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title: "Hotel Merlin, Cologne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Merlin in Cologne: rated 9.1 by guests, Hotel. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel
# Hotel Merlin

Innenstadt, Cologne, Germany

9.1 ·  Excellent 12 reviews ·  #33 #33 of 131 in Cologne ·  8.4 Location score
## About Hotel Merlin

Hotel Merlin is a hotel in Innenstadt, Cologne, Germany. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 12 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Cologne. The nearest beach is 890 m away. The nearest airport, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 12

Siegesstraße 40 [hotel-merlin.de](http://www.hotel-merlin.de)

## How Hotel Merlin scores

Better rated than 74% of hotels in Cologne

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Beach access **7.3**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Cologne average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Minibar
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **90**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **8**

<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="">890 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ottoplatz Bahnhof-Deutz</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 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="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Phantasialand360 m
-   Reiterstandbild Kaiser Wilhelm I.500 m
-   Rtl Sommerfest620 m
-   design post640 m
-   Gemeinschaft Kölner Schausteller E.g. (gks)660 m
-   Memorial to Gay and Lesbian Victims of National Socialism890 m

## Hotel Merlin: in detail

At Hotel Merlin, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Hotel Merlin with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and blackout curtains to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to bottled water and mini bar. Hotel Merlin offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations.

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## Questions about Hotel Merlin

### How do guests rate Hotel Merlin?

Hotel Merlin has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 12 reviews, which is better than 74% of rated hotels in Cologne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Merlin?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

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

The nearest airport, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hotel Merlin close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 890 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hotel Merlin have?

Hotel Merlin has 8 rooms.

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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