Münster
This funky, sleek design hotel marries the historical with the contemporary in the defunct Germania brewery-turned-creative-campus. The 144 oversized…
Must-see hotels in Cologne & Northern Rhineland
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Cologne
The Cologne edition of this mod lifestyle hotel chain occupies a listed circular building (a former insurance company headquarters) and is bathed in a…
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Cologne & Northern Rhineland
After a day of rambling and wine drinking, this charismatic boutique hotel will feel like a warm, welcome refuge. There are a dozen airy rooms with comfy…
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Cologne
This dazzling alchemy of historical setting and up-to-the-minute design touches is hidden within the neo-Gothic ribbed vaults and stone pillars of the…
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Cologne & Northern Rhineland
A romantic place to spend the night is the striking Klever Tor, a 14th-century town gate that's been converted into modern holiday flats with kitchens…
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Cologne
A waxen monk welcomes you to this former monastery that now sports 50 stylish, minimalist rooms with eucalyptus floors, cherry-wood furniture and marble…
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Düsseldorf
Part of new Le Quartier Central, a reurbanised freight yard about 2km north of the Hauptbahnhof, this hip new contender is an ironic marriage of French…
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Cologne
History and high-tech mix nicely at this 54-room retreat in a historical journeyman's hostel with plenty of eye candy for the style-conscious. The…
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Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Notables including Queen Victoria and Churchill have slept in this old-school 35-room hotel. Rooms pair historical open beams and antiques with mod-cons…
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Aachen
The sunny Mediterranean design and quirky touches are an instant mood-lifter at this family-run favourite with its super-central location. Some of the 10…
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Hotel & Restaurant Hohenzollern
Cologne & Northern Rhineland
At this elegant hillside hotel, right on the Rotweinwanderweg (Red Wine Hiking Trail), the nicest rooms have a balcony with unbeatable valley views; you…
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Düsseldorf
Never mind the ho-hum setting on a residential street near the Hauptbahnhof: this charismatic twin boutique hotel brims with class and charm. Check-in is…
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Cologne
Luxury is taken very seriously at this traditional, family-run grand hotel with a pedigree going back to 1863. The subtly romantic rooms are airy and even…
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Münster
This popular hostel is 200m from the Hauptbahnhof and caters to all needs and tastes, from women-only dorms to doubles with own bath and eight-bed dorms…
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Düsseldorf
The Windsor's design commits itself to the British country tradition. Behind the sandstone facade of this 100-year-old mansion await 18 rooms where you…
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Bonn
Sit back on the leafy terrace and enjoy sweeping views of the Rhine from this luxurious yet understated hotel. Rooms in five sizes have inviting beds and…
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Bonn
Choose from brightly decorated rooms with one to eight quality beds with reading lamps at this modern, welcoming 48-bed hostel. It's in a quiet location…
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Cologne
Those fancying an artsy vibe will be well sheltered in this self-titled ‘hotel different’. Originals created by international artists in exchange for…
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Cologne
Not for introverts, this is as classic a hostel as hostels should be: central, convivial and economical. A lounge gives way to clean, colourful rooms…
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Münster
Four generations of the same family have run this refined hotel. The 20 rooms have an understated elegance; some have huge, glassy walk-in showers. The…
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Aachen
The best quarters at this gracious hotel have terrace and balcony views of the cathedral or town hall. But even in the most modest of the 98 rooms, you…
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Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf’s adorable indie hostel sleeps 60 in clean four- to 10-bed dorms outfitted with individual backpack-sized lockers. Bathrooms are shared. It’s a…
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Düsseldorf
Upbeat, contemporary and run with personal flair, this charmer is a favourite Düsseldorf bargain. The 11 good-sized rooms are brightened by playful green…
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Düsseldorf
This well-kept property is run with a personal touch and puts you minutes from the Hofgarten – perfect for jogging off your jet lag. The 40 rooms sport…
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Cologne
This charmingly renovated 1st-floor pension in a 100-year-old apartment building in the trendy Belgisches Viertel is run with panache and personal…
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Düsseldorf
Ensconced in a neoclassical mansion in a quiet corner of the Altstadt, this place puts you within staggering distance of pubs, the river and museums, yet…
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Cologne
Once drab now fab, this hotel on the busy ring road flaunts a passion for contemporary style that is reflected in the owner-designed furniture,…
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Düsseldorf
Behind the drab exterior, movie glamour meets design chic at this boutique hotel. Rooms are named for famous people, who appear in enormous black-and…
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Münster
Elegant hues, a harmonious interplay of glass and wood, and extravagant designer furniture (Vitra, Driade, Kartell) give this 52-room property a mod,…
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Dortmund
If the idea of smelling the coffee when you wake up appeals to you, check into the first hotel created by the German Coffee Fellow cafe chain. Rooms sport…
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Cologne
In a quiet side street in the Altstadt, this little abode has 10 nicely spruced-up contemporary, though smallish, rooms spread over three floors. It's…
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Cologne & Northern Rhineland
In the heart of town, this half-timbered old-school hotel offers a retro feel, a quiet library with overstuffed chairs and 30 rooms (some with balconies),…
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Dortmund
Behind an inconspicuous facade hides this jewel close to shopping and sights. Bold patterns and cheerful Mediterranean colours create welcoming flair in…
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Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Altenahr's 91-bed hostel is beautifully located in the Langfigtal nature park, overlooking the Ahr. Completely modernised, it has singles, doubles, quads…
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Cologne & Northern Rhineland
The 16 rooms are sprightly at this family-run hotel close to the Markt in the Altstadt. Cute touches abound, including house plants and – for rooms with…
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Bonn
Inside a stately late-19th-century building, this charming hotel close to the train station has 17 bright rooms with lofty ceilings, wooden floors and…
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Münster
Family run with a fantastic location, this central hotel has 13 comfortable rooms in muted pastels. You'll hear the cathedral bells ringing on the hour…
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Cologne & Northern Rhineland
Just inside the Adenbachtor, the gate closest to the train stop, this 1898 house has been turned into a stylish two-room guesthouse. There's a garden out…
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Cologne
A real find about two minutes' walk from the train station, this welcoming hotel may look a bit dated at first, but rooms actually pack a thoughtful range…
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Aachen
It's vast and utilitarian, and you can't beat this flashpacker haven's location next to the train station and close to the centre. All rooms have private…
