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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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

Rooms with:

  • City view

  • Quiet street view


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172 feet²
City view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$190 per night
Price US$571
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$210 per night
Price US$629
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$212 per night
Price US$635
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 5 % City tax
  • Very good breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • 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.
  • Naomi
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable room, clean and quiet. Very good breakfast and nice staff.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, 30 minute walk to the centre and cathedral. Friendly staff, good choice- buffet breakfast. Comfortable bedroom.
  • Uliana
    Ukraine Ukraine
    A bit far located from the railway station (so if you have heavy luggage better to take a taxi). But it compensated by perfect breakfast 👍 The rooms are nice and clean and very good sound isolated. Definitely will stay again.
  • João
    Spain Spain
    Good cost-benefit, well located in the city close to tram stops, bars and restaurants. Large Breakfast buffet
  • Hristina
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The room was cozy and clean, and really warm. The staff was very helpful and by listening to their suggestions, me and my husband were able to visit more Christmas markets and have an even better stay than we planned :-) The hotel has good...

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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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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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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