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Art Rock Downtown Hotel

Hotel within easy reach of Cologne Cathedral

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In the heart of Cologne, Art Rock Downtown Hotel offers a unique blend of art and comfort. With a library at your fingertips and delicious snacks from the deli, you'll feel right at home. Connect to in-room WiFi and take advantage of helpful staff who are always happy to lend a hand.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Self parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Room, 6 beds (Bed linen/Towels for extra charge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Room, 8 beds (Bed linen/towels for extra charge)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Room, 10 beds (Bed linen/towels for extra charge)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hohe Str. 30a, Cologne, 50667

What's nearby

  • Hay Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Neumarkt - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 13 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 56 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 12 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Neumarkt U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Merzenich - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Galeria Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sono - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SonnenscheinEtage - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Art Rock Downtown Hotel

Art Rock Downtown Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Heumarkt U-Bahn is 4 minutes and Neumarkt U-Bahn is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 15 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 15 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Motown City Hotel
Hardrock Motown City
Art Rock Downtown Hotel Hotel
Art Rock Downtown Hotel Cologne
Art Rock Downtown Hotel Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Does Art Rock Downtown Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Art Rock Downtown Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Art Rock Downtown Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Art Rock Downtown Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Art Rock Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Art Rock Downtown Hotel like?

Art Rock Downtown Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Heumarkt U-Bahn and 12 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Reviews

Art Rock Downtown Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Rose, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Family stay , good location, modern room and clean.
Jeremy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Outside is ok but hotel itself is very nice. Perfect for family or group of 3. Clean and well appointed. Comfortable beds and super efficient private bathroom. Thank you.
MARGARET, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were helpful, rooms were clean.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great spot Clean and friendly staff
Sage, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly with really comfortable bed for a good nights sleep
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Good location near the downtown area with lots of stores and restaurants nearby. Cathedral is close as well as the river, nice location
Joe, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was across the river from Lanxess so very convenient. Easy check in and close to metro.
Shannon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice, clean downtown hotel

Nice, clean downtown hotel. Short walk to Dom, downtown, train, and so on. Liked it, and friendly helpful staff. Decent breakfast too, and a nice patio for those who like to sit outside a little.
Jørgen, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Affordable option for one night if in transit

Downtown location, ok for a one-night stay if you are in transit. The hotel is on the rooftop of a Parking building. Everything is in the 6th floor of the building. Access is through a narrow and obscure corridor with self-payment parking machines at the entrance. If I had know this, I don't book it as it didn't feel safe at all. The rooms are exactly as you see it in the pictures, nothing special but well kept and clean. If you need a place to sleep one night and continue your journey, this can be an affordable option. If you are looking for more hotel amenities and better stay experience, this is not the hotel for you.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good experience!

Location very good, staff always attending!
Rajarshi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and fairly new looking facility, friendly and helpful staff, well maintained. Maybe not as ‚hip‘ as the name and lobby photo might suggest but perfectly functional and comfortable in every regard.
KLAUS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service

Wonderful stay here with my husband The man at the reception was so kind that h came downstairs to the car park to speak to the car parking lady to help translate that we have paid for our parking so we wouldn't get charged. Honestly lovely service and a great hotel. If we're in cologne, we would stay here again!
Rosie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Burr its cold in here...

Overall, it's in a perfect location for the Cathedral and the Chocolate Museum. The room was big enough to comfortably sleep my family of 6. However, the room was so cold! No matter what we did, it was still much too cold for comfort. Reception offered us a small space heater on the 2nd night which helped a little. The parking garage is convenient, only and $19 a night but a very tight squeeze for larger vehicles.
Sarah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

When we arrived at night about 8pm the entrance area was a bit off putting but please do not let this put you off.As soon as you get out of the lift the hotel area is clean and all staff were very helpful even though my German is non existent! Room clean and perfect forca few nights. Only slight complaint would be we booked a twin room but had a large doublecwith 2 single duvets but this was not a major issue.
Scott, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and friendly hotel

We had a one night stay at this great little hotel. Staff were friendly, the rooms clean and there are nice communal areas, including an outdoor terrace. It's on the 6th floor but there’s a lift. Location is close to the old town, only 10 or so minutes to cathedral and train station, and there's a decent small supemarket on the ground floor open quite late (10pm on our weekday) Just check in advance that you have the rooms you require, however, as we booked twins and were given doubles (although beds were the equivalent of 2 singles in width with separate duvets)
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Partially disappointing

The strong point of this hotel is the position, at walking distance from the most important attractions. At street level, in the same building, there is a large supermarket. There are many restaurants, bars, and shops in the area. The room was large enough for a single bed. There was also an armchair, a coffee table and a table with two stools. I used one of the latter as night table (missing). The garderobe needs repair. The table lamp swiched off unexpectedly and randomly. Amazingly, the minibar fridge was connected to the same circuit of all other power outlets, which are activated by the room key. Therefore, the fridge works only when you are in the room, which is completely silly and makes it unuseful. But above all, the air conditioning was fake: in "cool" mode, only the fan worked, without any cooling effect. During the night the room was quite hot, and opening the window did not help so much. The mattress is quite hard. The bathroom is modern and well equipped. However, there is no place to put the soap bar/shampoo in the shower. The room was cleaned every two days only, although the towels were changed every day. The night staff was friendly.
4-night trip

6/10 Good

Smallest room of our trip

Convenient location once you're there, but finding the parking lot and even finding the hotel was a challenge. It is near the Cathedral, but a lot of sketchy people hang around the whole area, especially after dark. If you have a wider vehicle, be very care driving up the ramp. We had a very small room with a pillar that made it difficult to get out of bed. No chair to sit on. Also no space for a chair.
Phillip, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small but functional and clean room. Helpful staff
Jeremy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed the balcony as well
Pete, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Alex, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, close to the train station and cathedral. Bit tricky to find the entrance. I think I was upgraded from a single to a standard room, it had a nice view of the cathedral. Pretty basic though, no fridge, kettle, chair, or table. Fine for a one-night stay.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay. Chair was broken but still functioned.
Paul, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cheap and great for a budget stay in a modern hostel.
Norma, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for families

We were in Cologne for one night in transit and wanted an affordable hotel with three beds and not a lot of frills. This is exactly what we got. If this is what you need, you will be happy. If you have expectations of comfort and luxury, then this is not for you.
Kyle, 1-night trip