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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Chocolate Museum

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby lounge
Hallway
Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen sits in central Cologne, where guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning. The property provides in-room WiFi, attentive staff ready to assist with questions, convenient luggage storage, and elevator access for easy movement throughout the building.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩115,921
₩130,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • 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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • 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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • 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/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • 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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • 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/satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
  • Cologne Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Musical Dome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hafenterrasse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zerin Döner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Krua Thai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Lyskirchen Köln - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baustelle4U - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Chocolate Museum and Musical Dome, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and laundry services
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day)

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1264
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

As of Sep 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen on Sep 28, 2025 start from ₩115,921, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum. Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are also within 1 mi (2 km). Heumarkt U-Bahn is only a 4-minute walk and Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 307 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location. Very friendly and helpful in hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel room was basic but clean and with a free breakfast very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff Good value for money
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Konstantinos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel!

Nice hotel within the budget and very close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a comfortable stay the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, unfortunately the carpet was very grubby. The staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice decorated with remaining from buildings as well paintings etc from early ages
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the centre. Helpful staff. Clean room. Could leave our cases there after checkout. Be aware there is a sex shop next door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel in a good area. Clean and comfortable bed/bathroom. The included breakfast was very nice and the staff were super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to site see easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No thrills hotel in good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff always welcome you checking in / out order taxis 🚕 on request arrival within less than 5 minutes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025