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25hours Hotel The Circle

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Extra Large | Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Middle Eastern cuisine
Cocktail bar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Middle Eastern cuisine
Located in central Cologne, 25hours Hotel The Circle combines art and comfort. Visit the gallery, relax in the sauna, or browse the library. Enjoy Middle Eastern dining at Neni restaurant and free WiFi. Near the Musical Dome, this eco-certified hotel offers it all.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Medium Outer Circle

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Extra Large | Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Extra Large

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Gigantic

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Medium Inner Circle | Courtyard view

Medium Inner Circle

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large | City view

Large

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Innenstadt, a neighborhood in Cologne, 25hours Hotel The Circle is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum are cultural highlights, while Cologne Cathedral is a notable landmark. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing, hiking/biking trails, and ecotours.
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Im Klapperhof 22-24, Cologne, 50670

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Musical Dome - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne West Station - 11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Päffgen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪e.l.f. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪LAB12 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bona‘Me Factory - ‬3 min walk

About this property

25hours Hotel The Circle

Eco-certified hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Near Musical Dome, 25hours Hotel The Circle provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a shopping mall on site. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant, Neni, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers, scooter rentals, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 207 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 23 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Monkey Bar
  • Neni

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
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 29 for adults and EUR 14.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 23 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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
Tax ID - DE304639278
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

25hours Hotel Circle Cologne
25hours Hotel Circle
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25hours Circle
25hours Hotel The Circle Hotel
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25hours Hotel The Circle Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is 25hours Hotel The Circle pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 25hours Hotel The Circle?

Self parking is available for EUR 23 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at 25hours Hotel The Circle?

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

What time is check-out at 25hours Hotel The Circle?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is 25hours Hotel The Circle located?

Located in Innenstadt, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St Gereon's Basilica, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Römerturm and Friesenplatz are also within 5 minutes. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 5-minute walk and Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

25hours Hotel The Circle Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 814 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great interior inside the rooms and the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would very happily come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to most amenities, and transport links. Many shops and cafes within walking distance. Great views from the rooftop bar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kamikazebingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, very comfy and quiet. Close to the main area, plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this hotel. It was quirky, fun and full of amenities that were perfect for a traveller. My room was spacious and had lots of nice little things like a complimentary tote bag, and a free mini bar. I also loved the spa facility which was top!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Cool and funky hotel

Really good hotel in a nice area. Cool vibe and an excellent rooftop bar. Breakfast was good but 29 euro seems a bit steep. Rooms cool and bed very comfortable. Would definitely go back but be warned bar was very busy Friday night and had to queue to get in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, love the kitsch value, friendly staff, convenient location, comfortable bed. What else do you need?!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
GOOD BAR, & BREAKFAST
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, so unique and stylish. Would love to return. Staff were very helpful and kind :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geovany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the unique design and style of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Safwan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel always has an unusual not nice smell in the corridors. The breakfast was underwhelming due to the food selection and the staff attitude
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and bathroom was roomy. Location was excellent and public transportation was very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

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

Amazing

This hotel and service was just perfect for us, the room was big all details taken care of the whole hotel is space theamed which worked great. Staff could not do enough for us. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many little touches (free sauna, complimentary minibar, Midday check-outs, etc) that demonstrate an obvious finesse. Exceptionally well-finished and well-polished establishment. Couldn't recommend more highly! Very stylish without being snooty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great funky hotel fairly close to a lot to see and do in Cologne. The room was spacious, the staff was very friendly, snd the breakfast buffet on the rooftop is not to be missed. I’ll definitely be staying at a 25 hours hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved my stay here and the restaurant on the roof is lovely. There is construction work outside which is annoying but it's not the fault of the hotel. The rooms are great and there are lots of quirky characteristics to the hotel itself. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darcey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would not recommend staying in this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Quirky, Friendly, Perfection

What an incredible hotel. Perfect location. Breakfast was amazing with a wide selection. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Rooms are quirky. The bar with roof terrace is the perfect spot to watch the sun go down on Koln!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with cool retro vibe. Very quirky and relaxed. Hotel team were very helpful and engaging. Room was definitely not clean enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

excellent location

Close to Kolner Dom and city center
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quirky choice for a weekend in Cologne. And although it is a hub for remote working it didn’t feel corporate. The breakfast in the restaurant was great and the monkey bar is better than most hotel bars. Lots of thoughtful touches dotted about. We appreciated the “runners corner” with local maps, fruit, water and complimentary sweatbands. Would definitely stay here again and recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was really nice with great facilities. Unfortunately the service lets it down.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Cute but needs some improvements

Overall it was good. The rooms could use better lighting, specially when you have a room that it’s facing another room on the other side and you have no privacy. You want to close the curtains and have good lighting in case you need to sort out your stuff or whatever when you’re traveling. Also, I found unnecessary things like the tote and the teddy bear for sale and I couldn’t find a kettle or a coffee machine so I had to call to request one which should be a basic thing to have in a hotel room specially when the rates are on the expensive side. I also didn’t love the sink being so close to the bed so if someone splashes water it goes on the bed. I wish they would just use a regular queen size or king size mattress, instead of putting two twin size together, which is uncomfortable especially when it doesn’t have a comfortable topper or anything. The location was great for what I needed it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
After staying at the 25hrs in Copenhagen, we were excited to experience another 25hrs hotel. The ambiance with the spaceship dark walls etc. was not clever nor inviting. We were happy to participate in the eco support of not having room service daily. But when we requested an extra towel or the trash to be emptied, we had to follow up several times before it was completed. There are SEVERAL other hotels that are nicer and a bit less expensive nearby. On the positive side, we will come back to enjoy the restaurant NENI (delicious!) and the top floor bar (the cocktail options were yummy!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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