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title: "Hotel Esplanade, Cologne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Esplanade in Cologne: rated 8.6 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hotel · ★★★
# Hotel Esplanade

Innenstadt, Cologne, Germany

8.6 ·  Very good 24 reviews ·  #47 #47 of 131 in Cologne ·  4.2/5 on Google, 621 reviews ·  9.2 Location score
## About Hotel Esplanade

Hotel Esplanade is a hotel in Innenstadt, Cologne, Germany. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 24 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Cologne. The nearest airport, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), is 16 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 14

Hohenstaufenring 56 [hotelesplanade.de](https://hotelesplanade.de/de-de/)

## How Hotel Esplanade scores

Better rated than 61% of hotels in Cologne

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **9.2**
-   Beach access **1.4**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Cologne average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

621 Google reviews

-   5★37%
-   4★40%
-   3★17%
-   2★4%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **96**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **24**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">km 689 Cologne Beach Club</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zülpicher Platz</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">200 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cologne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Bier Museum Kolsch, Koln De.120 m
-   Museum Ludwig in Cologne130 m
-   Kölner Blickfang300 m
-   Römisches Stadttor380 m
-   Sneakermuseum470 m
-   Kunsthandlung Osper510 m

## Hotel Esplanade: in detail

Hotel Esplanade offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Hotel Esplanade due to the hotel's dry cleaning service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

### Compare

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## Questions about Hotel Esplanade

### How do guests rate Hotel Esplanade?

Hotel Esplanade has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 24 reviews, which is better than 61% of rated hotels in Cologne.

### Does Hotel Esplanade include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Hotel Esplanade?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hotel Esplanade from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), is 16 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hotel Esplanade close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.6 km from the hotel.

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/hotel/hotel-esplanade-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/