We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Cologne, Germany. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Opened in 2017, the Midtown is the brand new boutique hotel in the heart of Cologne city centre. It is 300 metres from the MediaPark Köln and 100 metres from the Christophstraße/Mediapark Underground Station. Rooms combine modern design elements with homemade furniture. All rooms also have a desk, large flat-screen TV, room safe and high-speed WiFi. A large breakfast buffet is served in the Midtown's breakfast room every morning. There are many bars and restaurants in the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring shopping area. From the Christophstraße/Mediapark Underground Station, Cologne's city centre can be reached in 7 minutes.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Unique. This luxury 5-star hotel is located directly opposite Cologne Cathedral and a 2-minute walk from Cologne Main Station. It offers award-winning cuisine and elegant rooms with a free minibar. The Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom has been family-run since 1863. The spacious rooms and suites all feature air conditioning, international satellite TV and a marble-style bathroom. Free WiFi is available for all mobile devices. Exotic Asian dishes are available in the stylish taku restaurant, which has a Michelin star, and innovative French cuisine is served in the Hanse Stube restaurant. The Piano Bar features tea/coffee specialities, homemade pastries, cocktails, a cigar lounge and live piano music. The Excelsior Cologne offers free use of the gym and 2 saunas from 07:00 until 22:00 daily. Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Cologne.
Stylish. Rooftop bar. Nice interior design. Offering a spa and wellness centre, the Savoy Hotel is centrally located in Cologne. Free WiFi access is available at the property. Cologne’s famous Dom (cathedral) is just a 5-minute walk away. Each room here will provide you with a satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include an iPod dock and a DVD player. Modern German cuisine can be enjoyed in the hotel’s elegantly decorated restaurant. A panoramic view of the city is offered on the roof terrace and sun lounge, where BBQ dishes can be ordered. Facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. The hotel is 400 metres from Cologne Central Station. Dusseldorf International Airport is 39 km away.Show full description
Delightful property. Historic property. Great interior design. Situated in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town, this designer hotel is set in a historic building built in 1897. It offers luxury accommodation, a private art gallery and free WiFi access. THE QVEST hideaway cologne provides spacious rooms decorated with decorated with design classics from the fifties and sixties. Each is complete with a minibar and a modern bathroom. Guests will find numerous cafés, bars and restaurants within a 2-minute walk of the hotel. Breakfast is served daily in the stylish restaurant, which also offers drinks in the evening. Nearby attractions include Cologne Cathedral and Museum of Applied Art, which are both 1 km away. THE QVEST hideaway cologne is beside the Kaune Contemporary, Gallery for Contemporary Photography.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Cologne.
Historic. Beautiful. Good breakfast. This unique hotel is set within a former chapel in southern Cologne, just a 2-minute walk from the Rhine, the Old Town and the lively Severinstrasse shopping street. The stylish rooms of the Hopper Hotel St. Josef feature solid oak flooring, walnut furniture and bathrooms of natural stone. Facilities include flat-screen TV and safe. Various underground stations can be reached on foot from the hotel, as can the city’s famous chocolate museum and the Rheinauhafen harbour. The main station and the magnificent cathedral can be reached on foot in 15-20 minutes, while the exhibition grounds and the airport are 10-20 minutes away by car. The Hopper Hotel’s art and sculpture displays are a special highlight.Show full description
Trendy. Stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples.Opened April 2022. Featuring a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Legend Hotel is located in the centre of Cologne, 400 metres from Museum Ludwig. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is set 300 metres from Romano-Germanic Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe. Legend Hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cologne Philharmony, Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 15 km from Legend Hotel.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Just a 7-minute tram ride from Cologne Cathedral, this hotel offers large rooms with free WiFi and hot drinks facilities. Guests enjoy free use of a fitness area with sauna. Ameron Köln Hotel Regent provides air-conditioned rooms combining classic design with contemporary elements. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone, safe, a choice of pillows and a complimentary bottle of water. Breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests can also dine in the in-house restaurant, the Cantinetta Trattoria & Bar, which offers Italian specialities, local Kölsch beer as well as wine and cocktails. Several tram lines stop just 50 metres from the Ameron Regent and Aachener Straße/Gürtel Underground Station is 150 metres away. From here, the Neumarkt pedestrian area is just 4 stops away.Show full description
Charming. Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Conveniently set in the centre of Cologne, 25hours Hotel The Circle provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel features a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room has a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at 25hours Hotel The Circle also offer a city view. Guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Guests at 25hours Hotel The Circle can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include National Socialism Documentation Centre, Saint Gereon's Basilica and Cologne Cathedral. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 16 km from 25hours Hotel The Circle.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest and most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in Cologne. It also has a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Historic. Superb breakfast. This hotel opposite Cologne's Lanxess Arena offers a unique mix of historic and modern architecture and good transport links. The Hotel Stadtpalais is set in a protected historic building. It provides spacious, elegantly furnished rooms. Free satellite sports channels are provided in the lounge area and in all rooms. Free WiFi access is available in all areas of the hotel. Guests are also welcome to relax in the Finnish sauna. The Hotel Stadtpalais serves a rich breakfast buffet each morning, and the lounge and bar area are ideal for relaxing in the evenings. The Deutz Technische Fachhochschule Underground Station is a 2-minute walk away.Show full description
Cool. Great value.Opened July 2020. Conveniently set in Cologne, URBAN LOFT Cologne provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. 600 metres from Musical Dome Cologne and less than 1 km from Museum Ludwig, the property offers a terrace and a bar. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room has a safety deposit box and selected rooms have city views. All units include a wardrobe. Guests at URBAN LOFT Cologne can enjoy a buffet breakfast. There is an on-site snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Speaking both German and English, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cologne Central Station, Cologne Cathedral and Romano-Germanic Museum. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 17 km from URBAN LOFT Cologne.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Good breakfast. This stylish villa is located on the River Rhine, 6 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Kölnmesse Exhibition Grounds. Villahotel Rheinblick offers free WiFi. Rooms at Villahotel Rheinblick are air-conditioned and elegantly furnished. All rooms come with a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk and a private bathroom. At Villahotel Rheinblick you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a bar. It also offers a shared lounge and luggage storage. Rodenkirchen Underground Station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The M4 motorway is only 2 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most relaxing and romantic luxury hotel in Cologne.
