Novotel Köln City

Property class: 4

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At Novotel Köln City, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Novo2, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ¥13,531
¥15,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Cologne, a neighborhood in Cologne, Novotel Köln City is near a metro station and on a river. German Sport and Olympics Museum and Chocolate Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rheinau Harbour and Old Market. Traveling with kids? Make time for Phantasialand, or check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
50678, NW, Cologne, Bayenstr. 51

What's nearby

  • A waterfront cityscape with modern architecture during sunset.
    Rheinau Harbour
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A glass sculpture display in a shopping mall.
    Chocolate Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A historic church with a tall spire and a modern building with balconies.
    Hay Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
    Old Market
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
    Cologne Cathedral
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Cologne Süd Station
    4 min drive
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn
    8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chocolat Grand Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Südgold
    10 min walk
  • Café Einspänner
    12 min walk
  • Ramen Kagetsu
    7 min walk
  • Takezo Ramen Bar
    11 min walk

About this property

Novotel Köln City

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
  • Consider a stay at Novotel Köln City and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Novo2, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • An elevator, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a vegetable garden
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 222 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 21 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Novo2

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,745 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 24 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 21 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Köln City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Köln City?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Köln City on Sep 20, 2026 start from ¥13,531, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 21 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Köln City?

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

What time is check-out at Novotel Köln City?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel Köln City located?

This family-friendly Cologne hotel is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rheinau Harbour and Cologne Cathedral. Rhine and Chocolate Museum are also within 10 minutes. Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 8 minutes by foot and Ubierring U-Bahn is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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