a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof vs Maternushaus
Both are in Cologne, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelInnenstadt
a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Innenstadt
Maternushaus
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 190 m apart.
Choose a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Choose Maternushaus if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof better than Maternushaus?
- 1180 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.3 km)−180 m
- 2More guest reviews (402 vs 84), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
Why is Maternushaus better than a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.0)+0.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof vs Maternushaus: which hotel is better? | a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof | Maternushaus |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Beach access | 6.4 +0.6 | 5.8 |
| Public transport | 9.4 +0.5 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.7 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 402 +318 | 84 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | 4.4/5 +0.8 |
| Google reviews | 1,305 | 1,704 +399 |
| Rank in Cologne | top 80% | top 14% +66% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 +0.2 | 9.2 |
| Distance to Innenstadt centre | 900 m | 910 m |
| To the beach | 1.1 km −180 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 250 m −100 m | 360 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 37 | 40 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 40 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
190 m apart
a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof or Maternushaus: common questions
Which is better, a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof or Maternushaus?
a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. Maternushaus is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof or Maternushaus?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Maternushaus is 1.3 km.
How far apart are a&o Koln Hauptbahnhof and Maternushaus?
The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.
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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