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Münster
This funky, sleek design hotel marries the historical with the contemporary in the defunct Germania brewery-turned-creative-campus. The 144 oversized…
Münster
This funky, sleek design hotel marries the historical with the contemporary in the defunct Germania brewery-turned-creative-campus. The 144 oversized…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cologne
Those fancying an artsy vibe will be well sheltered in this self-titled ‘hotel different’. Originals created by international artists in exchange for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Münster
Elegant hues, a harmonious interplay of glass and wood, and extravagant designer furniture (Vitra, Driade, Kartell) give this 52-room property a mod,…
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…
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…
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),…
Dortmund
Behind an inconspicuous facade hides this jewel close to shopping and sights. Bold patterns and cheerful Mediterranean colours create welcoming flair in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…