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Stern am Rathaus

3.5 star property
Hotel in Cologne, a short walk to Cologne Cathedral

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Front of property
Dining
Hallway
Stern am Rathaus welcomes travelers with its prime location near Cologne Cathedral and thoughtful breakfast service. Multilingual staff offer attentive concierge assistance, praised by guests. Visitors stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy authentic local cuisine.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2016
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Cologne, a neighborhood in Cologne, Stern am Rathaus is in a shopping district and on a river. Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum are cultural highlights, while Cologne Cathedral is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at LANXESS Arena or RheinEnergieStadion.
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Map
Buergerstrasse 6, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • Old Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Musical Dome - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chocolate Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eiscafé Raffaello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peters Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Papa Joe's Biersalon Klimperkasten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Class Residence Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Zum Prinzen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Stern am Rathaus

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum, Stern am Rathaus has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Stern am Rathaus include perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and free toiletries
  • 42-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12.50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

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 12 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12.5 per night (492 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 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
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 does not have elevators
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

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Stern am Rathaus
Stern am Rathaus Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel
Stern am Rathaus Hotel Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel
Stern am Rathaus Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Stern am Rathaus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stern am Rathaus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stern am Rathaus?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stern am Rathaus located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of City Hall, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Chocolate Museum and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds are also within 1 mi (2 km). Heumarkt U-Bahn is 5 minutes by foot and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 11 minutes.

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Stern am Rathaus Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 345 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central hotel with really helpful staff, would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolles kleines schickes modernes Hotel, mit einem kleinen leckeren Frühstück mit riesiger Auswahl. Immer wieder gern, wenn wir Köln besuchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer verdient keinen Preis, ist eher Durchschnitt, aber das Frühstück war der absolute Hammer! Personal auch super nett.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helge

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

Liebevolles Hotel mit großartigem Frühstück

Klein, aber fein. Super sympathische Menschen und ein liebevolles Frühstück, das jedes 5*-Hotel in den Schatten stellt. Mein Zimmer zum Innenhof war herrlich ruhig und die Klimaanlage hat super funktioniert.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room, wonderful breakfast, and a fantastic staff that went above and beyond to be sure we enjoyed our stay. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great building and location. Service is impressive. Delicious brake fast, clean and modern rooms. A must stay hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, friendly staff, nice furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, attentive staffs and beautiful quality breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gobiga

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay in cologne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly staff. Very good breakfast as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ervin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Stern am Rathaus. Andy, Francisco, and Kai were very nice and helpful throughout our entire stay. On our first day, Andy went above and beyond to give us some great recommendations on things to do around Köln. The entire staff was friendly. Hotel was very clean, breakfast was great, location was GREAT! Will be staying here again on our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You MUST stay here if you're visiting Cologne! 😊 This hotel is perfectly located—just steps away from all the major sights and attractions. It backs onto a charming square filled with shops, restaurants, and cafes, and it's right next to the historic City Hall, giving you that authentic Cologne atmosphere right outside your door. Our room was clean, quiet, and very comfortable—exactly what you want after a long day of sightseeing. But what truly made our stay memorable was the incredible staff. We had the pleasure of interacting with Francisco and Kai, both of whom went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their customer service was outstanding—no request was too much, and they always greeted us with a smile. Breakfast was another highlight! A great spread overall, but the made-to-order omelettes were especially delicious and worth waking up for. All in all, this hotel was a perfect home base for our time in Cologne. Highly recommend, and we would absolutely stay here again!
Front of the hotel
City square which is only steps from the hotel with many great places to eat.
City hall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

A cosy boutique hotel walking distance from the main railway station and cathedral. Very comfortable room, wonderful breakfasts, and exceptional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay and would happily return!! Great breakfast, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Songül

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meine Freundin und ich haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, Das Zimmer war sauber und das Personal war ebenfalls sehr sehr freundlich
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein sehr schönes kleines Hotel und ein tolles Zimmer. Andy ist ein hervorragender Gastgeber und auch die anderen Mitarbeiter sind super. Wir kommen gerne wieder! Danke für alles 😁
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was delight from start to finish. All of the members of staff I interacted with we exceptionally friendly and kind, the breakfast in the mornings was varied and excellent all around, the room was well equipped and perfect for one person. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located to the main train station and key sights in the city. Can only highly recommend if you are going to be in Köln!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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

Perfect

Fantastic hotel in the heart of Cologne. We stayed in the family apartment. It was perfect for our family of four. The staff at the hotel went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed. Also, the breakfast is to die for!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay in this hotel, all the staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast is extensive and very well presented. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom facilities were very good. No hesitation in staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet wine clean and comfortable with excellent friendly staff. Great location for dining and underground or walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAEYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
가족여행으로 3박 4일을 보냈어요. 위치, 룸, 조식은 기본이고 친절하고 따뜻한 분위기를 느끼며 즐겁게 지내다 갑니다. 겨울의 쾰른의 차가움도 호텔에서는 훈훈함에 모두 녹았습니다. 쾰른에 다시 가면 당연히 이 호텔에 묶을 생각입니다. 가족에게 물어봐도 같은 의견이고요.아들이 단하나 와이파이가 약하다고 한마디하네요.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Phenomenal hotel

What a truly exceptional hotel! You can tell what pride the staff take in making their guests feel welcomed and comfortable. Francisco especially went out of his way to give recommendations and help with all aspects of my stay. Great location, an easy 5-minute walk to the main train station and cathedral (thanks to clear instructions provided by the hotel in advance). The rooms are cozy, very clean, and very comfortable. And the breakfast buffet is the best I had on my multi-city trip! I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
View from my room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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