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18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

Art and urban convenience blend perfectly in this Cologne hotel where guests can immerse themselves in creativity while enjoying modern comforts.

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Travelers find themselves in Cologne's vibrant center at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Art meets urban convenience with an on-site gallery and adjacent shopping mall. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi throughout their stay.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥11,702
￥13,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Water Bed
  • City view

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.6 out of 10
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Room (Popular) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Design Room (Popular)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Innenstadt, a neighborhood in Cologne, 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. National Socialist Documentation Center and Kolumba are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Dufthaus 4711 and Hohe Strasse. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
50670, Cologne, Friesenstrasse 33

What's nearby

  • Standby mode
    Neumarkt
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alter Markt showing outdoor eating and a city as well as a small group of people
    Old Market
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • City-panorama of Cologne at dusk, Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, cathedral, the Musical Dome, Colonius TV tower, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
    Musical Dome
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Friesenplatz
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn
    5 min walk
  • Cologne West Station
    11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Monkey Bar
    4 min walk
  • e.l.f.
    4 min walk
  • Brauhaus Päffgen
    2 min walk
  • LAB12
    2 min walk
  • Babylon Sauna
    3 min walk

About this property

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! provides amenities like an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, free newspapers, and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Tablet computers, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 27 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

18Arts Hotel Cologne
18Arts Cologne
18Arts
18Arts Hotel
18arts Living In A Gallery
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Hotel
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Cologne
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

As of Jan 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! on Feb 18, 2026 start from ￥11,702, 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 time is check-in at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Friesenplatz and Cologne Cathedral. St Gereon's Basilica and National Socialist Documentation Center are also within 10 minutes. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 5-minute walk and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique, delightful hotel. Room was very spacious, clean and well equipped. Loved all the small extras in the room. Didn't have breakfast, but very close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Katerina made us feel very welcome. The little touches in the room were special
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Great hotel Staff very hospitable Will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My friend and I stayed here, separate rooms, and both had a great stay. The staff was all friendly and helpful. I do not speak German but the staff was happy to chat in English and Spanish. The location was great and easy to get around. Plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a fantastic stay! The location was ideal, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly! Wunderbar :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for our one night stay. Good location, room at the back made for a quiet night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Lovely place

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff. Good quality bedding and the shower was powerful. Easy to get to from the Ubahn too. Room was super quiet and some nice little free bits and bobs offered too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

AURELIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really welcoming and kind. Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolynne

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

Arty rooms & great service in the heart of Cologne

Such a beautiful place to stay. The service was excellent and the staff very helpful. The room was spotlessly clean and we loved the individuality of each artist designed room. I'd definitely recommend this hotel, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a cosy place with a lot of restaurants and bars. Metro close by. Cleaning really good and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

Perfect and quirky

Had a wonderful stay at 18Arts this weekend. Fantastic cocept, lovely room and a comfortable bed. Radio playing chilled music on entry to our room. Not an issue for us but there is no step free access at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elif Esra

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

Friendly Stuff and Clean Place

The hotel was so quiet and clean. The stuff is friendly and kind. Everything was amazing.They designed the hotel like an art gallery. I recommended this place to my friends. Thnx for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very pretty room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly. Big plus is the hair-dryer with all the extra parts like a diffuser and a hair-straightener!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service team were super accomodating and great, even after we caused a few issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice small hotel in central Cologne with very individually designed rooms. Very unique. And very friendly staff. Just be aware that the hotel is close to a street with lots of bars and depending on where the room is facing you might hear the noisy crowds in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was really convenient. The check in was smooth and I got all the needed information. The check out process as well, the room perfectly clean, with all cosmetics needed. It is really well connected with the different areas of the city and supermarkets. Special regards to the Polish receptionist :)

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a room with interesting art and got the "crime scene room".l all in white.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

A great hotel with even better staff!

Apart from our room being quite spectacular (we had the Steve McQueen room), all the other themed rooms also looks amazing. The room was well appointed with all amenities (including a hair dryer AND hair straightener) and cozy. There was a bit of noise from the street below but nothing major. It should be noted that the shower has a glass wall to the bedroom which may not be suitable for everyone. The location is perfect and is a quick jaunt to the S-Bahn and also the Cathedral. Finally, what really makes this place standout is the staff - we had the pleasure of meeting 3 of the staff and all were helpful with recommendations and accommodating any requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cool place, good vibes!

It was 32 degrees outside so way too hot, but eventhough no airco was present, the room was provided with a fan. Kettle and mugs free for use, cold water as much as we wanted. Very very kind staff, clean and original room and superb location for a city trip, smack in the middle of The Belgian Quarter so a galore of clubs and restaurants within walking distance, and no noise pollution in the room at night due to well isolated room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nusrat Jahan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staffs are very nice but the hotel room was in poor condition. Very tiny room, uncomfortable bed and loud neighborhood. There is no AC in the rooms and no elevator in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

best kept secret in Cologne!

A Great small boutique hotel in the heart of the city... just far enough away from/to Cologne Cathedral / HBF... Friendliest receptionists of much of my travels... early check in was no issue when room was ready... reception area is relaxed and 'arty' with nice touches like self service coffee, snacks and good magazines.. room was 'fab'.. away from direct sunlight made it cooler by day and night... the waterbed and shell surround is both dramatic but also very practical.. the room had comp water/tea and coffee, a tablet computer plus a tv with every channel any guest could need.. the Glass walled bathroom and shower was fresh, clean and had cool toiletries, towels etc.. design features of this single room include a very strong nautical theme which made it very very relaxing... check out was again smooth and prompt... Im sad i didn't have more time to stay but its location to local amenities (Babylons pool on hot days) and restaurants makes it perfect for a city break. and it really is an Art Hotel... not just in name...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good: The staff were quite friendly and the area around the hotel was walkable, many of the sites were within a 20-30 minute walk. The bad: The room was ok, it was quite dusty, and the layout wasn't the best. The room we had was right by the main stairwell which was ridiculously noisy, the door to get in the hotel has a loud buzzer when someone opens ot which made sleeping impossible. The room was right above a bar, so that extra noise didn't help the cause either. The amenities were ok, but nothing great. Instead of a bottle of sparkling wine, we got to single serve bottles instead. Overall, the price to performance was not up to par. The noise prevented us from sleeping, and the room was quite dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The good things: Beautiful boutique hotel with art themed rooms which feels special & fun Convenient to tourist areas, but off the main busy areas, so it is quieter, & has a more residential feel with local bakeries and shops Convenient new high tech checkin from your phone & it works! Friendly, helpful staff Convenient local transport to gamescom Areas to improve to be excellent: Fridge in rooms, a must Breakfast on site a must Air-conditioning a must Complimentary vip wine unable to leave in room chilled because there is no room fridge. It was left behind reception so we didnt use it and it took the surprise away Overall a good stay, thank you 18arts hotel team
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is very friendly and the rooms are very cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025