Historic building with photography throughout, in honour of the building’s connection with the founder of the Gruber Collection in Museum Ludwig.

Smartly located in the heart, steps from the Central Station, cathedral, shopping street and Rhine river.

Historic building with photography throughout, in honour of the building’s connection with the founder of the Gruber Collection in Museum Ludwig.

Steps from the Cathedral, and view-fans will most definitely want to climb the bell tower. (Worth the work.)

Right across from the Cologne Cathedral, a 2-min jaunt from the main train station. Plus, free breakfast doesn't hurt.

Retro-futuristic vibe – think 1950s Jetsons glam gone wild.

On the banks of the Rhine, only a 15-min walk from old town. Plan your sightseeing route from the rooftop terrace.

Simple rooms that are simply comfortable.

Exposed brick and vibrant colours team up to welcome you to the lobby.

Bright, comfy rooms with the must-have caffeine kettle to lull you to sleep & then get ya going again.

Lighten up! Floor-to-ceiling windows make it a breeze.

Win-win locale: tucked away on a low-key side street yet easily walkable to the hoppin’ centre.

Just 1 block from the central station and strolling distance from all the must-see sights.

Trendy Friesenplatz district digs steps from the U-bahn (and only 1km from the train and that gorgeous Gothic cathedral).

Enviable location in the heart, a more-than-reasonable 3-min luggage-tug from the train station. (You can do it.)

Indoor pool. Outdoor terrace. They’ve got all the weather bases covered.

Easy access to the A1 and A4 if you’re road trippin’, otherwise the tram will get you to the centre in 30 min.

This 1906 gem boasts a privileged past life as the Museum of Music History(!) & it’s totally retained plenty of original charm.

Onsite GourmetBar has great burgers and other tasty eats.

Steps from the Friesenstrasse shopping street. Stroll ’til you see something (or many things) you can’t live without.

Classic-contemporary style that marries traditional touches, like rich wood finishes and classic artwork, with posh modern updates.

Perched on the edge of Stadtwald Park, a 5-min jaunt from the nearest light rail station and 5km from the must-see Cathedral.

In the heart of Cologne, a brief walk from the train station. So close to the cathedral you might as well be sleeping in the nave.

Solid location puts you within easy strolling distance to the Old City, and even closer to shopping.

Don’t be fooled by the blend-in exterior. The interiors are the star of the show here – oodles of art to peruse.

Close to (you guessed it) the fairgrounds, tucked in a quiet 'hood.

Spot-on location with easy access to the world-famous cathedral – mins from the centre.

Prime downtown location, mere steps from stellar shopping, must-see attractions and some of the city’s most hopping bars.

Walking distance from shops, restaurants, bars, museums and, of course, that famous cathedral next to the train station (so everything, really).

Just steps from the Rhine and an easy walk to the Cathedral, old town, museums and the lively Schildergasse shopping street.

On the right side of the Rhine, by the exhibition centre and Cologne Arena (2 of the city’s biggies!).