5 Star Hotels in Cologne

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5 Star Hotels in Cologne

Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Cologne on Hotels.com. These Cologne 5 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on .

A hotel courtyard with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs.
The entrance of Excelsior Hotel Ernst with a classic stone facade, a grand entrance, and a vintage car parked outside.
A luxurious lobby with a central blue sofa, yellow armchairs, and a patterned carpet.
A luxurious living room with a chandelier, sofas, a fireplace, and a view of a historic building through a large window.

1. Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom

Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
Old Town Cologne
R5 141
R5 776 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
A large, historic building with multiple domes and a central entrance.
A lobby with a grand piano, plush seating, and a chandelier.
A formal garden with a symmetrical layout, leading to a grand building with multiple domes and a classical architectural style.
A modern indoor pool area with clear water, seating around the pool, and a starry ceiling.

2. Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
Bergisch Gladbach
R3 904
R4 387 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
A grand lobby with a marble staircase, a fireplace, and a seating area.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table with decorative items.
A kitchen counter with fresh vegetables, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.
A bar with a marble floor, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor display.

3. Breidenbacher Hof

Breidenbacher Hof
Stadtmitte
R8 360
R9 057 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Breidenbacher Hof
A Steigenberger Park Hotel with a pond, ducks, and geese near the building.
A reception area with a chandelier, two reception desks, and a round table with a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a vase, and a lamp.
A three-tiered outdoor dining table with plates of food, glasses of white wine, and a water fountain.

4. Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf

Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf
Stadtmitte
R3 664
R4 031 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf
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Top neighbourhoods in Cologne

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.
A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture and a modern museum building in the foreground.
A Gothic cathedral with two spires and a steel roller coaster in the foreground.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of pews.

Altstadt-Nord

Cologne's cultural Altstadt-Nord neighbourhood is loved for its museums and cafes, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions, including Cologne Cathedral and Romano-Germanic Museum.

A bridge with a gothic cathedral in the background.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of pews.
A river cruise boat named SWISS TIARA on a greenish river, surrounded by trees and historic buildings.
A modern building with a unique curved facade and a historic cathedral with spires in the background.
A bridge with multiple arches, a river, and a historic cathedral in the background.

Altstadt-Süd

Cologne's Altstadt-Süd neighbourhood is known for its restaurants and museums, and entices visitors with attractions, including Chocolate Museum and Schildergasse.

A historic building with a sign reading "Stadtische Badeanstalt Neutunbad" at night.
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A church steeple through an archway, surrounded by buildings and greenery.
A tall brick tower with a metal railing and a smaller chimney.
A brick tower with a window, a tree, and a mural with a desert landscape.
A colorful mosaic with sea creatures and abstract shapes.

Ehrenfeld

Cologne's Ehrenfeld neighbourhood is known for its bars and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions, including MMC Studios and Neptunbad.

A row of historic buildings with varied architectural styles, including a prominent building with a pointed roof and a large window.

Belgian Quarter

Cologne's Belgian Quarter neighbourhood has lots of places to visit, such as Friesenplatz and Volkstheater Millowitsch.

A river with bridges, a cathedral, and a tower.
A statue of a man on horseback, a cathedral, and a bridge at dusk.
A steel truss bridge over a river with a city skyline in the background.
A riverside promenade with people walking and sitting, a bridge in the background, and historic buildings along the river.
A riverside promenade with people sitting and walking, surrounded by modern buildings and trees.

Deutz

Cologne's Deutz neighbourhood is known for its museums and waterfront, and entices visitors with attractions, including Cologne Triangle and LANXESS Arena.

Top landmarks in Cologne

A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.

Cologne Cathedral

9.2/10 (5 405 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Cologne Cathedral – just one of the monuments in Old Town Cologne. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting.
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A modern stadium with a large dome and a red roof, surrounded by trees and urban buildings.

LANXESS Arena

8.6/10 (1 195 reviews)
You could catch an event at LANXESS Arena, a stadium in Innenstadt.Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. If you think LANXESS Arena is cool, you might also like RheinEnergieStadion, located nearby.
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A stadium with a large open field, a truck, and a few people walking.

RheinEnergieStadion

8.2/10 (691 reviews)
You could catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion, a stadium in Lindenthal.Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. If you think RheinEnergieStadion is cool, you might also like LANXESS Arena, located nearby.
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A cobblestone street lined with shops and signs, including a visible 'Burberry London' sign.

Old Market

8.8/10 (2 178 reviews)
If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Old Market in Old Town Cologne and take in the atmosphere. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. Splash some more cash at Hohe Strasse, Schildergasse and Rheinau Harbour.
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A bridge, a cathedral, and a Ferris wheel at dusk.

Musical Dome

8.6/10 (292 reviews)
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Musical Dome in Old Town Cologne. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Cologne Philharmonic is just a short walk away.
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A glass sculpture display in a shopping mall.

Chocolate Museum

8.6/10 (1 697 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Chocolate Museum in Old Town Cologne. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. If you want to see more of the museums in Cologne, you can easily walk to German Sport and Olympics Museum or Wallraf-Richartz Museum.
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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a bridge with colorful lights.

Palladium

8.0/10 (332 reviews)
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Palladium in Mülheim. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Musical Dome, Cologne Philharmonic, and Volkstheater Millowitsch are not far.
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Cologne Trade Fair Grounds

8.4/10 (940 reviews)
Cologne Trade Fair Grounds is worth a pic or two when discovering Innenstadt. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting.
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