Must-see hotels in Cologne & Northern Rhineland

  • Factory Hotel

    Münster

    This funky, sleek design hotel marries the historical with the contemporary in the defunct Germania brewery-turned-creative-campus. The 144 oversized…

  • 25hours Hotel The Circle

    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…

  • Prümer Gang

    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…

  • Qvest Hideaway

    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…

  • Klever Tor

    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…

  • Hopper Hotel et cetera

    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…

  • 25hours Hotel Das Tour

    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…

  • Hopper Hotel St Antonius

    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…

  • Hotel van Bebber

    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…

  • Hotel Drei Könige

    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…

  • 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…

  • Hotels Sir & Lady Astor

    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…

  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst

    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…

  • Sleep Station

    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…

  • Hotel Windsor

    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…

  • Ameron Hotel Königshof

    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…

  • Max Hostel

    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…

  • Hotel Chelsea

    Cologne

    Those fancying an artsy vibe will be well sheltered in this self-titled ‘hotel different’. Originals created by international artists in exchange for…

  • Station Hostel

    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…

  • Hotel Feldmann

    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…

  • Aquis Grana City Hotel

    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…

  • Backpackers Düsseldorf

    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…

  • Max Hotel Garni

    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…

  • Boutique Hotel Berial

    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…

  • Pension Otto

    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…

  • Hotel Orangerie

    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…

  • Midtown Hotel

    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,…

  • Stage 47

    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…

  • Hotel Mauritzhof

    Münster

    Elegant hues, a harmonious interplay of glass and wood, and extravagant designer furniture (Vitra, Driade, Kartell) give this 52-room property a mod,…

  • Coffee Fellows Hotel Dortmund

    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…

  • Stern am Rathaus

    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…

  • Hotel Zum Schwarzen Kreuz

    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),…

  • Cityhotel Dortmund

    Dortmund

    Behind an inconspicuous facade hides this jewel close to shopping and sights. Bold patterns and cheerful Mediterranean colours create welcoming flair in…

  • DJH Hostel

    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…

  • Hotel Neumaier

    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…

  • Villa Esplanade

    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…

  • Hotel Busche am Dom

    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…

  • Kleine Herberge

    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…

  • Appartel am Dom

    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…

  • A&O Aachen

    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…