Novotel Köln City

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
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Relax in our serene spa area, featuring a sauna and lounge chairs with a city view.
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Meetings take place in this spacious conference room with a projector screen and city views.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV, plus a cozy seating area with a comfortable chair.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious reception area with a large monitor display and a clear view of the adjacent dining area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Bayenstr. 51, Cologne, NW, 50678
  • Chocolate Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cologne Cathedral
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • LANXESS Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪14 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
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  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Located in Old Town Cologne within a short walk of Chocolate Museum, Novotel Köln City is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Musical Dome. This 4-star hotel has 222 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Musical Dome - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne Süd Station - 4 min drive
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Löwen Kaffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bürgerhaus Stollwerck - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hayati - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fisch Hembsch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Haus Müller - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
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, luggage storage, and securing valuables. 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Turkish

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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

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

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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 Aug 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Köln City on Aug 17, 2025 start from $111.09, excluding 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 Old Town Cologne, 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.

Will I be able to park at Novotel Köln City?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 21 per day. 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 amenities will couples enjoy at Novotel Köln City?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a minibar as well as a bar and a restaurant.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Novotel Köln City?

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 (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 25.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony 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. 512 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

France

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Björn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and modern hotel. Staff were friendly and welcoming offering a map and suggestions of places to go in the city which i appreciated, all incredibly good value for the money paid. Area around the hotel seems nice and quite upmarket but largely business and office oriented, not much immediately in the vicinity for tourists in terms of a shop or food but all can be found a short walk along the river front where there are lots of very nice bars and restaurants. Also only a very short 15 or so min walk to the centre, cathedral etc. Would recommend and would stay again in future. 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, rooms are excellent and breakfast spectacular. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with two beds. Beds were comfortable but yoo small. Staff very professional and friendly Will come back to Novotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranaj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro Fonseca

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ludovic

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

moorad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuan-Heng

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claes

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

IDS

good stay , great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Björn

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, 10 min walk from Chocolate Museum and square. Room was very clean but way too hot and the air on was really noisy and not very good. Bed lovely and comfy, bathroom spacious with gorgeous Rituals products. Very friendly reception staff. Breakfast looked good with lots on offer but the hot food was cold… (7.30am Sunday morning). If I was to return to Cologne, I’d choose another hotel due to the aircon/heat in room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Klaus-Dieter

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

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

8/10 Good

Heather, Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to downtown, good dining options, clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025