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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

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
8.4
Score by category
2 of 5
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Hotel★★★★Komponistenviertel

Steigenberger Hotel Koln

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
9.4
Score by category
2 of 5
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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. 1Has a gym

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

  1. 1230 m closer to public transport−230 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (969 vs 247), so the rating is more reliable×3.9
  3. 366 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+66
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 84)+13
  5. 511 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 MediaparkSteigenberger 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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      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

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      Hotel prices in Cologne by month

      All months
      Month NH Collection Koln MediaparkSteigenberger Hotel Koln
      November€179€230
      December€183€243
      January€104€139
      February€112€172
      March€150€190
      April€120€164
      May€125€176
      June€183€229
      July€101€156
      August€95€154
      September€191–
      October€332–

      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 monthSteigenberger Hotel Koln prices by month

      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.

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      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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      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