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Stern am Rathaus

3.5 star property
Hotel in Cologne, a short walk to Cologne Cathedral

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Comfort Double Room
Front of property
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
Dining
Hallway
Stern am Rathaus welcomes travelers with its prime location near Cologne Cathedral and thoughtful breakfast service. Multilingual staff offer attentive concierge assistance, praised by guests. Visitors stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy authentic local cuisine.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €175
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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About the area

Map
Buergerstrasse 6, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • Old Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Musical Dome - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eiscafé Raffaello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peters Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Papa Joe's Biersalon Klimperkasten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Class Residence Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Zum Prinzen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Stern am Rathaus

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum, Stern am Rathaus has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Stern am Rathaus have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Rainfall showers, deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • 42-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12.50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night

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 local cuisine breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12.5 per night (492 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Stern am Rathaus
Stern am Rathaus Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel
Stern am Rathaus Hotel Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel
Stern am Rathaus Cologne
Stern am Rathaus Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Stern am Rathaus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stern am Rathaus?

As of 12 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stern am Rathaus on 19 Oct 2025 start from €167.00, 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.

What time is check-in at Stern am Rathaus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stern am Rathaus?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Stern am Rathaus located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of City Hall, Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Chocolate Museum and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds are also within 1 mile (2 km). Heumarkt U-Bahn is 5 minutes by foot and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Stern am Rathaus Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room, wonderful breakfast, and a fantastic staff that went above and beyond to be sure we enjoyed our stay. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great building and location. Service is impressive. Delicious brake fast, clean and modern rooms. A must stay hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, friendly staff, nice furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gobiga

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay in cologne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly staff. Very good breakfast as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

A cosy boutique hotel walking distance from the main railway station and cathedral. Very comfortable room, wonderful breakfasts, and exceptional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay and would happily return!! Great breakfast, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You MUST stay here if you're visiting Cologne! 😊 This hotel is perfectly located—just steps away from all the major sights and attractions. It backs onto a charming square filled with shops, restaurants, and cafes, and it's right next to the historic City Hall, giving you that authentic Cologne atmosphere right outside your door. Our room was clean, quiet, and very comfortable—exactly what you want after a long day of sightseeing. But what truly made our stay memorable was the incredible staff. We had the pleasure of interacting with Francisco and Kai, both of whom went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their customer service was outstanding—no request was too much, and they always greeted us with a smile. Breakfast was another highlight! A great spread overall, but the made-to-order omelettes were especially delicious and worth waking up for. All in all, this hotel was a perfect home base for our time in Cologne. Highly recommend, and we would absolutely stay here again!
Front of the hotel
City square which is only steps from the hotel with many great places to eat.
City hall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts who are extremely helpful as well, breakfast and room...very central but quiet. We would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay in this hotel, all the staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast is extensive and very well presented. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom facilities were very good. No hesitation in staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet wine clean and comfortable with excellent friendly staff. Great location for dining and underground or walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ingmar was an awesome host. He offered us help, advice and useful tips for visiting the city. Breakfast was delicious and well prepared. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in the heart of the old town with fabulously friendly service, clean rooms, a comfortable bed and a really good breakfast. The little cherry pancakes were wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Bas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With a last minute booking to Cologne we could not have made a better choice. Excellent location from central station, slept smoothly in the great bed and enjoyed a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Phenomenal hotel

What a truly exceptional hotel! You can tell what pride the staff take in making their guests feel welcomed and comfortable. Francisco especially went out of his way to give recommendations and help with all aspects of my stay. Great location, an easy 5-minute walk to the main train station and cathedral (thanks to clear instructions provided by the hotel in advance). The rooms are cozy, very clean, and very comfortable. And the breakfast buffet is the best I had on my multi-city trip! I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
View from my room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

This hotel was the cherry on top of our trip!

The hotel where everything is 5 star: hospitality, breakfast, room, and location. We really enjoyed our 2 night visit. The hotel is really small and therefore really quiet as well. The hosts really make you feel welcome and are so helpful. Our stay at Stern am Rathaus was the cherry on top of our Cologne visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the best location, it’s quiet, clean, comfortable, safe, and the breakfast was so delicious, beautiful, and had a wide variety of foods. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay because of the friendly staff. The customer service is one of many reasons i want to go back.

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Stern Am Rathaus. Centrally located with close walking proximity to the main train station, cathedral, shops and restaurants. Excellent staff including Ingmar, Francisco, and Clare were all wonderful. Highly recommended, great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Attentive and helpful! Breakfast was amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Indrani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay in Cologne

Fabulous boutique hotel situated near thevCologne Cahedral and very close to the Rhine River. Their breakfast is very varied and delicious! They cater to all types of travelers with different dietary needs. Any time they help tourists with directions and suggestions that are unique and great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

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

A rare gem amongst hotels

A wonderfull place where service is very high, comfy place, perfect location and you feel welcome and at home. A rare gem amongst hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

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

Superb Little Hotel

Superb little hotel with fantastic hospitality and within easy walking distance of the Central Station, Old Town and River Rhine. Excellent relaxed breakfast, good selection of food and drink. What makes this hotel special is the enthusiasm and attentiveness of the staff. We would certainly stay here again and recommend this hotel to friends and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay at this small boutique hotel. The staff were all wonderfully friendly and very helpful (even when I was completely clueless haha). This was my first solo international trip and they couldn’t have made me feel more at home in beautiful Köln. I sincerely look forward to my next stay at the Stern am Rathaus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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