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Hotels in Cologne rated best by other travelers

Rated by travelers as the best in the city, these stays all get 5 stars for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
0.15 km from city center
$380
Per night
Hotel Ludwig Superior
0.37 km from city center
$309
Per night
Hotel Uhu Garni - Superior
8.83 km from city center
$186
Per night
Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom
0.15 km from city center
$380
Per night
Hotel Ludwig Superior
0.37 km from city center
$309
Per night
Hotel Uhu Garni - Superior
8.83 km from city center
$186
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Cologne.

3-star hotels

41 properties
from
$97
per night

4-star hotels

40 properties
from
$137
per night

5-star hotels

3 properties
from
$276
per night

3-star hotels

41 properties
from
$97
per night

4-star hotels

40 properties
from
$137
per night

5-star hotels

3 properties
from
$276
per night

Find a Cologne hotel in the heart of the action

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Cologne Cathedral

Old Street along Rhine

Cologne Christmas Markets

Cologne Cathedral

Old Street along Rhine

Cologne Christmas Markets

Fast facts

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Highest-rated hotelModernes Appartement im Grünen - Stilvoll und Komfortabel – -1.0
Cheapest month to bookJuly
Average 4-star hotel price$248 per night
Average 5-star hotel price$355 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Cologne: FAQs

In Cologne, the expected average temperature in May is 12°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 23°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -2°C. The rainiest month is December, and the driest month is April.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cologne with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $182 per night, and the average price on weekends is $185. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cologne could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Cologne is Cologne Airport (CGN), which is 15.3km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Dusseldorf International Airport, which is 40.4km from the city center.
Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport, which is 45.1km from the city center.
Dortmund Airport, which is 78.0km from the city center.
Maastricht Airport, which is 83.1km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Cologne, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cologne is currently around $160 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is $51 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cologne is currently around $187 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is $61 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cologne is currently around $315 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is $143 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cologne is July, with an average price of $177 per night. The most expensive month is April, when the average room rate can be up to $589 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in May is $241 per night, which is around 14% higher than the rest of the year.
If you’re planning a trip with the whole family, the best-rated hotels for you near Cologne are Garten-Hotel Ponick, Hotel Ilbertz and Hotel Stadtpalais.

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