Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Chocolate Museum

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Hallway
Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676
  • Place, Chocolate Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, LANXESS Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cologne

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen places you in the centre of Cologne, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Other amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Old Town Cologne hotel include Musical Dome and LANXESS Arena.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Musical Dome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hafenterrasse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Krua Thai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zerin Döner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Lyskirchen Köln - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Takezo Ramen Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Chocolate Museum
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen also features a vending machine, a front desk safe, and a lift.

This Cologne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1264
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offers 38 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Cable 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 hypo-allergenic bedding 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

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1264
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen on 12 Nov 2025 start from AU$139.59, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

The closest beach to Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is Blackfoot Beach (10.2 km).

Does Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

No, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.