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Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne

Travelers enjoy vibrant days exploring Cologne and cozy evenings relaxing at this welcoming hotel's inviting cafe or bar space

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Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne sits in the heart of the city, blending modern charm with genuine hospitality. Guests connect with in-room WiFi and unwind at the cozy bar or coffee shop/cafe after a day of sightseeing. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive, helpful staff.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lovely Room

9.4 out of 10
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Loft Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Loft Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Wow Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Wow Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cologne, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bergisches Land Nature Park and Nature Reserve Wahner Heide, while Musical Dome and Stadtgarten are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Hohenzollernring 79-83, Cologne, 50672

What's nearby

  • Media Park center, Cologne, Germany
    MediaPark
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Standby mode
    Neumarkt
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Alter Markt showing outdoor eating and a city as well as a small group of people
    Old Market
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Friesenplatz
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn
    2 min walk
  • Cologne West Station
    8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaffeesaurus
    3 min walk
  • Brauhaus Päffgen
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • H&A TagesBar
    3 min walk
  • Wilma Wunder Köln
    2 min walk

About this property

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 186 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)

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 24 for adults and EUR 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 24 for adults and EUR 24 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Hotel
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Cologne
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Friesenplatz, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Stadtgarten and St Gereon's Basilica are also within 10 minutes. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 2-minute walk and Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 384 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quick check in, fab bath products, room was large for one person and staff are kind and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky, pared down and comfortable, The location was just okay, but had great access to transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in hotel. Room is clean but you have to be close to the person you are sharing with as the shower opens into the room. Staff very friendly and nice bar area. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Safwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice hotel, similar to citizen M checkin experience and bar service. The bread was cold and dry, the food variety is limited, would be nice to have scrambled or sunny side up eggs, rather than only boiled eggs. The staff are well trained and are service minded, polite and helpful. The rooms are good, clean. Pillows are less than basic. Shower and other amenities are very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Okay for a short trip

25 walk from the Dom. hotel was a bit too automated for our liking, although the staff were excellent. Tea and coffee only available is a booth on each floor, with a precarious hot water dispenser, I burned my finger. Staff were excellent, friendly, helpful and plenty of them. Could do with comfier chairs in the bar/restaurant. Nice selection at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Superb experience.

Friendly and helpful staff. Tasty breakfast. Comfortable room and great atmosphere. Well-situated yet quiet at night. Great value all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay close to soo many restaurants and shopping! Very clean and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and prime location! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel. Located perfectly within the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Highly recommended hotel in Cologne.

Lovely hotel we stay at for the same business trip annually. Comfy beds, modern rooms with great facilities and the most amazing in-room shower & sink area with the best light-up mirror. Love it and wouldn't enjoy anywhere else in Cologne as much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, staff really friendly. Nicely situated in the city, easy to drop the car and walk to visit and going to restaurant. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with everything you need. Small but clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a gorgeous place to stay! Book breakfast in advance or it's very expensive. Their in-room hygiene products are excellent and smell so good! Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

elaine

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

Cool & trendy hotel in a perfect location

Very cool, trendy hotel with a great, laid back atmosphere. Perfect location. The rooms were amazing & the staff were brilliant. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun hotel with everything you need. Walkable to all attractions and underground stop on the corner. Lots of nice bars and restaurants close by. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and really cool ambiance. One quip if anything, the pillows were a little to soft for my liking. Other than that, will stay here again, keep up the great work guys!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , but a bit cramped. Bar was nice but needs more variety of normal top shelf alcohol . Breakfast was fine , scrambled eggs would be a good add.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quirky

Great location and helpful staff. Loved the jazz theme and their green initiatives such as no housekeeping in return for a free drink at the hotel bar. Room comfortable and clean too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best experience at Ruby Ella. The staff was lovely and so helpful. I loved the hotel. It was so modern and cool. I would totally recommend to any one and I will try to stay at their locations from here on out. It was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zvard z

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the crew welcoming people helping us to find good restaurant where to see overall we were very happy and we recommend people to try this place. It’s beautiful. It’s clean very modern. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

3 out of 5 stars

>The staff was friendly. >The hotel is modern, new and located close to the city hart of Cologne. >The bar is nice. >Price/quality was not okay; It was not worth the price. >The AC / heating system does not work well: I had to turn off the heating system during the night a couple of times because it went on and on again on 22 degrees. >The construction of the shower is not done well; half the room gets wet when you take a 5 min shower (water flows on the ground into the room). >Although the staff was friendly, it took them 30 minutes to prepare a drink at the bar. There should be more focus on the staff. All together: 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nicely decorated, well appointed and spacious room. Good location with lots of bars and restaurants and a quick U-Bahn ride to the centre. Galleys on the 2nd and 4th floor with a coffee/tea station and ironing board is a nice touch. Self-check in process took longer and seemed to require inputting far more information that usual when a member of staff checks me in. It was annoying after a long day of work and travelling and felt very impersonal. It just seems like a way to cut costs for the hotel and more work for the customer. Was given the choice between a welcome drink and room cleaning for the second day of my stay. I don’t see why it should be one or the other but I chose the celaning service and my room looked barely cleaned the next day with the floor dirty and the bedding looking messy. Again just seemed like another way to cut costs and standard of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room without a refrigerator

The location of the hotel is amazing for me as I was there for the club next door. The room didn’t have a small refrigerator expected from a room of any hotel of this price range or category.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing, great location, nice and quiet and the staff were very friendly and helpful Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025