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.
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
Zerin Döner - 3 min walk
Krua Thai - 4 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
LOCAL_PARKING
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
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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
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Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
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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
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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
Jul 18, 2025
Nice and clean hotel
Nice and clean hotel.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Lovley little
Great little hotel, lots of character
Breakfast was lovley.
Great location, in walking distance of everything
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Very good location. Very friendly and helpful in hotel.
Conor
Conor, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
Great staff
Good value for money
Mohamed
Mohamed, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Hotel room was basic but clean and with a free breakfast very good value for money.
james
james, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 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
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
Nice hotel!
Nice hotel within the budget and very close to everything!
Konstantinos
Konstantinos, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2025
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
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
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
Jan Kelvin, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
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
Mrs Brenda, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 23, 2025
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
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
So nice decorated with remaining from buildings as well paintings etc from early ages
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 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
6/10 Good
May 17, 2025
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
Thomas, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 25, 2025
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
Lloyd, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 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 traveler
7-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 7, 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
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
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 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 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Was able to site see easily.
David
David, 4-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
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
8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2024
No thrills hotel in good location.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2023
Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.