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title: "NH Collection Koln Mediapark vs Steigenberger Hotel Koln"
description: "NH Collection Koln Mediapark or Steigenberger Hotel Koln in Cologne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nh-collection-koln-mediapark-cologne-vs-steigenberger-hotel-koln-cologne/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-31
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# NH Collection Koln Mediapark vs Steigenberger Hotel Koln

Both are in Cologne, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Innenstadt
## [NH Collection Koln Mediapark](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-collection-koln-mediapark-cologne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1894931/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Komponistenviertel
## [Steigenberger Hotel Koln](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/steigenberger-hotel-koln-cologne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2142190/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Steigenberger Hotel Koln if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 84)

### Why is NH Collection Koln Mediapark better than Steigenberger Hotel Koln?

1.  Has a gym

### Why is Steigenberger Hotel Koln better than NH Collection Koln Mediapark?

1.  230 m closer to public transport (−230 m)
2.  More guest reviews (969 vs 247), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)
3.  66 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+66)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 84) (+13)
5.  11 more sights within 1 km (+11)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | NH Collection Koln Mediapark | Steigenberger Hotel Koln |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.4 | 9.4  (+1.0) |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+0.8) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+3.0) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 10.0  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 247 | 969  (+722) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5  (+0.3) | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | 3,773  (+229) | 3,544 |
| Rank in Cologne | top 15% | top 12%  (+3%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4 | 9.4  (+1.0) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 330 m | 100 m  (−230 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 84 | 150  (+66) |
| To the nearest food shop | 370 m | 70 m  (−300 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 16  (+13) |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 | 26  (+11) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 217 | 305 |
| Floors | 6 | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

NH Collection Koln MediaparkSteigenberger Hotel Koln

           

-   NH Collection Koln Mediapark is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
-   NH Collection Koln Mediapark: €135 a night on average · Steigenberger Hotel Koln: €185 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Cologne by month](https://stayversus.com/en/germany/cologne/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[NH Collection Koln Mediapark prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-collection-koln-mediapark-cologne/prices/)[Steigenberger Hotel Koln prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/steigenberger-hotel-koln-cologne/prices/)

## Location

1.4 km apart

NH Collection Koln Mediapark: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station U Christophstraße / MediaPark: 330 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 17 km, 84 places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.

Steigenberger Hotel Koln: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station U-Bahn Rudolfplatz: 100 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Cologne

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

## NH Collection Koln Mediapark or Steigenberger Hotel Koln: common questions

### Which is better, NH Collection Koln Mediapark or Steigenberger Hotel Koln?

They are evenly matched. NH Collection Koln Mediapark is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Steigenberger Hotel Koln is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, NH Collection Koln Mediapark or Steigenberger Hotel Koln?

Over the year NH Collection Koln Mediapark costs about €135 a night on average against €185 at Steigenberger Hotel Koln, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### How far apart are NH Collection Koln Mediapark and Steigenberger Hotel Koln?

The two hotels are 1.4 km 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/nh-collection-koln-mediapark-cologne-vs-steigenberger-hotel-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/