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CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

Property class: 4

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A brightly lit hotel with multiple floors and a prominent entrance. - CityClass Hotel Alter Markt (Cologne)
A modern living room with a large TV, plush seating, a patterned rug, and a decorative vase with flowers. - CityClass Hotel Alter Markt (Cologne)
A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a window with curtains. - CityClass Hotel Alter Markt (Cologne)
A buffet with various food items and condiments. - CityClass Hotel Alter Markt (Cologne)
A view from a window overlooking a cathedral and residential buildings. - CityClass Hotel Alter Markt (Cologne)
Located close to City Hall and Cologne Philharmonic, CityClass Hotel Alter Markt provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Cafe-Lounge Alter Markt55, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape view.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Single Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A CityClass hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden headboard, and a small desk with a lamp.

Comfort Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a white and blue pillow, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall with a detailed mural.

Superior Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a headboard with a cityscape design.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Cologne, a neighborhood in Cologne, CityClass Hotel Alter Markt is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Cologne Philharmonic and Musical Dome are cultural highlights, while Cologne Cathedral is a notable landmark. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Cologne Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Boat tours offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Alter Markt 55, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street lined with shops and signs, including a visible 'Burberry London' sign.
    Old Market
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic tower with intricate architecture, a modern building with multiple floors, and a clear blue sky.
    City Hall
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
    Cologne Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A bridge, a cathedral, and a Ferris wheel at dusk.
    Musical Dome
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cologne Philharmonic
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Eiscafé Raffaello
    2 min walk
  • Ludwig im Museum
    4 min walk
  • Peters Brauhaus
    1 min walk
  • Mondial 1516
    2 min walk
  • City Class Residence Hotel
    1 min drive

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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 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe-Lounge Alter Markt55

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renewable energy used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 19 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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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 18.90 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 24.00 per day (591 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 19 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number DE293161558, HRA23846, +492219201980, Alter Markt 55, 50667 Köln, CM CityClass Hotel GmbH & Co KG

We should mention

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

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is CityClass Hotel Alter Markt pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 19 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at CityClass Hotel Alter Markt?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is CityClass Hotel Alter Markt located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is steps from City Hall and Cologne Philharmonic. Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum are also within 5 minutes. Heumarkt U-Bahn is only a 5-minute walk and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location, staff were very friendly and the restaurant was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very conveniently located. We really appreciated that. Staff was always helpful. The breakfast was good and nice to have it so conveniently.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, really clean. Close to the cathedral in the centre of Cologne. Close to the train station (7 minutes walk) perfect location. Quiet hotel, reception staff were really helpful & friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean, but very small. Location is great, close to shops, major sight seeing spots, and restaurants. Walkable and safe. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Serkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, delicious breakfast, kind personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Cologne,booked the Dom Suite which has a fantastic view of the Cathedral from the room. Spacious with plenty of seating with a really comfy bed. Breakfast available with plenty of choice. Daniel on reception deserves a special mention with his recommendations for where to eat. Would recommend Hannesche und die Pfeffermuhle as ate here 2 nights excellent food service and portions,just a short walk from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tehmina Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with kids and booked 2 rooms. The stay was excellent, location was great and the staff was incredible and super nice. I wish we had stayed another day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, friendly staff, can’t beat the location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room on the 6th floor. Spacious enough for the 3 of us to spread out, with amazing views of the Cathedral. Very centrally located, close to the river, the Cathedral, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great hotel for a quick visit in Cologne. Located in the city center, walking distance from the Cathedral and surrounded by shop and restaurants. The rooms have new furniture and provide everything you need for your short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy access for travelers on the go
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and tidy. Reception staff were welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute little hotel. Close to everything. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. We had a room right next to the elevator and could NOT hear a thing. Breakfast buffet was also very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Very clean. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but effective hotel. Clean rooms and nice front desk staff. The breakfast was good and had an array of hot and cold items. Good central location. No wow factor but nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a very convenient location, right in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town and close to Cologne Cathedral and the main train station. The room was clean, tidy, and comfortable. The hotel has a pleasant atmosphere, and the staff were polite. A very good choice for a stay in Cologne.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, very clean hotel, and friendly staff. Great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Spotlessly clean. Super friendly staff. Given free upgrade to Dom Suite which had an incredible view of the Cathedral. Fantastic location. Very central to shops, river, bars, cathedral. I would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, clean and staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, superb location, excellent breakfasts and a very comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, staff was very nice, convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025