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
6.86.8 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
The current price is $68
$68
includes taxes & fees
$61 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Room options
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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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Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
205 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
205 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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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
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
205 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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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
Harrys 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
Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 1148 ft (EUR 22 per day)
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 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.
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 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
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff.
Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2024
Decent hotel in a good area. Clean and comfortable bed/bathroom. The included breakfast was very nice and the staff were super helpful.
Brooke
Brooke, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 30, 2024
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
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Was able to site see easily.
David
David, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 3, 2025
dissapointed
It's an extremely old hotel. People at reception are like robots. there is no parking place. we asked for water boiler but there was no boiler at entire hotel where we could ake a cup of tea in our room. only good thing was the quite central location. If you can spend a bit more money you better look for a different hotel.
Mehmet
Mehmet, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
The rooms are clean. employees are friendly
Seyma Tugce
Seyma Tugce, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2023
Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
Elaine
Elaine, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2024
No thrills hotel in good location.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2023
Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Conor
Conor, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 2, 2024
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.
George
George, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 28, 2024
Hotel was like a museum the most unattractive hotel reception I have been in,No facilities like cafe bar area. Rooms also dated
Duncan
Duncan, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 22, 2024
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.
Jannie
Jannie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Everything as expected.
Katarina
Katarina, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2022
Great location but hotel is outdated
Older hotel with outdated rooms. The location and staff are great.
Goran
Goran, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2023
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).
Ronald
Ronald, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2023
Cheap accommodation, for sleep one night is okay
Iuliia
Iuliia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2024
Staff always welcome you checking in / out order taxis 🚕 on request arrival within less than 5 minutes
Glyn
Glyn, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 26, 2024
Breakfast ok,location ok but hotel has a very tired appearance. Room basic and in need of modernisation.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 1, 2024
Not clean. Dirty
Saravana Kumar
Saravana Kumar, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 17, 2024
Horrific customer service. Place is run down , and if you have small children be aware of all the sex shops next door
Catalina
Catalina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2023
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
Felix
8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2024
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.
Katja
Katja, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 24, 2024
A full account of our stay.
Checking in in the evening the young man was overly helpful.
The room did NOT look like the pictures, the carpet very dirty as was the one chair in our room. The bedding an towels nice, but we both rolled to the middle, old bed.
Breakfast nice as was the morning staff.
Also NO Wifi the 2 days we were there!
They said…working on it?
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 11, 2024
Very loud sometimes bathroom has boards instead of a celing