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About this property

This privately-run, 3-star hotel is located in the heart of Cologne, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from Friesenstraße with its lively pubs and clubs. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel. The cosy rooms at the non-smoking Hotel Esplanade cable TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a balcony, and all face either the cathedral or the boulevard. A breakfast buffet is served each morning at the Esplanade Köln. The hotel bar is open every evening. Zülpicher Platz Underground Station is a 2-minute walk from the Hotel Esplanade. The Belgian and Galerie quarters are 7 minutes' walk away. Guests at Hotel Esplanade Cologne also enjoy free newspapers at reception.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cologne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice, comfortable room, really friendly staff Fabulous breakfast! Good location, easy to walk to city centre and shopping districts but also close to local train station connecting to the main central station (and therefore airport)
  • Jan
    Poland Poland
    This is a slightly run down *** hotel in central Cologne. No thrills, but it does the job and the balcony and breakfast buffet were nice.
  • Ivan
    Croatia Croatia
    The room was spacious and immaculately clean. Breakfast was also very good.
  • Tessza
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hotel is on a street with infinity bars, caffes, shops, restaurants and everything you need. The tram and bus stops are very close. Staff is very friendly. Breakfast has many options, I didn't see this many thing on a hotel breakfast before....
  • Katsiaryna
    Poland Poland
    A small and cozy hotel within walking distance from the train station — about a 20–30 minute walk, with a few sights to check out along the way. It's located on a lively street full of shops and places to eat for every taste. The staff is very...
  • Suser
    Japan Japan
    Good breakfast. Clean, cozy room. Staff with best hospitality. Air conditioned if it's hot. Also with the good view from the room. Near the hotel, there's everything you need, even in national holidays.
  • Oksana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, clean rooms, wonderful staff, delicious breakfast
  • Traveller_007_
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Good location, breakfast, nice hotel staff, a good option to get to know the locals living nearby. There are friendly 🏳️‍🌈 bars for men near the hotel.
  • Martin
    Germany Germany
    Late checkout and long breakfast. The location is quite nice for a few hours out. Everything was a bit old-school, but that adds to the charm. You should expect dead silence, this is Cologne and it is a rather busy road and there are going to be...
  • Naomi
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable room, clean and quiet. Very good breakfast and nice staff.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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