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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
Hallway
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
$77 nightly
The total price is $87
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
6.6 out of 10, 1,000 reviews
$77 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Musical Dome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.1 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

  • ‪Hafenterrasse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Krua Thai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zerin Döner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Lyskirchen Köln - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Takezo Ramen Bar - ‬1 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.

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
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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
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
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 Old Town Cologne, a short 4-minute walk from Heumarkt U-Bahn and 15 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Reviews

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean hotel

Nice and clean hotel.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovley little

Great little hotel, lots of character Breakfast was lovley. Great location, in walking distance of everything
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location. Very friendly and helpful in hotel.
Conor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff Good value for money
Mohamed, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Really cute accommodation with old-style decor. Facilities are good and the staff are nice. The buffet breakfast has a lot of options which is great!
Isabelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel!

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

8/10 Very good

As we need

Just spend a night. As we expected, the generous free breakfast is beyond. Very old but bed is clean. Good for budget travelers
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historical Hotel: 5-star

I love the medieval vibes of the hotel, and upon research, the hotel has been in service since the 12th century. I love the location and its proximity to public transport and tourist attractions. The staff were also lovely.
Jan Kelvin, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

2/10 Poor

There was no A/C in the room and you couldn't open the window. Also the bathroom was so small i couldn't of used the toilet
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So nice decorated with remaining from buildings as well paintings etc from early ages
Alexander, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to the centre. Helpful staff. Clean room. Could leave our cases there after checkout. Be aware there is a sex shop next door.
Fran, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not bad, would stay again if price was right.

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.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cool, Quirky and full of Character,

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

6/10 Good

Modest accommodations

Property photos look much nicer than actual hotel. Hotel felt more like a nice hostel. Located next to exotic shops and cinema. Nice weather during my stay so not having air conditioning was not too big of an issue. Restroom plumbing had a poor smell. Accommodations worked but I think it is overpriced for what you get.
Lloyd, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Unknown to us, the bed was infested with bed bugs. Completely ruined our stay in Cologne. Although the reception staff were very sympathetic, the manager/owner could not care less about our grievance.
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

I have no complaints at all about the cleanliness of the hotel, the staff or the buffet breakfast. My only complaint was that the room sound proofing wasn't as good and I could hear the conversations of the people on the street at 03:20 while trying to get to sleep. Otherwise, it was a perfectly pleasant stay
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was able to site see easily.
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

No thrills hotel in good location.
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location

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.
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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