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title: "a&o Koln Dom vs Ibis Koeln Am Dom: which hotel is better?"
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# a&o Koln Dom vs Ibis Koeln Am Dom

Both are in Cologne, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Innenstadt
## [a&o Koln Dom](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a-o-koln-dom-cologne/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1092827/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★½ · Innenstadt
## [Ibis Koeln Am Dom](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-koeln-am-dom-cologne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1655661/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ibis Koeln Am Dom

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 220 m apart.

### Choose Ibis Koeln Am Dom if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is a&o Koln Dom better than Ibis Koeln Am Dom?

1.  More guest reviews (437 vs 218), so the rating is more reliable (×2.0)

### Why is Ibis Koeln Am Dom better than a&o Koln Dom?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.9) (+0.5)
2.  170 m closer to the beach (4.8 km vs 4.9 km) (−170 m)
3.  210 m closer to public transport (−210 m)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2013) (+5y)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | a&o Koln Dom | Ibis Koeln Am Dom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.4  (+0.5) |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9  (+0.4) |
| Beach access | 6.2 | 7.0  (+0.8) |
| Public transport | 9.6 | 10.0  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.4  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.4  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 437  (+219) | 218 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5  (+0.3) |
| Google reviews | 1,367  (+482) | 885 |
| Rank in Cologne | top 86% | top 44%  (+42%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.9  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Innenstadt centre | 480 m | 490 m |
| To public transport | 230 m | 20 m  (−210 m) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★½ |
| Rooms | – | 71 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2018  (+5y) |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

## Location

220 m apart

a&o Koln Dom: city centre: 320 m, nearest station Wuppertal Hbf: 230 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Ibis Koeln Am Dom: city centre: 330 m, nearest station Wuppertal Hbf: 20 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## a&o Koln Dom or Ibis Koeln Am Dom: common questions

### Which is better, a&o Koln Dom or Ibis Koeln Am Dom?

Ibis Koeln Am Dom leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, a&o Koln Dom or Ibis Koeln Am Dom?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are a&o Koln Dom and Ibis Koeln Am Dom?

The two hotels are 220 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/a-o-koln-dom-cologne-vs-ibis-koeln-am-dom-cologne/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/