This upscale hotel near Cologne's cultural heart offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration with its wellness facilities and Mediterranean dining
NH Köln Altstadt, steps from the Wallraf-Richartz Museum, offers a peaceful retreat with a sauna and steam room. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at the restaurant or relax on the terrace. Attentive staff, free WiFi, bike rentals, and dry cleaning services enhance your stay.
Located in Innenstadt, a neighborhood in Cologne, NH Köln Altstadt is near a metro station and on a river. Chocolate Museum and Musical Dome are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Old Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at LANXESS Arena. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Holzmarkt 47, Cologne, NW, 50676
What's nearby
Chocolate Museum
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Old Market
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Cologne Cathedral
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Musical Dome
19 min walk - 1.6 km
LANXESS Arena
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Severinstrasse U-Bahn
7 min walk
Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station)
19 min walk
Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
12 min drive
Restaurants
Chocolat Grand Cafe
4 min walk
Hafenterrasse
3 min walk
Gangnamstyle Korean BBQ * Bulgogi • Bar
6 min walk
Matrosen Grill
3 min walk
Takezo Ramen Bar
6 min walk
About this property
NH Köln Altstadt
Upscale hotel near Chocolate Museum
Located close to Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Great St. Martin Church, NH Köln Altstadt provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a health club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 204 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and free infant beds
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Bioscore Sustainability, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Covered self parking on site (EUR 26 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 to 25 per person
Things to do
Books
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
3,208 square feet of conference space
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2002
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Reusable coffee/tea filters
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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 49
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 16
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with 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 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 18 to 25 per person
Covered self parking fee: EUR 26 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 49 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 16 (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 credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
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
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.
Property is also known as
Köln NH City
NH City Köln
NH Köln
NH Köln Altstadt Cologne
NH Köln City Cologne
NH Köln City Hotel
NH Köln City Hotel Cologne
NH Köln Altstadt Hotel
NH Köln Altstadt Cologne
NH Köln Altstadt Hotel Cologne
Frequently asked questions
Is NH Köln Altstadt pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at NH Köln Altstadt?
As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NH Köln Altstadt on 22 March 2026 start from AED 335, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 26 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at NH Köln Altstadt?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 49 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at NH Köln Altstadt?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 16 (subject to availability).
Where is NH Köln Altstadt located?
Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Chocolate Museum, Great St. Martin Church, and Old Market. Wallraf-Richartz Museum and City Hall are also within 15 minutes. Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes by foot and Heumarkt U-Bahn is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
NH Köln Altstadt Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Fantastic hotel - great location in walkable distance from everything we needed to enjoy a weekend in Cologne. The hotel was well equipped, clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed here over New Year. The hotel is towards the edge of Cologne, very close to the chocolate museum, but walkable into the centre.
Thought we had booked breakfast, but obviously hadn't; was given the option to purchase but at 25euros pp we decided against it! They do have a self service area with snacks and drinks which is convenient (although we used the garage shop next door instead as cheaper).
The room was as expected with a mini fridge and tea/coffee facilities. The bed was very comfy and the curtains kept the light out well.
We were checking out on NY Day and so check out was delayed until 1pm which was a nice touch.
Really decent hotel, had absolutely no issues here and it's right next to the chocolate museum. Little walk to the cathedral/main restaurant area. If you have the window open you can hear road traffic, but very soundproofed with the windows closed and generally comfortable.
It was a beautiful hotel & we enjoyed our stay there. Room was clean & comfortable. Breakfast was delicious with many choices. Staff was helpful & friendly. Good location convenient for walking. Would highly recommend.
The Lindt chocolate factory is just in front on the hotel. All is walking distance by the river. The bed is comfortable. Room is clean. If you don’t drink water with gas then try to ask if u could change it, i didn’t have time to do it.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Jeffrey
20 September 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel was relaxing elegant, and functional to my needs. I enjoyed the delicious breakfast buffet and the man who seemed to be in charge of it when I was there was super! The front desk staff was very helpful!My superstar when I stayed was Julia Leonhardt. She was friendly,attentive, and quick to help resolve any issues.I look forward to my return. Great Staff!!
Everything went perfect with NH Koln.
The hotel is 20 minutes walk from the central station, very pleasant walk full of restaurant and nice pub.
The room is spacious with very comfortable bed with quality linen.
The bathroom is a bit old, and need a bit of maintenance, but this doesn't affect the total value of the hotel that is definetely very good.
A very comfortable stay for my daughter and I in Cologne. Our room was large and quiet. Comfy beds and pillows. Roomy bathroom and nice to be able to make a cup of tea or coffee. Nice green touch to offer a drink for no servicing. Very friendly staff. Nice touch to send up a birthday cake.
Excellent services from hotel staff especially Alex, he was exceptional nice, polite and very friendly. We had a little issue with the room central heating unit and he promptly provided us with 2 portable heater to keep us comfortable at night.
In addition, the bedroom and bathroom were very clean and the service were very good.
Son
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
dayana
2 May 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location but they should clean better.
1st room had food under the bed.
2nd floor was dusty.
Overall hotel should be renovated.
Staff was nice.
Really clean hotel, opposite Chocolate Museum and about a 20 minute walk into the centre. Our room overlooked the courtyard which was a little noisy one night but it was all quiet from about 11pm.
Really enjoyed this property, was an easy walk to many of Cologne’s landmarks, shopping and restaurants. My one complaint would be with the pillows, which were terrible, flat and no support might as well have not had one. Would we stay again, only if they get better pillows or at least ones that are not ready for the trash can
Wonderful breakfast. Helpful staff. Nice free drink for not having room cleaned idea. Easy to access 3 of the Christmas markets and public transport.
Room 102 was a little noisy. It also lacked a bath and I had booked a room that had a bath listed.