Located close to Wallraf-Richartz Museum, NH Köln Altstadt is a tranquil retreat with a sauna and steam room. Savor Mediterranean flavors at the on-site restaurant or unwind on the charming terrace. Guests rave about helpful staff and enjoy amenities like dry cleaning services, bike rentals, and free WiFi in public areas.
Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 19 min walk
Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 21 min walk
Cologne Central Station - 21 min walk
Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
Heumarkt U-Bahn - 10 min walk
Severinsbruecke U-Bahn - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Chocolat Grand Cafe - 4 min walk
Gangnamstyle Korean BBQ * Bulgogi • Bar - 6 min walk
Hafenterrasse - 3 min walk
Hotel Lyskirchen Köln - 4 min walk
Matrosen Grill - 3 min walk
About this property
NH Köln Altstadt
At NH Köln Altstadt, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum. Guests can enjoy the health club, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Other highlights include a fitness centre, a sauna and a steam room. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes and Heumarkt U-Bahn is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
204 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 25 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 26 per day; includes in/out privileges)
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (3208 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Romance packages
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2002
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Health club
Bike parking
Sauna
Steam room
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 to 25 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 49 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 16 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Parking
Covered self-parking costs EUR 26 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.
Also known as
NH Köln City Hotel Cologne
NH Köln City Hotel
NH Köln City Cologne
NH Köln Altstadt Hotel
Nh Koeln City Hotel Cologne
Nh Hotels Cologne
NH Köln Altstadt Cologne
NH Köln Altstadt Hotel Cologne
Frequently asked questions
Does NH Köln Altstadt offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, NH Köln Altstadt does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at NH Köln Altstadt?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 25 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at NH Köln Altstadt?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 26 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at NH Köln Altstadt?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 49 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 16 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at NH Köln Altstadt and nearby?
NH Köln Altstadt has a sauna and a steam room.
What's the area around NH Köln Altstadt like?
NH Köln Altstadt is located by the river in Old Town Cologne, a short 7-minute walk from Severinstrasse U-Bahn and 20 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.
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Reviews
NH Köln Altstadt Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious with many choices and a great selection. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Great location
Carlos
Carlos, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Sehr schönes Hotel in guter Lage, unheimlich freundliches Personal, gutes Frühstück
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
First time in Köln
The hotel was amazing from the start felt so welcome and comfortable when speaking to the staff, the hotel room was beautiful spacious and so clean, the hotel explain if you put on the door you do not want your room clean the hotel give you a coupon for a free drink at the bar which I think is lovely. They have a mini shop in the hotel from chargers to plugs to sweets chocolates and drinks, the have room service and they are very quick & efficient.
Stevie
Stevie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Was a perfect place in a pinch for 2 nights.
Edouard
Edouard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2025
Es war sehr schön
Antje
Antje, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2025
Great property and location! Very friendly and helpful staff !
Nadia
Nadia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Apr 2025
Buon albergo, un km dalla cattedrale
SERGIO
SERGIO, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Perfect family friendly hotel
Ahmad
Ahmad, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Jun 2025
Alles tip top
Brigitte
Brigitte, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2025
Nettes Hotel in zentraler Lage
Schneller Check-In, saubere Zimmer und eine zeitgemäße Ausstattung
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Good location, good value. Clean, functional hotel
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
10/10!
Jättebra hotell!! Skulle absolut komma tillbaka!
Filippa
Filippa, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jan 2025
Sehr schönes Frühstücksbuffet!
Mit Blümchen am Tisch und freundlichem Service!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2024
Hersey mukemmel cok begendik tertemiz bir otel...
Mikail
Mikail, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2024
God placering
Meget god placering i forhold til byen
Charlotte
Charlotte, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Great hotel. Very clean. Nice sized rooms and really helpful staff. Thanks for a great nye
Bradley
Bradley, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Aug 2023
Nice clean hotel
Very nice stay
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2025
Gutes Preis leistungs Verhältnis
Samantha Gonzales
Samantha Gonzales, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Sehr zu empfehlen!
Achim
Achim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Jan 2025
Bit far away from city bar staff friendly most of the check in staff need to practice people skills manners cost nothing
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Apr 2025
Good stay
The Lindt chocolate factory is just in front on the hotel. All is walking distance by the river. The bed is comfortable. Room is clean. If you don’t drink water with gas then try to ask if u could change it, i didn’t have time to do it.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jan 2025
Die Lage ist sehr gut man kann zu Fuß überall hin. Parkmöglichkeit nur mit Aufpreis oder direkt neben dem Hotel auf einem öffentlichen Parkplatz Tagesticket 5€ .
Derya
Derya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2023
The property was in perfect location, the staff and facilities were fantastic