Hotel zur Malzmühle

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and a bar

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Formal dining area with high ceilings and mezzanine level, featuring long tables and comfortable seating for gatherings and presentations.
Conference room with a long table, chairs, projector screen, and whiteboard.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, wooden headboard, and elegant table.
Enjoy a view of the historic cityscape from this room, featuring a window with a view of a cathedral and surrounding buildings.
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Heumarkt 6, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Hay Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Old Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cologne Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room options

Junior Suite (cathedral view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Located in Old Town Cologne, Hotel zur Malzmühle is adjacent to St Maria im Kapitol and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Hay Market. This 37-room, 3.5-star hotel has 2 restaurants and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Hay Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Musical Dome - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 2 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Bar Takezo Köln - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mai-Thai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Latino Loco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Bellevue - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel zur Malzmühle

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and a bar
At Hotel zur Malzmühle, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and express check-out. You'll find limited parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Free newspapers, portable fans, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Brauhaus
  • MühlenBar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 27.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 27.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Key safe next to entrance]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Schlüsseltresor neben Hoteleingang]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The city of Cologne imposes a culture tax (Kulturförderabgabe). The amount is included in the total price displayed. Business travelers may be exempt from this tax and need to contact the hotel for further information or ask the hotel at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 27.0 per day
  • 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 18 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 27.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 27.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 27.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

Hotel zur Malzmühle Cologne
Hotel zur Malzmühle
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Hotel zur Malzmühle Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel zur Malzmühle?

Hotel zur Malzmühle provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Hotel zur Malzmühle?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Cologne within a short 13-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and also 8 minutes on foot from Chocolate Museum. You'll also find Musical Dome and LANXESS Arena within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hotel zur Malzmühle?

Yes, though parking is available on request.

Does Hotel zur Malzmühle feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel zur Malzmühle doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel zur Malzmühle?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel zur Malzmühle?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and 2 restaurants.

Does Hotel zur Malzmühle have a hot tub?

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

Does Hotel zur Malzmühle feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel zur Malzmühle has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Hotel zur Malzmühle allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel zur Malzmühle though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel zur Malzmühle?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel zur Malzmühle?

The closest major airport to Hotel zur Malzmühle is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 8.8 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 25.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel zur Malzmühle?

No, at Hotel zur Malzmühle, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Hotel zur Malzmühle have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Hotel zur Malzmühle.

Hotel zur Malzmühle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 306 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to please, the breakfast could have been a bit more choice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Business traveler
The room was nice, but linens were very sparse and staff wasn’t terribly friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shingo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy transport directly in front and good walkable access to city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean and modern. You may wish to check layout of some rooms beforehand e.g. room I had inclided the shower as part of the main room so person showering fully visible to rest of the room (toilet was in a separate room though). Probably not a problem for couples but just in case you are booking a double room with family or friends etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Terrific hotel

The Hotel was in a fantastic location for seeing all of Cologne’s sights, easy to get to, park the car (safely), and was clean as a whistle, all supported by friendly staff. The only bugbear was that there was no AC in the room - i had to leave the windows open to mitigate the stifling heat, and that led to flying insects eating me alive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

Excellent

Really nice friendly and helpful staff. Great room overlooking square and could see cathedral. Handy location a short walk into centre of Cologne.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

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

Avoid this hotel if you want to sleep

What they don't tell you is that this hotel has its own function venue, taking up much of the ground, 1st and 2nd floors. The two nights we there, they hosted insanely loud parties until 2am - so loud our bed was literally vibrating! It was very challenging to sleep (despite the ear plugs they provide), there was little by way of apology the next morning except that "they have a very busy December". The rooms themselves are okay, and the location is great - but next time we are in Cologne we will try a hotel that we can actually sleep in
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Allen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good room but corrupt staff.

Everything was OK up until it was time to check out. We had to check out very early in the morning -- 4:30 pm and I asked the front desk agent if he could call a taxi for us. That's when everything went bad. A car pulls in that does not have any Taxi markings on it and it was a black Mercedes as opposed to the cream colored ones that drive all over the city. The front desk agent comes outside and, in front of my eyes, the driver hands him 5 EUR. I asked how much the 15 minute trip to the airport would approximately cost and he said $50. Well, without traffic the driver rang up EUR $72. Botom line: the night shift agent is corrupt and took advantage of guests who were time pressed to get to the airport. This was not an arms length transaction but an opportunity for him to take advantage of an opportunity at a referral fee. The hotel itself was OK. The room had its unique quirks such as high vaulted ceilings and windows that opened out. There was no HVAC and the shower lacked any lighting. The "queen bed" is actually two beds pushed together, so they posted misleading information on that. The room itself was clean and adequately maintained. I paid top dollar for a junior suite and I'll make sure to avoid this hotel on my next trip to Cologne all because a night shift employee decided to take advantage of me.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Finley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice room. Lots of wardrobe space for two people. Comfy bed. Great location, walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go and good public transport links. breakfast was okay but a little expensive for the quality compared to other local options. Staff were very nice. Happy with the price of the stay. Only issue was the drain in the sink emitted a bad smell throughout the stay but I’m not sure if that was the hotels specific issue or an issue in the area. Would stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

K

-Hotel with friendly staff -3mins walk from bus station -Due to living crisis, room cleaning service is only available by request But Please don’t stay here during weekends - During our stay, there were party until 4am , we can still hear the noise with ear plugs/ AirPod, which made us couldn’t sleep all night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

akira

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful and the location was perfect. It was a very short Uber ride from the train station (we could've walked it without baggage, but we had a lot of stuff) and easily walkable to many shopping and dining options in the Haymarket and Old City areas as well as Dom Cathedral. We received 2 free beer tokens for the bar and we even discovered that there are some rooms that offer the option (when booked in advance) of a beer tap right in the room. The room was clean and comfortable and the headboard resembled the inside of a beer barrel. It was a unique and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice but it was very loud outside and people smoking outside the restaurant - the smoke drifted up. It was spring so I wanted the window open for air but the noise & smoke made it unpleasant. I was on the 3rd floor so if you stay there ask for the top floor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and close to sites and great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay, friendly staff

Sparkling clean.modern hotel with very friendly. helpful staff. The restaurant and bar were exceptional as well; our waitress in the bar side was one of a kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020