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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

City-center hotel within walking distance of Chocolate Museum

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby lounge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Lobby lounge
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

6.8 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 R1 280
R1 438 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hotel Leonet

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
6.6 out of 10, 1 000 reviews
The price is R1 374
R1 544 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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About the area

Map
Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Musical Dome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 56 min drive
  • 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 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

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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 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
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Parking

    • Off-site 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

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, 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
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

7,0/10

Cleanliness

7,4/10

Staff & service

6,2/10

Amenities

6,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Location
Food
Bathroom
Christmas markets
Coffee
Restaurant
Bed

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location. Very friendly and helpful in hotel.
Conor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel room was basic but clean and with a free breakfast very good value for money.
james, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel!

Nice hotel within the budget and very close to everything!
Konstantinos, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, full of history, very close to centre. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Nice, comfy rooms. Would stay again.
Sandra, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent hotel in a good area. Clean and comfortable bed/bathroom. The included breakfast was very nice and the staff were super helpful.
Brooke, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was able to site see easily.
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Basic room but very comfy and central, close to all amenities and surrounded by restaurants
Elaine, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

No thrills hotel in good location.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Quite close to everything. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Conor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Oleksandr, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff always welcome you checking in / out order taxis 🚕 on request arrival within less than 5 minutes
Glyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything as expected.
Katarina, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

4/10 Fair

Very dated and is in need of renovation.
Magnus, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrific customer service. Place is run down , and if you have small children be aware of all the sex shops next door
Catalina, 2-night trip