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a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

Hotel with a bar, 9-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral

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Located in central Cologne, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offers an urban retreat with free in-room WiFi and a lively bar. The Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum are a short walk away. This smoke-free hotel’s attentive staff ensures guests have everything they need.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €93
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Ursulaplatz 10, Cologne, 50668

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Musical Dome - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tang Wang - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frittenwerk Köln Hbf - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Crobag - ‬6 min walk

About this property

a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof provides amenities such as a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, secured bike storage and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (EUR 17 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 14
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 14
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 14 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and from EUR 5.95 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 17 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 14 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Madison am
Madison am Dom
Madison am Dom Cologne
Madison am Dom Hotel
Madison am Dom Hotel Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof pet-friendly?

Yes, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 14 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof on 30 Nov 2025 start from €88.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

Self-parking is available for EUR 17 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 14 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 14 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Goldene Kammer, Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Hohe Strasse and Eigelstein Torburg are also within 10 minutes. Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 9 minutes by foot and Ebertplatz U-Bahn is 10 minutes.

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a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 450 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stopover

We visited as a quick stopover enroute by train from Sweden to the UK. The hotel was easy to find and a short walk from Cologne station. We arrived just after 11.30pm and were greeted and provided our room. The room was basic, but clean, warm and functional. Only downside was no lift as we had some heavy bags, but on balance a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A&O galluswerte would go to this place and study.

If A&o galluswerte was hell i would say that this was supergood. If the receptionist at galluswerte was the worst , this receptionist was the best. Thank you for your professionalism
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious but extremly warm

The hotel had wonder ful staff and spacious rooms, but it was very noisy from the street and horribly warm with no ac on the room. We had to dampen our towels with ice cold water and cover ourselves just to get the body temperature down. Impossible to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This staff, especially Mohammad, went beyond the call of duty. My rental car battery died in the garage because I left my hazards on. When I told him the problem. He first looked at the car with me to see if there was a back up battery. When I couldn’t get my call to go through to roadside services, he used his personal phone; when we found out they were closed for the day, he called the rental car company, met the truck with me and made sure it started. He helped us every step of the way. He was so kind. We met 3 of the front desk staff- and each one was friendly as well. This is also a great location. We walked to so many things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Feeling mislead and scammed.

Horrible experience with this hotel. Would give them 0 stars if I could. Asked if we could switch hotels (exact same hotel different part of the city) to be closer to the train station we were arriving at very late at night. They advised consideration would be given once we booked the other hotel and provided the confirmation number. We did this and hoped for a switch. The day after check out we got a message saying they would not honour the switch and we were on the hook for the bookings at both hotels. I found this very misleading and scheming on their part to get more $ out of us. Would never stay at this hotel again! Very disappointed in their conduct!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Liked: Staff & service
Sehr Laut
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Ich wurde raus geschmissen, weil jemand ungefragt und ungebeten zu Besuch gekommen ist. Und das Sonntag Abend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything we wanted to do and a8 minute walk to the train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s not bad for a 1-night stay. Especially if you are in transit. But the reception area is very unwelcoming, cold, with vending machines lining one wall. The room itself was simply ‘okay’. Clean enough. Bed was comfortable. The shower was deadly slippery — so if you issues with mobility I would not recommend using the shower. Overall, for the price, I would have expected a more comfortable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heiko

Liked: Staff & service
Temperatur der Dusche konnte schlecht reguliert werden. Ständiger Wechsel von heiß und kalt. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ilja

Liked: Staff & service
Prima voor wat het is. Een hostel dichtbij het station. Schoonmaak kan beter. Stofnesten en dubieuze vlekken beddengoed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles wie erwartet. Wiederholt zufrieden.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Für einen kurzen Aufenthalt und wenn man nur Übernachten möchte, ganz in Ordnung.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kashyap

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the price they charge. Also, the popcorn machine is a scam for the amount they charge. Avoid it.

10/10 Excellent

Grit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war super Nett, es ist einfach aber ordentlich und sauber. Die Lage ist sehr gut dann man in wenigen Schritten am BHF,klar das man da auch Nachts Züge hört,allerdings nicht extrem laut.wir konnten auch bei offenen Fenster gut schlafen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

RINA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
숙소 위치가 지하철역 도보 1-2분에 위치하여 매우 만족스럽웠으며 주변 관광지 가기도 아주 좋습니다!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Praktisch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lokman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sehr nette Personal bin zweimal dort gewesen nur wegen weil ich die personal nett finde 🤗👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

José Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cuidado com housekeep... loucos

Recepção falava espanhol, um grande diferencial, atendente super gentil. Serviço de limpeza ruim, cheiro estranho no banheiro, cama, lençol e travesseiro. Pela manhã nos enganamos com o check-out em alguns minutos e de maneira louca e insensata o Serviço de limpeza abriu a porta do quarto sem bater... bringando para nossa saída imediata. Lastimável.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIANO IRWING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio fue muy amable. Las habitaciones amplias y cómodas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bjoern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir wurden super nett Empfangen.Alles wurde uns erklärt. Das Personal ist super nett und sehr hilfsbereit. Auch nach dem Check Out konnten wir unser Gepäck sicher verwahren lassen bis unser Zug fuhr. Auch ein weiterer Aufenthalt im Hostel nach dem Check Out war kein Problem( Aufenthaltsraum. Auch Kaffee wurde uns Angebot. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr zentral, aber schmuddelige Bahnhofsgegend. Im Zummer vieles dreckig, abgenutzt oder kaputt, Mängel wurden trotz Rückmeldung am Empfang nicht behoben.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Siisti ja asiallinen

Siisti ja edullinen hostelli lähellä asemaa. Sopii erinomaisesti pikaiseen yöpymiseen junamatkojen välissä.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024