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SMARTY Cologne City Center

Hotel with a bar, near Cologne Cathedral

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Bar (on property)
Hallway
Reception
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Bar (on property)
SMARTY Cologne City Center is steps from Cologne Cathedral, ideal for city exploration. The hotel offers free in-room WiFi, a welcoming bar, and a business center. Guests appreciate the multilingual staff and convenient luggage storage service.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room (small) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room (small)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory (4-6 people) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shared Dormitory (4-6 people)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Smarty Signature Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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SMARTY Pod Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

SMARTY Pod Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room Compact | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room Compact

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Mini Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mini Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Maxi Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Maxi Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Engelbertstrasse 33-35, Cologne, NW, 50674

What's nearby

  • Neumarkt - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Musical Dome - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zuelpicher Platz U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Cologne Süd Station - 10 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Takumi Köln - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ex-Corner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Fleur - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tanica - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tapeo & Co - ‬4 min walk

About this property

SMARTY Cologne City Center

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar, and a business center at SMARTY Cologne City Center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, 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

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 22 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 3.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 3.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Meininger City Hotel Cologne
SMARTY Cologne City Center Hotel Hostel
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MEININGER Hotel Köln City Center
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SMARTY Cologne City Center Hotel
SMARTY Hotel
SMARTY Cologne City Center Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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SMARTY Cologne City Center Hotel | Hostel
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Frequently asked questions

Is SMARTY Cologne City Center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 12 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at SMARTY Cologne City Center?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at SMARTY Cologne City Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 10 (subject to availability).

Where is SMARTY Cologne City Center located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Volkstheater Millowitsch and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cologne Cathedral. Neumarkt and University of Cologne are also within 10 minutes. Zuelpicher Platz U-Bahn is only a 4-minute walk and Rudolfplatz U-Bahn is 5 minutes.

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