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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Travelers start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet before heading out to explore Cologne with the reassurance of 24-hour front desk assistance

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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen sits in central Cologne, where guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning. The property provides in-room WiFi, attentive staff ready to assist with questions, convenient luggage storage, and elevator access for easy movement throughout the building.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room Single Use | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cologne, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is in the city center. Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Phantasialand and German Sport and Olympics 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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Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum
    Chocolate Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Haymarket which includes heritage architecture
    Hay Market
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alter Markt showing outdoor eating and a city as well as a small group of people
    Old Market
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Standby mode
    Neumarkt
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn
    4 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station)
    14 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hafenterrasse
    4 min walk
  • Gangnamstyle Korean BBQ * Bulgogi • Bar
    4 min walk
  • Mangal Döner
    5 min walk
  • Krua Thai
    4 min walk
  • Takezo Ramen Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1264
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00

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 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Altstadt Köln
Köln Novum Hotel
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
Novum Hotel Köln
Novum Hotel Köln Altstadt
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Cologne
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel Cologne
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hay Market and Cologne Cathedral. Rhine and Chocolate Museum are also within 10 minutes. Heumarkt U-Bahn is only a 4-minute walk and Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 303 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dmitri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience overall. Check in process was quick and easy. The breakfast was very nice as well (everything was fresh and tasty). The staff were friendly and helpful. My room was a good size. Interesting historical building with many artifacts displayed on the walls. The area is quiet, away from the busy streets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Lovley little

Great little hotel, lots of character Breakfast was lovley. Great location, in walking distance of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location. Very friendly and helpful in hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel room was basic but clean and with a free breakfast very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff Good value for money
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute accommodation with old-style decor. Facilities are good and the staff are nice. The buffet breakfast has a lot of options which is great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan Kelvin

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

Historical Hotel: 5-star

I love the medieval vibes of the hotel, and upon research, the hotel has been in service since the 12th century. I love the location and its proximity to public transport and tourist attractions. The staff were also lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

As we need

Just spend a night. As we expected, the generous free breakfast is beyond. Very old but bed is clean. Good for budget travelers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a comfortable stay the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, unfortunately the carpet was very grubby. The staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not bad, would stay again if price was right.

Only one lady with light coloured hair and a guy was friendly, the other 3 ladys i met behind reception were very arrogant and not welcoming. Rooms were dated but fine to sleep in! Hotel itself is quite nice. The breakfast was ok not great needs more options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very sweet and welcoming. Very positive attitude despite the people checking in, in front of us being very difficult. No letting it out on others just very patient and friendly and professional. Wish I could have gotten her name to give the best word on her. Carpet is a little worn as well as some smudges on the walls here and there but you could tell it was from natural wear and tear. Otherwise everything was impeccably clean and the breakfast was very neat and filling. Would gladly stay here again. It was super convenient and walking distance from public transportation and cathedral was a 15 minute walk and you could stroll through the shopping strip or the old square on the way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the centre. Helpful staff. Clean room. Could leave our cases there after checkout. Be aware there is a sex shop next door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Modest accommodations

Property photos look much nicer than actual hotel. Hotel felt more like a nice hostel. Located next to exotic shops and cinema. Nice weather during my stay so not having air conditioning was not too big of an issue. Restroom plumbing had a poor smell. Accommodations worked but I think it is overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seyma Tugce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are clean. employees are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for three nights and stayed one until we found a much nicer hotel. The rooms were very smelly and breakfast was awful. If you don't mind exotic massage shops a sex shop next door and a sex cinema on the other side this may be okay for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for the Christmas markets. also the Ramen restaurant across the road is highly recommended. Not sure I can cope with a single bed anymore though (my only complaint).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The place is close enough to the city center and for the train station. It's easy to get by on foot. For the price and the location is a fair service. Don't expect anything fancy, but the rooms are clean, beds confortable and the breakfast is ok to start off your day of visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Duncan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was like a museum the most unattractive hotel reception I have been in,No facilities like cafe bar area. Rooms also dated
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good value, location, service,Get what you pay for

This is a heritage hotel, offering good value, a convenient location with a helpful staff. When I had an issue with a third party booking company, they assisted me in resolving it. For those with reasonable expectations, it is an excellent choice. After reading the reviews, those that were disappointed were not very grounded in reality and expected the experience of a brand new hotel, which is unreasonable. For example, many people were complaining about the lack of an elevator ignoring the fact, it is an older building that cannot easily retrofit an elevator into. The location is central and some of the businesses nearby may not appeal to some, but this is not in the hotel’s control and they provide a safe and clean environment. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mehmet

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

dissapointed

It's an extremely old hotel. People at reception are like robots. there is no parking place. we asked for water boiler but there was no boiler at entire hotel where we could ake a cup of tea in our room. only good thing was the quite central location. If you can spend a bit more money you better look for a different hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A full account of our stay.

Checking in in the evening the young man was overly helpful. The room did NOT look like the pictures, the carpet very dirty as was the one chair in our room. The bedding an towels nice, but we both rolled to the middle, old bed. Breakfast nice as was the morning staff. Also NO Wifi the 2 days we were there! They said…working on it?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, 20 minutes walk to central train station and restaurants nearby. Quiet, warm and comfortable. Only downside was that when we arrived, no one was at reception. We tried messaging the reception's number but the reception does not have WhatsApp so we could only contact them through the Expedia messaging system. Receptionist arrived 5-minutes later.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024