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.
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
XII Apostel - 3 min walk
Peters Brauhaus - 2 min walk
Gabrielle Eiscafe Raffaello Pin - 2 min walk
Brauhaus Sion - 1 min walk
Cafe Extrablatt - 3 min walk
About this property
Stern am Rathaus
When you stay at Stern am Rathaus, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Also, Chocolate Museum and LANXESS Arena are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: Heumarkt U-Bahn is 5 minutes and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 11 minutes.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 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
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
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking within 492 ft (EUR 12.5 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Children stay for 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 duvet
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Deep-soaking bath
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
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 checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person
Children & extra beds
Cots/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 and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Does Stern am Rathaus have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Stern am Rathaus like?
Stern am Rathaus is located by the river in Innenstadt, 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
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Great central location, friendly staff, nice furnishings.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2025
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
Kirsten, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
A cosy boutique hotel walking distance from the main railway station and cathedral. Very comfortable room, wonderful breakfasts, and exceptional staff.
Katherine
Katherine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Excellent place to stay in cologne
Gobiga
Gobiga, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2024
Great location and friendly staff. Very good breakfast as well.
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
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
RAUL, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 September 2024
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
I, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2023
Great staff and a lovely stay!
James
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2024
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
Ella, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2023
Great location, attentive staffs and beautiful quality breakfasts.
Reed
Reed, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2023
I really enjoyed my stay and would happily return!! Great breakfast, wonderful staff.
Erik
Erik, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2024
Very quiet wine clean and comfortable with excellent friendly staff. Great location for dining and underground or walking.
Toby
Toby, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
Excellent stay at the Stern Am Rathaus. Centrally located with close walking proximity to the main train station, cathedral, shops and restaurants. Excellent staff including Ingmar, Francisco, and Clare were all wonderful. Highly recommended, great service!
Bernie
Bernie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
I had a wonderful stay at this small boutique hotel. The staff were all wonderfully friendly and very helpful (even when I was completely clueless haha). This was my first solo international trip and they couldn’t have made me feel more at home in beautiful Köln. I sincerely look forward to my next stay at the Stern am Rathaus.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2024
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
AnnMarie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2022
Great hosts who are extremely helpful as well, breakfast and room...very central but quiet. We would highly recommend staying here
David
David, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2024
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
Bas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2023
Excellent property !
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 June 2024
This was a lovely hotel in a great location. Easily walkable to anything you’d want to see in Cologne. The staff was absolutely amazing. Francisco and Kai were friendly and attentive. My family and I traveled throughout Germany this vacation, visiting 8 cities and my stepson declared Cologne to be his favorite stop - no doubt due to Francisco and Kai. We can’t wait to return!
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2022
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.
Deborah
10/10 Exceptional
20 December 2023
Amazing staff! Attentive and helpful! Breakfast was amazing!!!!
Kristen
Kristen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2022
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.
Linda DIANA
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2023
A rare gem amongst hotels
A wonderfull place where service is very high, comfy place, perfect location and you feel welcome and at home. A rare gem amongst hotels.
Jesper
Jesper, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2022
Wonderful in every way!
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2022
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.