by the main stairwell which was ridiculously noisy, the door to get in the hotel has a loud buzzer when someone opens ot which made sleeping impossible. The room was right above a bar, so that extra noise didn't help the cause either. The amenities were ok, but nothing great. Instead of a bottle of sparkling wine, we got to single serve bottles instead. Overall, the price to performance was not up to par. The noise prevented us from sleeping, and the room was quite dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolynne

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

Arty rooms & great service in the heart of Cologne

Such a beautiful place to stay. The service was excellent and the staff very helpful. The room was spotlessly clean and we loved the individuality of each artist designed room. I'd definitely recommend this hotel, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

best kept secret in Cologne!

A Great small boutique hotel in the heart of the city... just far enough away from/to Cologne Cathedral / HBF... Friendliest receptionists of much of my travels... early check in was no issue when room was ready... reception area is relaxed and 'arty' with nice touches like self service coffee, snacks and good magazines.. room was 'fab'.. away from direct sunlight made it cooler by day and night... the waterbed and shell surround is both dramatic but also very practical.. the room had comp water/tea and coffee, a tablet computer plus a tv with every channel any guest could need.. the Glass walled bathroom and shower was fresh, clean and had cool toiletries, towels etc.. design features of this single room include a very strong nautical theme which made it very very relaxing... check out was again smooth and prompt... Im sad i didn't have more time to stay but its location to local amenities (Babylons pool on hot days) and restaurants makes it perfect for a city break. and it really is an Art Hotel... not just in name...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joella

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service team were super accomodating and great, even after we caused a few issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very pretty room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024