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Stern am Rathaus

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

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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
The current price is $219
$246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • 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

  • City Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hay Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Musical Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Café Extrablatt - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Stern am Rathaus

Stern am Rathaus puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
Location
Room
Train station
Restaurant
Elevator
Walking
Food
Cathedrals

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

Fantastic service and nice breakfast! Also, the location is very closed to the sightseeing area and you can find the parking lot with their contact discount.
Tung Chia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, attentive staffs and beautiful quality breakfasts.
Reed, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a lovely stay!

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

Great central location, friendly staff, nice furnishings.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay in cologne
Gobiga, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

A cosy boutique hotel walking distance from the main railway station and cathedral. Very comfortable room, wonderful breakfasts, and exceptional staff.
Katherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay and would happily return!! Great breakfast, wonderful staff.
Erik, 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

8/10 Very good

Very good stay in this hotel, all the staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast is extensive and very well presented. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom facilities were very good. No hesitation in staying here again.
I, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet wine clean and comfortable with excellent friendly staff. Great location for dining and underground or walking.
Toby, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay here was delight from start to finish. All of the members of staff I interacted with we exceptionally friendly and kind, the breakfast in the mornings was varied and excellent all around, the room was well equipped and perfect for one person. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located to the main train station and key sights in the city. Can only highly recommend if you are going to be in Köln!
Maggie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely small hotel in the heart of the old town with fabulously friendly service, clean rooms, a comfortable bed and a really good breakfast. The little cherry pancakes were wonderful.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property !
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

With a last minute booking to Cologne we could not have made a better choice. Excellent location from central station, slept smoothly in the great bed and enjoyed a great breakfast.
Bas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Fantastic hotel in the heart of Cologne. We stayed in the family apartment. It was perfect for our family of four. The staff at the hotel went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed. Also, the breakfast is to die for!
Kirsten, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ingmar was an awesome host. He offered us help, advice and useful tips for visiting the city. Breakfast was delicious and well prepared. We loved our stay!
RAUL, 2-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 hotel was the cherry on top of our trip!

The hotel where everything is 5 star: hospitality, breakfast, room, and location. We really enjoyed our 2 night visit. The hotel is really small and therefore really quiet as well. The hosts really make you feel welcome and are so helpful. Our stay at Stern am Rathaus was the cherry on top of our Cologne visit!
Ella, 2-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

Amazing staff! Attentive and helpful! Breakfast was amazing!!!!
Kristen, 2-night trip