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Insel Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to LANXESS Arena

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Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16 per person)
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Constantinstr. 96, Cologne, NW, 50679
  • Place, LANXESS Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Comfort Single Room, Courtyard Area

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Double Room, Courtyard Area

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Located in Innenstadt, Insel Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as LANXESS Arena and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. This 42-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cologne Triangle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Musical Dome - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn - 1 min walk
  • Cologne Messe-Deutz Station - 5 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backstage Restaurant Lanxess arena - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Deutzer Brauhaus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Henkelmännchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The ASH Köln Messe City - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Insel Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to LANXESS Arena
At Insel Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Transportation is made easy with an area shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (656 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 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 major credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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 major credit cards and cash.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Insel
Insel Cologne
Insel Hotel Cologne
Insel Hotel Hotel
Insel Hotel Cologne
Insel Hotel Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Insel Hotel?

Insel Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Insel Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Innenstadt within a short 20-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and also 5 minutes on foot from LANXESS Arena. You'll also find Tanzbrunnen Köln and Cologne Philharmonic less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Insel Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Insel Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Insel Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Insel Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Insel Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Insel Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Insel Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Insel Hotel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Insel Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Insel Hotel.

Does Insel Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Insel Hotel?

The closest major airport to Insel Hotel is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 7.9 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 25.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Insel Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Insel Hotel.

Insel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the rec option desk was very welcoming and friendly. The room was an ok size for a single occupancy. Typical twinbed style as it is common in Europe. Clean room. Comfortable mattress (I prefer the harder mattresses), and shower and sink water pressure were perfect. It is also only a 10-minute walk to Koelnmesse or one subway stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Excellent hotel w/ don‘t miss breakfast

Perfect location to Exhibiton and station. Restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the train station and arena. Nice walkable area with a few dining options. Only 20 min walk to the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, special shout out to the night porter who was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here for two nights. The staff was freindly and helpful. The location was good, walkbale distance to the center. In a quiet neighborhood. Sound proofing not the best as we could here other guests i nthe hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans Dieter

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

Alles ok

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral an der Lanxess Arena, super. Das Parkhaus P2 liegt direkt gegen über dem Hotel, kostet für 24h 20€, das ist ok. Alles war gut, Frühstück war extra 13,50€/Person. War reichhaltig und gut
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice, property was very clean. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby

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

Best choice for Lanxess!

We highly recommend this hotel for any stay in Cologne, but especially for events at Lanxess Arena. It is just across the street, walking distance to main train station m, and many places to eat/drink within 1-2 blocks. Staff were efficient and super friendly. Rooms were very clean with enough room to move around and store our luggage. We look forward to staying here again!
View of Lanxess from our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

Pleasant Hotel Stay

Pleasant hotel. The room was on the small side--so good for only 1 person. If you are seeing any event at Laxness Arena, this is a good option.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

john

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely stay. Quiet and central to train station!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Recommended for short stays

Incredibly friendly and helpful, very good public transport connection, furnishing is basic but clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

sando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel for a central location in Cologne. Very walkable to the city center; the rooms are small and functional but very clean and tidy. Parking is a bit challenging but can be worked out by using a public lot about .25km from the hotel itself. It is a good option at a reasonable price point for Cologne.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abhijeet Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, with very clean rooms, excellent services, friendly staff and good location for the connectivity within and outside Cologne. My only (small) quibble is that it is a bit pricey for the room size & the breakfast is a bit monotonous. I would have preferred a bit of variety in the everyday breakfast.

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