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