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a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

Hotel with a bar, 9-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 11.90 per person)
Exterior
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Ursulaplatz 10, Cologne, 50668
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable/satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable/satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable/satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable/satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable/satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Cologne

A&o Köln Hauptbahnhof puts you in the heart of Cologne, within just a 10-minute stroll of Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Old Town Cologne hotel include Cologne Trade Fair Grounds and LANXESS Arena.

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Musical Dome - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • MediaPark - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hay Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Da Pasquale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Konrad Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

Hotel with a bar, 9-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
A&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Premium satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (EUR 17 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 14
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 14
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 14 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and from EUR 5.95 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 17 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 14 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Madison am
Madison am Dom
Madison am Dom Cologne
Madison am Dom Hotel
Madison am Dom Hotel Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel Cologne
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A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

A&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$119.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

Yep, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof has a self car park for EUR 17 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

The closest beach to a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof is Blackfoot Beach (8.8 km).

Does a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

No, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 452 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly and the hotel is located in the close vicinity to the cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Staff excellent and accommodation Train noise only issue depending on how heavy of a sleeper you are
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Feeling mislead and scammed.

Horrible experience with this hotel. Would give them 0 stars if I could. Asked if we could switch hotels (exact same hotel different part of the city) to be closer to the train station we were arriving at very late at night. They advised consideration would be given once we booked the other hotel and provided the confirmation number. We did this and hoped for a switch. The day after check out we got a message saying they would not honour the switch and we were on the hook for the bookings at both hotels. I found this very misleading and scheming on their part to get more $ out of us. Would never stay at this hotel again! Very disappointed in their conduct!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything we wanted to do and a8 minute walk to the train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kashyap

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the price they charge. Also, the popcorn machine is a scam for the amount they charge. Avoid it.

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra and Oriah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hatem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hatem

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briar, tulsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and helpful the area was nice and the train station was so close
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

gisselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a short stay. The area is walkable and the staff kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what was needed and a great location.

Didn’t realise I had booked a hostel but the private room was very good for the time I was staying in the Cologne. The staff were excellent and kind and extremely helpful especially with sorting a fan out in the middle of the night due to the heat. Location just a 5 minute walk from Central Station is also a positive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stopover

We visited as a quick stopover enroute by train from Sweden to the UK. The hotel was easy to find and a short walk from Cologne station. We arrived just after 11.30pm and were greeted and provided our room. The room was basic, but clean, warm and functional. Only downside was no lift as we had some heavy bags, but on balance a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariza

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, but woud be better in cooler weather

Nice receptio, friendly staff. The weather was very hot, no air conditioning so I had to have the windows open. This let in a lot of noise from the small park and playground opposite and the boy racers squealing their tires and revving their engines until the early hours. Hardly the hotel's fault though. Breakfast was very good, self service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property, although it calls itself a hotel, it's more like a hostle. It's more of what it doesn't have then what it does have. There is no AC, no phone, no washcloths, no hand towels, no fan, no elevator, one hanger. It felt way too minimalistic and definitely not worth the $200 a night that we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

yeonhee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
At the time of reservation, there was no explanation that it was a hostel. Our room was for two people, but there was no elevator in the entire building, so I had to carry heavy bags up to the 3rd floor, and I felt a lot of pain because of my bad knees. The weather was 29 degrees and there was no air conditioning in the room. Only 2 towels. The bathroom smelled bad. I booked this place 2 months ago for $572 CAD for 2 nights. It's a ridiculous place for that price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023