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Hotel · ★★★★ · [Novotel](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/novotel/)

# Novotel Koeln City

Innenstadt, Cologne, Germany

8.1 ·  Very good 107 reviews ·  #94 #94 of 131 in Cologne ·  4.4/5 on Google, 3,488 reviews ·  8.3 Location score
## About Novotel Koeln City

Novotel Koeln City is a hotel in Innenstadt, Cologne, Germany. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 107 reviews. Facilities include spa, restaurant, bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Cologne. The nearest airport, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 222

- **Floors:** 6

- **Last renovated:** 2016

- **Chain:** Novotel

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

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## How Novotel Koeln City scores

Better rated than 29% of hotels in Cologne

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Facilities **8.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **6.0**
-   Beach access **2.6**
-   Public transport **8.5**

Cologne average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

3,488 Google reviews

-   5★49%
-   4★37%
-   3★8%
-   2★2%
-   1★3%

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

## Amenities

SpaRestaurantBarGymFree parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **87**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **106**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **14**

<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="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">U Kartäuserhof</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">430 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum490 m
-   German Sports and Olympic Museum580 m
-   Schokoladenmuseum Köln590 m
-   Museo del chocolate610 m
-   Kölner Kartause610 m
-   Imhoff-Stollwerck Museum620 m

## Novotel Koeln City: in detail

At Novotel Koeln City, 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. Discover the wonders of Cologne with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi and car hire. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the dry cleaning service and laundry service provided at Novotel Koeln City. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Additionally, you can obtain minor travel essentials and miscellaneous items at the convenience stores without departing from the Novotel Koeln City. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Novotel Koeln City come furnished with blackout curtains to cater to your needs and comfort. 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, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Novotel Koeln City, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. At Novotel Koeln City, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site BBQ facilities available. At Novotel Koeln City, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the sauna situated precisely at the hotel. At the hotel fitness center, you have the option to engage in your daily exercise routine or simply alleviate your jet lag by breaking a sweat.

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## Questions about Novotel Koeln City

### How do guests rate Novotel Koeln City?

Novotel Koeln City has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 107 reviews, which is better than 29% of rated hotels in Cologne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Koeln City?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Novotel Koeln City include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at Novotel Koeln City?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Novotel Koeln City from the airport?

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

### Is Novotel Koeln City close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Novotel Koeln City have?

Novotel Koeln City has 222 rooms on 6 floors.

### Are pets allowed at Novotel Koeln City?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

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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