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title: "BURNS Art Cologne vs Dorint an der Messe Köln: which hotel is better?"
description: "BURNS Art Cologne or Dorint an der Messe Köln in Cologne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# BURNS Art Cologne vs Dorint an der Messe Köln

Both are in Cologne, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Innenstadt
## [BURNS Art Cologne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/burns-art-cologne-cologne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1233819/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Deutz
## [Dorint an der Messe Köln](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dorint-an-der-messe-koln-cologne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1363437/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Dorint an der Messe Köln

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose BURNS Art Cologne if you want

-   free parking
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 25 / 313)

### Choose Dorint an der Messe Köln if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.6)
-   to walk to the sights (1.7 km / 2.5 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (12 / 4)
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is BURNS Art Cologne better than Dorint an der Messe Köln?

1.  Has free parking
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (25 vs 313 rooms) (−288)

### Why is Dorint an der Messe Köln better than BURNS Art Cologne?

1.  820 m closer to the city centre (−820 m)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  700 m closer to public transport (−700 m)
5.  More guest reviews (114 vs 20), so the rating is more reliable (×5.7)
6.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
7.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 37) (+17)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | BURNS Art Cologne | Dorint an der Messe Köln |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Location | 4.5 | 6.9  (+2.4) |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 7.5  (+5.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 10.0  (+10.0) |
| Public transport | 5.5 | 9.3  (+3.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.6  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 114  (+94) |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 4,125 |
| Rank in Cologne | top 38% | top 20%  (+18%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.5 | 6.9  (+2.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km | 1.7 km  (−820 m) |
| To public transport | 980 m | 280 m  (−700 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 12  (+8) |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m  (−490 m) | 750 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 9  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 25 | 313 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 24  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.0 km apart

BURNS Art Cologne: city centre: 2.5 km, nearest station Bahnhof Köln-Deutzerfeld: 980 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 14 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

Dorint an der Messe Köln: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Köln Messe Deutz Bf: 280 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 14 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Cologne

[Cologne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/germany/north-rhine-westphalia/koeln/weather)

## BURNS Art Cologne or Dorint an der Messe Köln: common questions

### Which is better, BURNS Art Cologne or Dorint an der Messe Köln?

Dorint an der Messe Köln leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, BURNS Art Cologne or Dorint an der Messe Köln?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Dorint an der Messe Köln is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for BURNS Art Cologne.

### How far apart are BURNS Art Cologne and Dorint an der Messe Köln?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/burns-art-cologne-cologne-vs-dorint-an-der-messe-koln-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/