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Stern am Rathaus

3.5 star property
City-center hotel within walking distance of Cologne Cathedral

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Dining
Front of property
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Hallway
Located near Cologne Cathedral, Stern am Rathaus offers a warm welcome with breakfast and multilingual staff. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, indulge in local cuisine, and enjoy concierge services. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$151 nightly
The total price is $170
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2016
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Buergerstrasse 6, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • Old Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Musical Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 59 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 7 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 11 min walk
  • Neumarkt U-Bahn - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Eiscafé Raffaello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peters Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Papa Joe's Biersalon Klimperkasten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Zum Prinzen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Class Residence Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Stern am Rathaus

When you stay at Stern am Rathaus, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Also, Chocolate Museum and LANXESS Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is just a short walk: Heumarkt U-Bahn is 5 minutes and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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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 16
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 492 ft (EUR 12.5 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1950
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-cm flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 12.5 per night (492 ft away)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Also known as

Stern am Rathaus
Stern am Rathaus Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel
Stern am Rathaus Hotel Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel
Stern am Rathaus Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Does Stern am Rathaus offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Stern am Rathaus 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Stern am Rathaus?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Stern am Rathaus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Does Stern am Rathaus have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Stern am Rathaus like?

Stern am Rathaus is located by the river in Old Town Cologne, a short 5-minute walk from Heumarkt U-Bahn and 6 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Stern am Rathaus Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Service staff
Room
Location
Train station
Restaurant
Elevator
Food
Cathedrals
Walking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide variety of options, including fresh and hot choices. (28 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff. Very good breakfast as well.
Gregory, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts who are extremely helpful as well, breakfast and room...very central but quiet. We would highly recommend staying here
David, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has the best location, it’s quiet, clean, comfortable, safe, and the breakfast was so delicious, beautiful, and had a wide variety of foods. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!!
AnnMarie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely place to stay because of the friendly staff. The customer service is one of many reasons i want to go back.

10/10 Exceptional

Phenomenal hotel

What a truly exceptional hotel! You can tell what pride the staff take in making their guests feel welcomed and comfortable. Francisco especially went out of his way to give recommendations and help with all aspects of my stay. Great location, an easy 5-minute walk to the main train station and cathedral (thanks to clear instructions provided by the hotel in advance). The rooms are cozy, very clean, and very comfortable. And the breakfast buffet is the best I had on my multi-city trip! I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
View from my room
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful in every way!
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb Little Hotel

Superb little hotel with fantastic hospitality and within easy walking distance of the Central Station, Old Town and River Rhine. Excellent relaxed breakfast, good selection of food and drink. What makes this hotel special is the enthusiasm and attentiveness of the staff. We would certainly stay here again and recommend this hotel to friends and family.
Geoff, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay in Cologne

Fabulous boutique hotel situated near thevCologne Cahedral and very close to the Rhine River. Their breakfast is very varied and delicious! They cater to all types of travelers with different dietary needs. Any time they help tourists with directions and suggestions that are unique and great!
Indrani, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fabulous service.
Alexander, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful and professional!

We travelled to Cologne for New Year and were greeted at the hotel with a friendly welcome and coffee. The hotel is small but very close to the cathedral and the Rhine waterfront. The staff were brilliant and the breakfasts first class. Far better than the soulless corporate hotels.
Nicholas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a lovely time staying here, very close to the Central station and the Cathedral, lots of shopping, restaurants and other amenities. The breakfast was amazing, the staff are very friendly. My room was bright, spacious and cheerful, I could see the Cathedral from the window. The church bells chiming in the night was very calming and peaceful. I would love to stay here again.
Debjani, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stern am Rathaus offers a quiet and tranquil space in the heart of Cologne--steps from the old City Hall and easy walking distance to museums and major sites. The staff is friendly and helpful. Even though I arrived after hours owing to a delayed flight, the instructions for accessing my room were easy to follow. The breakfast buffet is delicious and filled with homemade treats. Highly recommend.
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful little boutique hotel. Both Francisco and Carla (spelling?) went over and above to answer our questions about the history of the area and the hotel. Very comfortable, Very quiet. Superb breakfast !!! The only negative is that there is no elevator. They will help with the luggage but it will be difficult with someone with mobility issues. Thank you again for a great stay!
Milton, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very welcoming from the moment we arrived. We were invited to their social hour which included free drinks and Christmas biscuits. The room was excellent and had a kettle, which is unusual in Europe. We also had a fridge. Just around the corner from the nearest Christmas market, and just a 10 minute walk from the train station. Breakfast was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff in this small city hotel.
Wendy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay in Cologne, thanks Clara & Kai

Comfortable, modern, and spacious room with modern amenities right in the heart of Cologne. The breakfast was great and thanks. We were well taken care of by Clara and Kai. They were both so friendly and helpful. The only negatives was we were on the top floor with no elevator. Also we had a loft suite and were comfortable on the main floor with great AC but it did not reach the loft suite upstairs.
CARLOS, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem

Wow, I haven't stayed in a hotel with this level of convivial service and welcoming atmosphere since "the before times." Andy, the proprietor, is truly a gem, someone who clearly loves their job and does it with kindness and care. The rooms are spacious for a standard size, and everything is thoughtfully designed, even if the aesthetics are a bit utilitarian (though this is Cologne, there aint much of the pre-war grandeur left). The breakfast is bountiful and cookies are on offer all hours of the day. I didn't know what to expect from our Cologne weekend adventure, but I can tell you it was delightfully influenced by the loveliness of the folks at Stern am Rathaus.
Julia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

En liten perle i Køln.

Fantastisk hyggelig mini-hotell, med en sentral beliggenhet. Nydelig frokost.
John Arne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liebevolles Hotel mit großartigem Frühstück

Klein, aber fein. Super sympathische Menschen und ein liebevolles Frühstück, das jedes 5*-Hotel in den Schatten stellt. Mein Zimmer zum Innenhof war herrlich ruhig und die Klimaanlage hat super funktioniert.
Helge, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tolles kleines schickes modernes Hotel, mit einem kleinen leckeren Frühstück mit riesiger Auswahl. Immer wieder gern, wenn wir Köln besuchen.
Mike, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Das Zimmer verdient keinen Preis, ist eher Durchschnitt, aber das Frühstück war der absolute Hammer! Personal auch super nett.
Christian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great central hotel with really helpful staff, would highly recommend
samantha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Stern am Rathaus. Andy, Francisco, and Kai were very nice and helpful throughout our entire stay. On our first day, Andy went above and beyond to give us some great recommendations on things to do around Köln. The entire staff was friendly. Hotel was very clean, breakfast was great, location was GREAT! Will be staying here again on our next stay.
Ervin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely room, wonderful breakfast, and a fantastic staff that went above and beyond to be sure we enjoyed our stay. We'll definitely be back.
Ross, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ein sehr schönes kleines Hotel und ein tolles Zimmer. Andy ist ein hervorragender Gastgeber und auch die anderen Mitarbeiter sind super. Wir kommen gerne wieder! Danke für alles 😁
Volker, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great building and location. Service is impressive. Delicious brake fast, clean and modern rooms. A must stay hotel.
Diego Armando, 1-night trip