Cologne hotels

The walkable old town and city centre is an ideal base for families – here you have all the sights and attractions on your doorstep, including the Chocolate Museum.

Cologne is a university city with a large student population. There are a number of hostels in the city centre, near the train station, including the Station – Hostel for Backpackers.

If you are searching for a hotel with a view, consider waking up in a hotel in the city centre that overlooks the expanse of the Cologne’s iconic Rhine River, such as the Hyatt Regency Cologne.

Avoid unnecessary fees and moving your vehicle during your stay by booking a hotel in the city centre with parking, such as the Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne, MGallery by Sofitel or CityClass Hotel Europa am Dom.

The Köln Hauptbahnhof (Cologne Central Station) is located in the old town, near the cathedral. Due to its central position and convenience in the city centre, there are numerous hotels close by, including the Courtyard by Marriott Cologne and Centro Hotel Kommerz, which are both within a five-minute walk of the station.

We've recorded a higher demand for hotels in Ehrenfeld, Rodenkirchen, and close to Universität zu Köln.

If you are looking for a hotel close to Universität zu Köln, you should consider staying at A&O Köln Neumarkt, Hotel Leonet and Steigenberger Hotel Köln, as they are the most recommended by KAYAK users.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Cologne districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Cologne city center.

Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

There are many hotels in Cologne that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Hotel Medo Köln, B&b Hotel Köln-porz and Hotel Fortune.