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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

City-center hotel within walking distance of Chocolate Museum

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Lobby lounge
In the heart of Cologne, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Relax with helpful staff, luggage storage, and an elevator at your service.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
$76 nightly
The total price is $85
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Musical Dome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 56 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 16 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Severinstrasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
  • Poststrasse U-Bahn - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramen Bar Takezo Köln - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Okinii Köln GmbH - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harry's New-York Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bier- und Weinstube Kölsche Stuff - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jogisushi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

When you stay at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Musical Dome and LANXESS Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Heumarkt U-Bahn is 4 minutes and Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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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Children

    • Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1148 ft (EUR 22 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1264
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Altstadt Köln
Köln Novum Hotel
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
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Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
Novum Hotel Köln
Novum Hotel Köln Altstadt
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Cologne
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Hotel Cologne
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen 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 Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 15.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen like?

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is in Innenstadt, a short 4-minute walk from Heumarkt U-Bahn and 15 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

Hotel room was basic but clean and with a free breakfast very good value for money.
3-night trip

8/10

Nice hotel within the budget and very close to everything!
2-night trip

8/10

We had a comfortable stay the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, unfortunately the carpet was very grubby. The staff were very helpful
2-night trip

6/10

Only one lady with light coloured hair and a guy was friendly, the other 3 ladys i met behind reception were very arrogant and not welcoming. Rooms were dated but fine to sleep in! Hotel itself is quite nice. The breakfast was ok not great needs more options.
2-night trip

10/10

Great little place, huge by Europe standards, clean functional convenient. Was quirky, dark, but definitely filled with character and atmosphere look forward to staying there again next conference in Cologne
7-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again.
2-night trip

8/10

Decent hotel in a good area. Clean and comfortable bed/bathroom. The included breakfast was very nice and the staff were super helpful.
3-night trip

10/10

Was able to site see easily.
4-night trip

10/10

Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
4-night trip

6/10

Very good location to get to Dom and Christmas markets. Shower flooded our first room but relocated without any hassle. Breakfast room too small and ground floor rooms were noisy at night.
4-night trip

8/10

No thrills hotel in good location.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.
2-night trip

8/10

This is a heritage hotel, offering good value, a convenient location with a helpful staff. When I had an issue with a third party booking company, they assisted me in resolving it. For those with reasonable expectations, it is an excellent choice. After reading the reviews, those that were disappointed were not very grounded in reality and expected the experience of a brand new hotel, which is unreasonable. For example, many people were complaining about the lack of an elevator ignoring the fact, it is an older building that cannot easily retrofit an elevator into. The location is central and some of the businesses nearby may not appeal to some, but this is not in the hotel’s control and they provide a safe and clean environment. I would stay here again.
3-night trip

8/10

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2-night trip

8/10

The place is close enough to the city center and for the train station. It's easy to get by on foot. For the price and the location is a fair service. Don't expect anything fancy, but the rooms are clean, beds confortable and the breakfast is ok to start off your day of visit.
4-night trip

8/10

Excellent for the Christmas markets. also the Ramen restaurant across the road is highly recommended. Not sure I can cope with a single bed anymore though (my only complaint).
4-night trip

8/10

Staff always welcome you checking in / out order taxis 🚕 on request arrival within less than 5 minutes
2-night trip

10/10

Everything as expected.
3-night trip

4/10

Breakfast was ok. Also the cleaning. But we had to shut the Windows because of the noice. Banking on doors all the time. I know that the street was full of sexshops. It is okay for us but not when it goes into the hotel.
3-night trip

4/10

The hotel rooms were very dated and needed renovating. Shower leaked, shower rail was held up by electrical wire. There was no kettle or refreshments in the room. It's a very loud hotel, lots of doors banging throughout the day and night. The hotel is based next to a sex shop and a sec cinemas. Breakfast is basic but does the job. Staff were friendly. But we won't be returning.
3-night trip

8/10

Some fun bits of architecture. Hotel was okay. Very nice italian restaurant opposite, but also surrounded by sex shops. Staff were excellent - partner was ill and they were very accommodating, fetching tea, dry toast etc

4/10

Very dated and is in need of renovation.
3-night trip

2/10

Horrific customer service. Place is run down , and if you have small children be aware of all the sex shops next door
2-night trip

2/10

Not clean. Dirty
1-night trip

8/10

Good hotel,very friendly and helpful staff. Only downside is that the hotel advertises for free drinks if you don't let your room het cleaned, but there where no free drinks and the staff doesn't know anything about it although it's on a flyer in the room. So don't expect any drinks, just let your room get cleaned.
3-night trip