Minimalist rooms treat you to original sculptures by the students from the Münster Academy of Art.

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.

Minimalist rooms treat you to original sculptures by the students from the Münster Academy of Art.

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

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

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

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

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

Strategically nestled between Bonn & Cologne off the A59, just 10 minutes from the airport.

Onsite GourmetBar has great burgers and other tasty eats.

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.

Simple rooms that are simply comfortable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Housed in a historic building on a quiet street – in the former monastery of St. Ursula dating back to 1890.

Unique brewery stay with low-whistle views of stunning Dom Cathedral. In-room perks include bathrobes and Nespresso coffeemakers.

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).

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

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