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Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Neumarkt

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Restaurant
Exterior
Executive Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility
Steigenberger Hotel Köln places visitors in Cologne's bustling heart. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour health club. Savor local cuisine at the restaurant or relax with drinks at the bar. Guests love the central location and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Business Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room (Plus) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (Plus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Plus)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Habsburgerring 9-13, Cologne, NW, 50674

What's nearby

  • Neumarkt - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rudolfplatz U-Bahn - 3 min walk
  • Cologne Süd Station - 13 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BLOCK HOUSE Köln - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Neunzehn Nullzwo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Fleur - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Nonna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vapiano - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Hotel near Neumarkt
Located close to City Hall and Cologne Cathedral, Steigenberger Hotel Köln provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour health club. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 305 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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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
  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (EUR 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 29 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (3281 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 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 cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 00492212280, SHK Hotelbetriebsgesellschaft mbH c/o Steigenberger Hotel Köln, 27/024/37055, Habsburgerring 9 – 13 50674 Köln, SHK Hotelbetriebsgesellschaft mbH

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

Property is also known as

Steigenberger Köln
Barcelo Hotel Cologne City Center
Steigenberger Hotel Köln Hotel
Hotel Rudolfplatz formerly Barcelo
Cologne Rudolfplatz formerly Barcelo Cologne
Rudolfplatz formerly Barcelo
Steigenberger Hotel Köln Cologne
Steigenberger Hotel Köln Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Steigenberger Hotel Köln pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Steigenberger Hotel Köln?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Steigenberger Hotel Köln?

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

Where is Steigenberger Hotel Köln located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Neumarkt, Old Market, and City Hall. Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Rudolfplatz U-Bahn is only a 3-minute walk and Moltkestrasse U-Bahn is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Steigenberger Hotel Köln Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel in a Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and very well located!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gökhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for the places that I wanted to see.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, felt very luxurious and comfy. Loved the AC and fridge in the room, highly recommend! It’s also in a great location, you can get to many places within 10-25 minutes of walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehsan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Cologne , big clean rooms and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gökhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1A
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nayalushka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Breakfast was way beyond what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enough space for two guests and friendly staffs
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, air conditioning was great, doorman was very helpful, shower was large and safe. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room size was huge, air conditioning worked great, convenient to transportation and market. Doorman was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel within walking distance from the city center
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size was great, area surrounding the hotel is quite nice and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the area we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were impeccably organized and clean, the lobby gorgeous and conducive to conversation. My only complaint is that the fitness center was FREEZING. It was so cold that I could not use it, much to my disappointment. Otherwise, everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedicte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hôtel idéally located in a lively neighbourhood with a lot of great places to go out. The rooms are comfortables and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

High quality hotel in great area.

Great location and service. Comfortable bed. Quiet snd safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tonny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit noisy at night due to the traffic outside but to be expected as the location is in the center of the city. Parking next to the hotel. Nicely decorated lobby and hotelroom. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, and the room was clean. We really enjoyed breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel including our room upgrade and would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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