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a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Cologne Cathedral

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 11.90 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ursulaplatz 10, Cologne, 50668

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Musical Dome - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hussel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DB Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yormas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Crobag - ‬6 min walk

About this property

a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof provides amenities like a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and secured bicycle storage
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German

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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 17 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 14
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 14
Express 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 14 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 17 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 14 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Madison am
Madison am Dom
Madison am Dom Cologne
Madison am Dom Hotel
Madison am Dom Hotel Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof pet-friendly?

Yes, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 14 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

Self parking is available for EUR 17 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 14 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 14 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hohe Strasse, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Eigelstein Torburg and MediaPark are also within 10 minutes. Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 9 minutes by foot and Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 437 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything we wanted to do and a8 minute walk to the train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and helpful the area was nice and the train station was so close
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s not bad for a 1-night stay. Especially if you are in transit. But the reception area is very unwelcoming, cold, with vending machines lining one wall. The room itself was simply ‘okay’. Clean enough. Bed was comfortable. The shower was deadly slippery — so if you issues with mobility I would not recommend using the shower. Overall, for the price, I would have expected a more comfortable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

gisselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a short stay. The area is walkable and the staff kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kashyap

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the price they charge. Also, the popcorn machine is a scam for the amount they charge. Avoid it.

10/10 Excellent

Manoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Property was in a walkable distance for all local attractions and transport. The property was clean and tidy and perfect for the price paid
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Just what was needed and a great location.

Didn’t realise I had booked a hostel but the private room was very good for the time I was staying in the Cologne. The staff were excellent and kind and extremely helpful especially with sorting a fan out in the middle of the night due to the heat. Location just a 5 minute walk from Central Station is also a positive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and comfortable, Location was great. You do hear the trains though, so if you are a light sleeper it could be an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Celestina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

INMACULADA VILLAMARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent ubication and start. Good value for money!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to trains but very noisy. Lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy

10/10 Excellent

Gary S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ten-minute walk to train station. Helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Great Stopover

We visited as a quick stopover enroute by train from Sweden to the UK. The hotel was easy to find and a short walk from Cologne station. We arrived just after 11.30pm and were greeted and provided our room. The room was basic, but clean, warm and functional. Only downside was no lift as we had some heavy bags, but on balance a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great for Price

Good location Great price if you are just looking for a no frills place to sleep. Our room was clean it had cheap furniture as expected. It was safe and staff was friendly. I would probably opt out of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

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

A&O galluswerte would go to this place and study.

If A&o galluswerte was hell i would say that this was supergood. If the receptionist at galluswerte was the worst , this receptionist was the best. Thank you for your professionalism
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious but extremly warm

The hotel had wonder ful staff and spacious rooms, but it was very noisy from the street and horribly warm with no ac on the room. We had to dampen our towels with ice cold water and cover ourselves just to get the body temperature down. Impossible to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

Good, but woud be better in cooler weather

Nice receptio, friendly staff. The weather was very hot, no air conditioning so I had to have the windows open. This let in a lot of noise from the small park and playground opposite and the boy racers squealing their tires and revving their engines until the early hours. Hardly the hotel's fault though. Breakfast was very good, self service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property, although it calls itself a hotel, it's more like a hostle. It's more of what it doesn't have then what it does have. There is no AC, no phone, no washcloths, no hand towels, no fan, no elevator, one hanger. It felt way too minimalistic and definitely not worth the $200 a night that we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My 2 kids and I arrived and both the receptionists were very helpfull and provided information and tips. The underground parking option for €17 is cheap and was a life saver. The entrance door is very very narrow and the car just fit in so a large vehicle would be a problem. The hotel is situated next to the train station and you can sadly hear the trains clearly but it is to be expected and honestly for the price of the room it is a sacrifice to be made. The room was nice but cleanliness of bathroom and bed linnen let it down. But yet overall it was a nice stay compared to the price and I would go again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
First off the location, it's a short 7 minute walk from Köln Hauptbahnhof, there are supermarkets, bars, restaurants within a 10 minute walk north, you're very close to the dom and therefore the centre. Keep in mind that if you have your windows open it can be quite noisy because of trains but personally i actually like that. Checking in was easy and quick, only had to fill out a little form. The room itself was clean as was the bed, another great part are the typical German windows you can open completely giving it a nice open feel. The only thing about the room (which for me wasn't a huge deal) were that in the bathroom ome light was broken and the small towel had a small yellow stain. The breakfast is nothing special, you can choose between a couple of brötchen and slices of toast, a tiny salad bar, butter, cereal, hardboiled eggs, 4 kinds of juice and some hot drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heiko

Liked: Staff & service
Temperatur der Dusche konnte schlecht reguliert werden. Ständiger Wechsel von heiß und kalt. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Winfried

Stayed 1 night in May 2025