Great location. Great value.Opened November 2020. Located in Cologne and with Köln Messe/Deutz Station reachable within 400 metres, Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a sauna and luggage storage space. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Adina Apartment Hotel Cologne include KölnTriangle, Lanxess Arena and Cologne Fairgrounds. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 13 km from the hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Great views. Featuring a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Prevôt Restaurant & Hotel is located in the centre of Cologne, 200 metres from Cologne Philharmony. Located around 200 metres from Romano-Germanic Museum, the hotel with free WiFi is also 500 metres away from Cologne Cathedral. The property is allergy-free and is situated 300 metres from Museum Ludwig. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms have a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer city views. At Prevôt Restaurant & Hotel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Hohenzollern Bridge, Musical Dome Cologne and Wallraf-Richartz Museum. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 15 km from Prevôt Restaurant & Hotel.Show full description
Historic. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. This is a converted historic water tower in the centre of Cologne's Old Town. Completely renovated ,the elegant rooms decorated in a modern-style at the Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton feature satellite TV, handheld room control devices and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The hotel interior offers a unique glass, wood and brick design. The Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge , Bar Botanik is located on the 11th floor, at a height of 35 metres. It offers 360-degree panoramic views of Cologne. The Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton is located less than 2 km from Cologne Main Train Station and a 10-minute walk from the banks of the River Rhine. On-site parking is available.Show full description
Elegant. Great breakfast. This historic 4-star hotel in Cologne is set in a former music museum. It offers quiet rooms, classical ceilings and wall paintings, and good transport links. The Hotel Viktoria's design is devoted to the world of music. Most rooms include air conditioning and all rooms have free Wi-Fi. Every day, the Viktoria serves a rich breakfast buffet. This is included in your rate. The Reichenspergerplatz underground station is a 5-minute walk away. It connects you to the railway station and cathedral in 5 minutes.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great value. Popular among couples. Conveniently located for accessing Cologne-Bonn Airport and the exhibition grounds, this hotel offers inviting, modern guest rooms beside the beautiful Porzer Stadtwald conservation area. Whatever the nature of your activities in the city, you are sure to appreciate this hotel’s elegant interiors and fine cuisine. A particularly attractive feature of the building is its bright conservatory, where you can relax beside an open fireplace. You also find a welcoming lounge which offers space for 60 guests, and during good weather you can unwind outdoors in the Japanese garden with terrace.Show full description
Great location. The 4-star superior Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne MGallery offers stylish rooms with on-site parking and spa facilities in the heart of Cologne. It is situated just steps from the Kölner Dom Cathedral and the Museum Ludwig. All of the modern rooms at the Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne MGallery have air conditioning and satellite TV. Free WiFi is available throughout. The Mondial 1516 serves traditional and regional dishes providing an expedition through German cuisine. The restaurant offers a view of Cologne Cathedral. Snacks and exclusive coffee specialities are served in the LEGS11 cafe/deli. Cologne's main railway station is just 300 metres away.Show full description
Opened February 2023. Leonardo Royal Hotel Cologne Bonn Airport has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Cologne. The property is set 12 km from Lanxess Arena, 13 km from Köln Messe/Deutz Station and 13 km from KölnTriangle. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Leonardo Royal Hotel Cologne Bonn Airport provides some units that feature a patio, and the rooms have a coffee machine. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at Leonardo Royal Hotel Cologne Bonn Airport can enjoy a buffet breakfast. A business centre is at guests' disposal at the hotel. Cologne Chocolate Museum is 14 km from Leonardo Royal Hotel Cologne Bonn Airport, while Wallraf-Richartz Museum is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Unique. Cosy rooms. Situated in Cologne, 5.5 km from Musical Dome Cologne, Köln 2020 features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. Guests can make use of a bar. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. At Köln 2020 rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Cologne Central Station is 5.7 km from Köln 2020, while Museum Ludwig is 5.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 19 km from the hotel.Show full description
This hotel in Cologne’s Deutz district is a 5-minute walk from the Lanxess Arena and KölnMesse Exhibition Centre. It offers free Wi-Fi and free use of the sauna and gym. The Radisson BLU Hotel Köln features spacious and modern rooms with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and chic design. All bathrooms include a shower, while some additionally come with a bathtub. Guests can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast in the Pronto bistro or Mediterranean specialities in the Ellipse restaurant. Coffees, cocktails and Kölsch beer are also served on the terrace or the lounge bar with a 15-metre-high glass ceiling. Kölnmesse tram stop is 100 metres from the Radisson Köln. Cologne city centre and Cologne Cathedral are 3 tram stops away or a 20-minute walk over the River Rhine.Show full description
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