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Hotel Domstern

Hotel connected to a shopping center in Cologne

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Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Sundeck
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Hotel Domstern, steps from Cologne Cathedral, offers a welcoming setting. Enjoy the rooftop terrace after sightseeing. Amenities include WiFi, free newspapers, and luggage storage. Guests consistently praise the staff's attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Studio | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Studio

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Domstraße 26, Cologne, NW, 50668

What's nearby

  • Musical Dome - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Ebertplatz U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PLÜSCH - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tang Wang - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jaipur - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Domstern

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds, Hotel Domstern provides amenities like a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Domstern have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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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 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 15 per person

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Domspitzen, Domstraße 23-25]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15.00 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Domstern
Domstern Cologne
Domstern Hotel
Hotel Domstern
Hotel Domstern Cologne
Domstern Hotel Cologne
Hotel Domstern Hotel
Hotel Domstern Cologne
Hotel Domstern Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Domstern pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Domstern?

Self parking is available for EUR 15.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Domstern?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Domstern?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Domstern located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Goldene Kammer, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Rhine and Eigelstein Torburg are also within 10 minutes. Cologne Central Station is only a 5-minute walk and Ebertplatz U-Bahn is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Domstern Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 373 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
Location is excellent. Within a very short walk to the station and all the sights. Spacious room with private bathroom and kitchenette. Downside is there is no lift in the building. We would however stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hot night in Koln

It was very hot during our stay in Koln - over 38C. There was no air-conditioning and no lift. so getting up the stairs to the unit was a challenge. There was a fan which operated all night and the window was wide open - noise was less of a problem than heat. The hotel was well located near the Central Station, which was important as we were travelling by train. The station also provided access to some shopping for drinks etc. The main shopping centre was within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated room in a practical location. Beware, some rooms are in a wing without lift!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ailis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nicely presented accommodation. Good breakfast and effificent and friendly staff. Good location. 5 mins by foot from main station. Quiet street. Old property and not sound proof inside so there is noise coming from floorboards etc. I wasn't aware I needed to check in at a different property. It may have been in an email from the accommodation but any correspondance I received was in German which I don't understand. Checking in meant keying in a 10 digit code to a door pad which is fine but there was no light in the hall and I couldn't see the door key pad. The number was too long for me to remember and light with my phone's torch. This was very frustrating as the check in process became very drawn out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauberes Zimmer, klein aber fein, Frühstück war super, nicht groß aber ein vielfältiges Angebot und aufmerksames Personal Super ist die Nähe zum Hbf und zur Stadt und trotzdem ist es ruhig, Preis-Leistung stimmt auf alle Fälle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Das Frühstücksbüffet war sehr gut. Weniger gut war, dass es keine Klimaanlage oder zumindest einen Ventilator gab. Die Luft im Zimmer stand und es hat auch nichts geholfen, das Fenster aufzumachen, da es draußen viel zu heiß war. Es gibt keinen Kühlschrank auf dem Zimmer und das Bad ist sehr klein, die Toilette befindet sich direkt neben der Duschkabine und wenn man die Toilette benutzt muss man aufpassen, dass man sich nicht den Kopf stößt, weil der Abstand zur Wand davor so gering ist. Der Abzug im Bad war auch sehr verstaubt und der Wasserhahn am Waschbecken war schwer zu bedienen. Das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis war nicht angemessen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Liwah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s just 250m from the main station, meaning you hear trains all night long. If you are a light sleeper, don’t book this one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only got myself a small room, but it was very well situated near the main train station. There are some great restaurants nearby and it's a brief stroll to the cathedral. Breakfast was a treat, classic german-style buffet with eggs cooked to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr zentral gelegen. Gutes Frühstück und freundliches Personal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but very nice and extremely helpful and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mein Einzelzimmer war sehr ruhig. Kein Strassenlärm oder Lärm im Haus. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig und liebevoll zubereitet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Liebevoll eingerichtet mit freundlichen Personal

Das Hotel hat eine gute Lage. Innenstadt/Altstadt, LANXESS-Arena uvm sind fussläufig zu erreichen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Die Zimmer so wie das ganze Hotel sind super schön und sehr liebevoll gestaltet. Die Badezimmer könnten evtl modernisiert werden. Sie waren aber zweckmäßig und vor allem sauber. Das Frühstück ist eine 10/10. es empfiehlt sich auf jeden Fall einen Parkplatz zu buchen, wenn man mit PKW anreist.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philpp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war zweckmäßig, das Bad bereits etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Aufgrund der Lage, des freundliche Personals und des sehr guten Frühstücks aber dennoch sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the convenience to the Cathedral and the train station! Everyone was very friendly and helpful! The breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ebbe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Everything OK

close to train station and fairground. Noisy / thin walls. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schönes kleines Hotel in der Nähe vom Hauptbahnhof. Tolles Frühstück. Sehr freundliches Personal. Komme gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gutes Hotel, sauber und praktisch gelegen. Schönes Frühstück, sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war sehr klein, aber sauber. Mit sehr kleinem Fernseher und kleinem Bad. Aber insgesamt ok, da dies vorher bekannt war. Das Frühstück gab es ca. 100m weiter. Vielfältig und gut. Die Lage, trotz der Nähe zum HBF, nicht unsauber oder unsicher. Für eine recht günstige und zentrumsnahe Übernachtung empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Kiva pieni hotelli kävelymatkan päässä tärkeimmistä nähtävyyksistä. Hyvät kulkuyhteydet lähellä. Aamupala todella hyvä, sopivasti eri vaihtoehtoja. Huone oli pieni, mutta siisti. Joitain pieniä asioita oli vähän rempallaan (pistorasia irti seinästä, vessan lavuaari veti huonosti) mutta ei haitannut olemista.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

R C

Little take away breakfast was very much appreciated. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this location! The staff was fantastic and the breakfasts were wonderful! The room was cosine clean and the bathroom was great although I wish the showerhead was a little higher quality. Overall, I thought it was a great experience and I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sara Giese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service and breakfast

Fantastic service and kind staff! Good and varied breakfast. Central location by the main station, but a bit dodgy area at night. Funky coloured room - mine was all red and black - which was not my taste.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was the best I have had at a hotel, and good location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Frühstück
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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