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Motel One Köln-Altstadt

Travelers find themselves in Cologne's vibrant heart near the Chocolate Museum, with convenient on-site shopping and a welcoming hotel bar for evening relaxation.

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Motel One Köln - Waidmarkt sits in central Cologne, offering guests a comfortable bar and shopping without leaving the property. Rooms come equipped with WiFi, while the multilingual staff helps arrange tours. Luggage storage makes exploring the city hassle-free.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (The One) | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (The One)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Innenstadt, a neighborhood in Cologne, Motel One Köln-Altstadt is near a metro station. Musical Dome and Schnuetgen Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phantasialand and Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at LANXESS Arena or RheinEnergieStadion. Visit our Cologne travel guide
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Tel-Aviv-Straße 6, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • Hay Market
    Hay Market
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Neumarkt
    Neumarkt
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chocolate Museum
    Chocolate Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Market
    Old Market
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne Süd Station
    2 min drive
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn
    4 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaffeeprinzen Rösterei
    11 min walk
  • 11 Burgers
    7 min walk
  • Il Tartufo
    8 min walk
  • Lai Thai 2
    8 min walk
  • Downtowner
    5 min walk

About this property

Motel One Köln-Altstadt

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome, Motel One Köln-Altstadt provides amenities like shopping on site and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 369 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17.90 to 17.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 17.90 to 17.90 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Motel One Köln-Waidmarkt
Motel One Köln-Waidmarkt Cologne
Motel One Köln-Waidmarkt Hotel
Motel One Köln-Waidmarkt Hotel Cologne
Motel One Köln Waidmarkt
Motel One Köln Waidmarkt
One Koln Waidmarkt Cologne
Motel One Köln - Waidmarkt Hotel
Motel One Köln - Waidmarkt Cologne
Motel One Köln - Waidmarkt Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel One Köln-Altstadt pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel One Köln-Altstadt allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 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?

Self parking is available for EUR 25.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Motel One Köln-Altstadt?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel One Köln-Altstadt?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Motel One Köln-Altstadt located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hohe Strasse, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum are also within 15 minutes. Severinstrasse U-Bahn is only a 4-minute walk and Heumarkt U-Bahn is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel One Köln-Altstadt Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 599 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gursharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very clean great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bar area, ease of check in, cleanliness and modern feel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing , such a nice comfortable king size bed after a busy day walking around the Christmas markets, the hotel was amazing with nice breakfast , amazing bar and so many friendly people in the hotel to talk to , really wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

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

Would happily stay there again

Very clean hotel, pleasant room, nice lounge, staff were great. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location to access the Christmas Markets. Superb self-parking garage beneath the hotel. Welcoming lounge adjacent to the hotel’s bar. Lovely shower / bathroom; large king-size bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property, lovely staff, very close to everything as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aloysio ka Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had 3 rooms which were all very clean and adequate. Breakfast was plentiful and of high quality. Hotel is in a very good position, just off the very centre but walking distance to train station, cathedral and pedestrian area. We had booked interconnecting rooms but they were not available as we arrived late in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

man

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception excellent, rooms very clean and well equipped, quiet peaceful hotel, staff attentive and Thomas a master barman
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room. Staff very friendly. Bar always busy downstairs so must be good! Only issue we had was that the room was way too hot. The air conditioning didn’t work so we had to sleep with the window open and the main road is way too noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Mote One Köln Waidmarkt

The hotel was excellent..... Very friendly staff and the room very clean. The location was great also, within walking distance of many restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent stay

Excellent stay at Motel One Waidmarkt. Was able to check in as soon as we arrived, room was clean and towels were in good condition. Reception area/ bar modern and clean. Short walk away from the main centre which was fine for where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was OK. Apparently, this is one of the cheapest places in the area. Rooms are small but comfortable. Breakfast is OK. The location is good, I think it’s 10 or 15 minutes to all the main attractions. The parking situation is pretty good. Also, you just park in the basement and there’s a door leading right to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Good 4 star hotel

Lovely clean hotel - 15 min walk to the centre - staff very good - breakfast and drinks expensive - would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mert

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was awesome, clean and extremely silent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very impersonal and basic. Room had bare minimum in, like a student room, no toileteries other than pump dispense shower gel and no coathangers at all. Bleak. Breakfast was sparse and boring after day 1 - tiny selection of cold meat and cheeses, no crudites though fresh fruit salad was good. Huge queue one morning so we just went out to get something and did so the following days just because it was so much better, lively bar, which was the saving grace.. Good location to access the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I very much enjoyed staying one night in this hotel. It’s got some nice decorations and design. Rooms are modern and up to date. Comfortable bedding. A bit disappointed in the breakfast buffet (15,90€ per person) selection and seating area… wouldn’t recommend it. Lounge area for evening drink is nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff on arrival. Quick check-in process. Easy to find our room. Room was clean and modern. Quiet, no interruptions in the night. Tea/coffee making facilities would have made the room perfect! We had to get drinks in the bar area. Bar area also had friendly staff. The whole hotel had a nice ambience and was clean. Perfect for a mother/daughter weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MAXIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice if a small room, however it seemed like the air conditioner wasn't working properly, had to keep the window open 24/7 in January.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful and had a lovely atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GIANNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed at this hotel in Cologne and overall had a very good experience. The room was relatively small, but it was clean and well maintained. The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful with anything I needed, which made the stay much more comfortable. The only thing I would have preferred is a small fridge in the room, as it would have been really convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very Friendly and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Small room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robertas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel itself is very pretty modern & very clean. Great selection of breakfast, quality if the food was great. The one point to focus on is the costumer service in the reception especially by the bar.. apart from that its great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022