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 cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Daily housekeeping
Laundry service
The current price is RM328
RM328
RM369 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Room options
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Family Quadruple Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds
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Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
19 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
19 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
19 sq m
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
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 a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only 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
DONE
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 and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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
Off-site parking within 1148 ft (EUR 22 per day)
DONE
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
Travelling with children
Children stay for 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
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Alarm clock
Free cot/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 checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout 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 that 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
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt
Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln
Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln
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 that you 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 social distancing 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
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Room
Service staff
Location
Christmas markets
Restaurant
Food
Bathroom
Coffee
Train station
Reviews
8/10 Good
24 Jun 2025
Great staff
Good value for money
Mohamed
Mohamed, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
4 May 2025
Nice hotel!
Nice hotel within the budget and very close to everything!
Konstantinos
Konstantinos, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jun 2025
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
Isabelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Apr 2025
So nice decorated with remaining from buildings as well paintings etc from early ages
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Apr 2025
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
Verified traveller
7-night trip
8/10 Good
27 May 2025
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
Fran, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Oct 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
2/10 Terrible
7 Jul 2025
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
Richard, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Aug 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
10/10 Excellent
7 Jul 2024
Was able to site see easily.
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Mar 2025
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
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Dec 2023
Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
Elaine
Elaine, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Apr 2024
No thrills hotel in good location.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Dec 2023
Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Conor
Conor, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
30 Nov 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
8/10 Good
13 Aug 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 traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Good
15 Dec 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
8/10 Good
17 Jan 2025
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Oleksandr
Oleksandr, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Jan 2024
Staff always welcome you checking in / out order taxis 🚕 on request arrival within less than 5 minutes
Glyn
Glyn, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
30 Mar 2025
Good value, location, service,Get what you pay for
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Aug 2024
Everything as expected.
Katarina
Katarina, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
22 Sept 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
4/10 Poor
2 Nov 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
8/10 Good
15 Mar 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
2/10 Terrible
17 Jul 2024
Horrific customer service. Place is run down , and if you have small children be aware of all the sex shops next door