18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

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Close to Cologne Cathedral, 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! provides amenities like an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 259
AED 291 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Design Single Room (Andi Schubert & anonymer Maler)

A person lying in bed with a white pillow and a white blanket.

Design Single Room (Andi Schubert & anonymer Maler)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Water Bed

View all photos for Design Room (Extremely Popular)

Two people sitting on a bed in a room with wooden walls, playing cards.

Design Room (Extremely Popular)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Design Room (Very Popular)

A man sitting on a bed reading a book, with a wall mural behind him.

Design Room (Very Popular)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Design Room (Popular)

A couple lying on a bed in a bedroom with a white wall and a shelf with a number sign.

Design Room (Popular)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Cologne, a neighborhood in Cologne, 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. National Socialist Documentation Center and Kolumba are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Dufthaus 4711 and Hohe Strasse. 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
Friesenstrasse 33, Cologne, 50670

What's nearby

  • A table with a bowl of soup, a spoon, a glass of beer, and two bottles of beer.
    Neumarkt
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
    Cologne Cathedral
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
    Old Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A bridge, a cathedral, and a Ferris wheel at dusk.
    Musical Dome
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Friesenplatz
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn
    5 min walk
  • Cologne West Station
    11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • NENI Köln
    4 min walk
  • LAB12
    2 min walk
  • Brauhaus Päffgen
    2 min walk
  • D.Light
    2 min walk
  • Copenhagen Coffee Lab
    4 min walk

About this property

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

  • Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
  • 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! provides amenities like an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, free newspapers, and free bottled water.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Tablet computers, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! on 25 October 2026 start from AED 259, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Friesenplatz and Cologne Cathedral. LANXESS Arena is 1.8 mi (3 km) away. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 5-minute walk and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 7 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

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 387 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique rooms filled with character! Super cool and immersive. However, the bathroom is only separated by a panel of glass from the bed. So privacy could be a challenge if you are travelling with friends or co workers. A heads up to those travelling in the summer, there is no AC at the hotel but there is a fan in the room to help cool down. Location wise, it is great! Everything is walking distance, very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great hotel Staff very hospitable Will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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Great hotel for our one night stay. Good location, room at the back made for a quiet night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a fantastic stay! The location was ideal, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly! Wunderbar :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A unique, delightful hotel. Room was very spacious, clean and well equipped. Loved all the small extras in the room. Didn't have breakfast, but very close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Katerina made us feel very welcome. The little touches in the room were special
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff. Good quality bedding and the shower was powerful. Easy to get to from the Ubahn too. Room was super quiet and some nice little free bits and bobs offered too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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My friend and I stayed here, separate rooms, and both had a great stay. The staff was all friendly and helpful. I do not speak German but the staff was happy to chat in English and Spanish. The location was great and easy to get around. Plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Arty rooms & great service in the heart of Cologne

Such a beautiful place to stay. The service was excellent and the staff very helpful. The room was spotlessly clean and we loved the individuality of each artist designed room. I'd definitely recommend this hotel, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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a cosy place with a lot of restaurants and bars. Metro close by. Cleaning really good and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was really welcoming and kind. Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly Stuff and Clean Place

The hotel was so quiet and clean. The stuff is friendly and kind. Everything was amazing.They designed the hotel like an art gallery. I recommended this place to my friends. Thnx for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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very pretty room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was friendly. Big plus is the hair-dryer with all the extra parts like a diffuser and a hair-straightener!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The service team were super accomodating and great, even after we caused a few issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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A really nice small hotel in central Cologne with very individually designed rooms. Very unique. And very friendly staff. Just be aware that the hotel is close to a street with lots of bars and depending on where the room is facing you might hear the noisy crowds in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was really convenient. The check in was smooth and I got all the needed information. The check out process as well, the room perfectly clean, with all cosmetics needed. It is really well connected with the different areas of the city and supermarkets. Special regards to the Polish receptionist :)
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect and quirky

Had a wonderful stay at 18Arts this weekend. Fantastic cocept, lovely room and a comfortable bed. Radio playing chilled music on entry to our room. Not an issue for us but there is no step free access at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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Cool place, good vibes!

It was 32 degrees outside so way too hot, but eventhough no airco was present, the room was provided with a fan. Kettle and mugs free for use, cold water as much as we wanted. Very very kind staff, clean and original room and superb location for a city trip, smack in the middle of The Belgian Quarter so a galore of clubs and restaurants within walking distance, and no noise pollution in the room at night due to well isolated room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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I was expecting a room with interesting art and got the "crime scene room".l all in white.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staffs are very nice but the hotel room was in poor condition. Very tiny room, uncomfortable bed and loud neighborhood. There is no AC in the rooms and no elevator in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A great hotel with even better staff!

Apart from our room being quite spectacular (we had the Steve McQueen room), all the other themed rooms also looks amazing. The room was well appointed with all amenities (including a hair dryer AND hair straightener) and cozy. There was a bit of noise from the street below but nothing major. It should be noted that the shower has a glass wall to the bedroom which may not be suitable for everyone. The location is perfect and is a quick jaunt to the S-Bahn and also the Cathedral. Finally, what really makes this place standout is the staff - we had the pleasure of meeting 3 of the staff and all were helpful with recommendations and accommodating any requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The good things: Beautiful boutique hotel with art themed rooms which feels special & fun Convenient to tourist areas, but off the main busy areas, so it is quieter, & has a more residential feel with local bakeries and shops Convenient new high tech checkin from your phone & it works! Friendly, helpful staff Convenient local transport to gamescom Areas to improve to be excellent: Fridge in rooms, a must Breakfast on site a must Air-conditioning a must Complimentary vip wine unable to leave in room chilled because there is no room fridge. It was left behind reception so we didnt use it and it took the surprise away Overall a good stay, thank you 18arts hotel team
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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best kept secret in Cologne!

A Great small boutique hotel in the heart of the city... just far enough away from/to Cologne Cathedral / HBF... Friendliest receptionists of much of my travels... early check in was no issue when room was ready... reception area is relaxed and 'arty' with nice touches like self service coffee, snacks and good magazines.. room was 'fab'.. away from direct sunlight made it cooler by day and night... the waterbed and shell surround is both dramatic but also very practical.. the room had comp water/tea and coffee, a tablet computer plus a tv with every channel any guest could need.. the Glass walled bathroom and shower was fresh, clean and had cool toiletries, towels etc.. design features of this single room include a very strong nautical theme which made it very very relaxing... check out was again smooth and prompt... Im sad i didn't have more time to stay but its location to local amenities (Babylons pool on hot days) and restaurants makes it perfect for a city break. and it really is an Art Hotel... not just in name...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Room was good. Bed was hard and low to the ground. No closet or dresser. Had clothes everywhere by the end. You must have an iPhone or better to access the main door and your room door. No key cards or keys. No elevator which was ok except carrying luggage up 5 flights of stairs and that long walk up the stairs coming home at night. The staff was friendly and was able to check in 3 hrs early which was a great benefit. Did not receive the bottle of wine or an upgrade for gold level. Judge this as you may but the room and bathroom is separated only by a see thru glass wall. So make sure you and your roommate is comfortable pooping and showering in the open. Window looks out over a courtyard. The entire wall/window was floor to ceiling levered vertical blinds that didn’t work very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025