In the heart of Cologne, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Relax with helpful staff, luggage storage, and an elevator at your service.
Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Front desk safe
Vending machine
Luggage storage
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Daily housekeeping
Laundry service
The current price is £54
£54
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Room options
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Family Quadruple Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds
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Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
19 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds
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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
19 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk
Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 16 min walk
Cologne Central Station - 16 min walk
Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk
Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
Poststrasse U-Bahn - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Ramen Bar Takezo Köln - 1 min walk
Okinii Köln GmbH - 4 min walk
Harrys New York Bar - 5 min walk
Bier- und Weinstube Kölsche Stuff - 4 min walk
Jogisushi - 5 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen
When you stay at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Musical Dome and LANXESS Arena are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Heumarkt U-Bahn is 4 minutes and Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking within 1148 ft (EUR 22 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1264
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Alarm clock
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Altstadt Köln
Köln Novum Hotel
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
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Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
Novum Hotel Köln
Novum Hotel Köln Altstadt
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Cologne
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel Cologne
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 15.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen like?
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is in Innenstadt, a short 4-minute walk from Heumarkt U-Bahn and 15 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff.
Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2024
Decent hotel in a good area. Clean and comfortable bed/bathroom. The included breakfast was very nice and the staff were super helpful.
Brooke
Brooke, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Nov 2024
Good location
Very good location to get to Dom and Christmas markets. Shower flooded our first room but relocated without any hassle. Breakfast room too small and ground floor rooms were noisy at night.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2024
Was able to site see easily.
David
David, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
3 Feb 2025
dissapointed
It's an extremely old hotel. People at reception are like robots. there is no parking place. we asked for water boiler but there was no boiler at entire hotel where we could ake a cup of tea in our room. only good thing was the quite central location. If you can spend a bit more money you better look for a different hotel.
Mehmet
Mehmet, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
The rooms are clean. employees are friendly
Seyma Tugce
Seyma Tugce, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2023
Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
Elaine
Elaine, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Apr 2024
No thrills hotel in good location.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Aug 2024
The place is close enough to the city center and for the train station. It's easy to get by on foot.
For the price and the location is a fair service. Don't expect anything fancy, but the rooms are clean, beds confortable and the breakfast is ok to start off your day of visit.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2023
Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Conor
Conor, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
2 Nov 2024
The hotel rooms were very dated and needed renovating. Shower leaked, shower rail was held up by electrical wire. There was no kettle or refreshments in the room. It's a very loud hotel, lots of doors banging throughout the day and night. The hotel is based next to a sex shop and a sec cinemas. Breakfast is basic but does the job. Staff were friendly. But we won't be returning.
George
George, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
28 Jul 2024
Hotel was like a museum the most unattractive hotel reception I have been in,No facilities like cafe bar area. Rooms also dated
Duncan
Duncan, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
22 Sept 2024
Breakfast was ok. Also the cleaning. But we had to shut the Windows because of the noice. Banking on doors all the time. I know that the street was full of sexshops. It is okay for us but not when it goes into the hotel.
Jannie
Jannie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Everything as expected.
Katarina
Katarina, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2022
Great location but hotel is outdated
Older hotel with outdated rooms. The location and staff are great.
Goran
Goran, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Dec 2023
Excellent for the Christmas markets. also the Ramen restaurant across the road is highly recommended. Not sure I can cope with a single bed anymore though (my only complaint).
Ronald
Ronald, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
10 Jun 2023
Cheap accommodation, for sleep one night is okay
Iuliia
Iuliia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Jan 2024
Staff always welcome you checking in / out order taxis 🚕 on request arrival within less than 5 minutes
Glyn
Glyn, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
26 Jan 2024
Breakfast ok,location ok but hotel has a very tired appearance. Room basic and in need of modernisation.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
1 Sept 2024
Not clean. Dirty
Saravana Kumar
Saravana Kumar, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
17 Jul 2024
Horrific customer service. Place is run down , and if you have small children be aware of all the sex shops next door
Catalina
Catalina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Mar 2023
Some fun bits of architecture. Hotel was okay. Very nice italian restaurant opposite, but also surrounded by sex shops.
Staff were excellent - partner was ill and they were very accommodating, fetching tea, dry toast etc
Felix
8/10 Very good
15 Mar 2024
Good hotel,very friendly and helpful staff.
Only downside is that the hotel advertises for free drinks if you don't let your room het cleaned, but there where no free drinks and the staff doesn't know anything about it although it's on a flyer in the room. So don't expect any drinks, just let your room get cleaned.
Katja
Katja, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
24 May 2024
A full account of our stay.
Checking in in the evening the young man was overly helpful.
The room did NOT look like the pictures, the carpet very dirty as was the one chair in our room. The bedding an towels nice, but we both rolled to the middle, old bed.
Breakfast nice as was the morning staff.
Also NO Wifi the 2 days we were there!
They said…working on it?
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
11 May 2024
Very loud sometimes bathroom has boards instead of a celing