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.
A luxurious lobby with a central blue sofa, yellow armchairs, and a patterned carpet.
A grand staircase with blue carpet and gold accents, leading to a marble-floored area with a fountain and potted plants.
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 107
R5 738 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
A large, historic building with multiple domes and a central entrance.
A luxurious lobby with a high ceiling, marble flooring, and elegant furniture. There is a bar area with a bartender, and the space is well-lit with ambient lighting.
A formal garden with a symmetrical layout, leading to a grand building with multiple domes and a classical architectural style.
A lobby with a grand piano, plush seating, and a chandelier.

2. Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
Bergisch Gladbach
R3 878
R4 357 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
A Steigenberger Park Hotel with a pond, ducks, and geese near the building.
A restaurant with a checkered floor, seating with blue and grey upholstered chairs, and a wall of wine bottles.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, armchair, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A three-tiered outdoor dining table with plates of food, glasses of white wine, and a water fountain.

3. Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf

Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf
Stadtmitte
R3 639
R4 005 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf
A grand lobby with a marble staircase, a fireplace, and a seating area.
A bar with a marble floor, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor display.
A kitchen counter with fresh vegetables, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table with decorative items.

4. Breidenbacher Hof

Breidenbacher Hof
Stadtmitte
R8 299
R8 991 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Breidenbacher Hof
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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 Rheinau Harbour.

preserved historical industrial culture in cologne ehrenfeld on the site of the former Vulkan luminaire factory in autumn mood
A historic building with a sign reading "Stadtische Badeanstalt Neutunbad" at night.
Photo by Hopscotch the Globe
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 riverside promenade with people sitting and walking, surrounded by modern buildings and trees.
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.
Photo by Rolf Heinrich, Köln
A riverside promenade with people walking and sitting, a bridge in the background, and historic buildings along the river.

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 square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.

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, Rheinau Harbour and Dufthaus 4711.
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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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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 table with a bowl of soup, a spoon, a glass of beer, and two bottles of beer.
Photo by Shay Etedgi

Neumarkt

8.6/10 (1 216 reviews)
Neumarkt is worth passing through for a few pics when in Old Town Cologne. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. Cologne has other landmarks that you might want to visit, such as Cologne Cathedral.
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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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