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SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse

Travelers find a welcoming base in Cologne where vibrant markets and shops surround them, while bike rentals and express check-in make for hassle-free arrivals

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SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse is centrally located in Cologne, with on-site shopping. The historic Old Market and Neumarkt are nearby, and bike rentals make exploring easy. Guests enjoy the well-maintained property, free in-room WiFi, and attentive concierge service.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room Compact

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room Large | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room Large

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Alcove Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Alcove Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Innenstadt, a neighborhood in Cologne, SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse is near a metro station. Chocolate Museum and Palladium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Neumarkt and Cologne Cathedral. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Cologne Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Cologne travel guide
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An Den Dominikanern 1, Cologne, NRW, 50668

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • City-panorama of Cologne at dusk, Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, cathedral, the Musical Dome, Colonius TV tower, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
    Musical Dome
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Market
    Old Market
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Neumarkt
    Neumarkt
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station)
    2 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn
    6 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Reichard
    2 min walk
  • Da Pasquale
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Coffee Fellows
    3 min walk
  • Five Guys Köln Dom
    3 min walk

About this property

SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse

  • Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
  • Located close to Old Market and Neumarkt, SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse provides shopping on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and a billiards/pool table
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse include thoughtful touches such as first-run movies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services, cable channels, and first-run movies
    • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; EUR 6.90 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers onsite self-service check-in for guests. Assistance is available at nearby sister property Dom Hotel Am Roemerbrunnen from 7:30 AM-11 PM daily.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 6.9 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Old Market. Neumarkt and Chocolate Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) and Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Reviews

6.6

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 221 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and extremely close to the train station. We’re glad we stayed in this comfy place. Made a good one night stay. Private bathroom was also welcomed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little room and you couldn't get a better location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, room clean and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
check-in takes a min to get the hang of, but pretty simple, you get your door and room code after. super clean and comfiest bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elvira

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, check-in went smoothly but curtains let in some light pollution.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to cathedral and train station. Only complaints were the bed was small and not very comfortable, no space for toiletries, and curtains let in a lot of light from the street. Room was clean, modern, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal, super easier check in. Wish they offered early luggage storage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an extremely comfortable, well organised hotel. Loved the bunk room. Pity it didn't have a lift! :D Was a little complicated signing in but a very helpful receptionist helped. Well positioned in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was great, really comfy beds, large rooms, modern bathroom. Self Check in strictly from 3pm, but once you sort that you're all good. Location is great, especially if you're coming from the train
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location next to train stop. Helpful staff. Clean and quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the location of this hotel, it's 5 mins walk from the train station and the massive Cologne Cathedral, there are a lot of shops and restaurants near by, I never had to interact with anyone, just using my code to get inside.... highly recommend this for anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Need more clear instructions for check in, as it’s done using a terminal. The hotel is clean and good facilities, the shower in our room was very small and a struggle to get in and out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personally would not stay here again. Check in process was horrible, there were ants all over the bathroom and the railing for the top bunk was completely broken. Good things about the stay is it’s in a prime location and the beds were surprisingly comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect central city location, right next to the cathedral and train station. Modern room, clean, comfortable beds, kettle and small fridge, modern bathroom and WiFi. No manned reception, but very responsive via email when we had a query. 5 flights of stairs to our room, so do be aware! Would recommend. Only small problem was shower pressure/temperature was intermittent at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment and the cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in was not the best. Self check in but they didn’t have paper to print my access code. Got let in but took an hour for the person to bring my code so I couldn’t leave my room as I would not have been able to get back in. Otherwise fine and very central
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The automated check-in needed a bit of guesswork. Got my code after two attempts but when I tried to use it, it wasn't clear that I needed to press the "tick" key after entering the number. The basin plug wasn't working so I had to use my own. Room was a bit cramped and wakward to move around in. Otherwise a pleasant stopover, at the end of a day's journey by rail from London. Hotel was easy to find, clean, well equipped and beautifully renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In theory it was great, my friend and I were only there to go to a concert and were taking the train back home at 6:45 the next morning. The location and simplicity of the hotel were greatly appreciated. But the only thing that I have to complain about was the smell of our room. It had a very strong smell, particularly in the bathroom. Other than that, the stay was great and getting to the train station quickly was also a benefit!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fine for one night but very bright

It was somewhat difficult to check in though not a huge deal. The issue was a “two person bunk bed” was actually just a double bed where me and my friend did not plan on sleeping in the same bed. Maybe I misunderstood what bunk bed means. The other big issue is the room faced the busy Main Street which is fine and happens but there was a VERY bright light shining in with nothing close to resembling a curtain that stopped much light. It was very bright in the room. Room was very clean, great bathroom and great location central to the train station but at least for that room a better curtain is needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are 2m long and the bottom one is closed on both ends. If you're tall (I'm 190cm, 6'3"), you can't really stretch out. It's not as restricted on the upper bed if you let you feet hang off the end. The shower doesn't have anywhere to put your soap or other supplies. The supplied body wash and shampoo bottles are clearly meant to be hung from the wall, but there is no place to hang them. The only place to put them is on the floor. Automated check-in was simple and quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
He had a lovely attitude and such a helpful guy, looked after us when we checked in early.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Self check in as no reception and 71 steps to our room due to no lift and due to narrow stairs carrying suitcases was a struggle. Centrally located but very noisy. Moved to another room due to dirty sheets noticed upon arrival but again found the room dirty and experienced noisy neighbours with all night music, talking and 24 hour smell of cannabis so left and checked into another hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
The checking in process is terrible. Even the German guests couldn’t work it out. Wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025