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Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Cologne
A grand hotel beside the cathedral that has hosted visitors since 1863.
City · No. 12 in Germany
Boutique hotels in Cologne
Cologne's cathedral, Rhine riverfront and lively Veedel neighborhoods surround a few notable design hotels.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Cologne
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Hotel Chelsea
Cologne
A small, art-filled hotel in the Belgian Quarter.
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Hotel im Wasserturm
Cologne
A design hotel in a converted nineteenth-century water tower, with a rooftop restaurant.
Cologne is dominated by its twin-spired Gothic cathedral and the River Rhine. The city has a strong art scene, a carnival tradition and a dense network of brewery pubs serving Kölsch beer.
Where to stay
The old town is next to the cathedral and the Rhine promenade. The Belgian Quarter has independent shops and cafés, and the Rheinauhafen harbor has modern architecture.
Good to know
Cologne's carnival peaks in February. Trains reach Düsseldorf, Bonn and the Moselle quickly.
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Questions about Cologne
How many boutique hotels are there in Cologne?
We list 3 boutique hotels in Cologne, including Excelsior Hotel Ernst, Hotel Chelsea and Hotel im Wasserturm.
