Located in central Cologne, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offers an urban retreat with free in-room WiFi and a lively bar. The Musical Dome and Chocolate Museum are a short walk away. This smoke-free hotel’s attentive staff ensures guests have everything they need.
Located in Innenstadt, a neighbourhood in Cologne, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof is near a metro station. Rheinau Harbour and Claudius Therme are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Phantasialand and Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne. Neptunbad and Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Ursulaplatz 10, Cologne, 50668
What's nearby
Cologne Cathedral
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Musical Dome
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Museum Ludwig
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
Frittenwerk Köln Hbf
6 min walk
About this property
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof
Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof provides amenities such as a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, bike parking and coffee/tea in reception
A vending machine, laundry services and multilingual staff
Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
24-inch TVs with cable channels
LED light bulbs, heating and daily housekeeping
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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 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 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
Limited-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
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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
24-inch TV with cable/satellite channels
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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 15
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 15
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are required to download the property's a&o App mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and from EUR 6.25 for children
Self-parking fee: EUR 17 per night
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof pet-friendly?
Yes, a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof on 15 Mar 2026 start from HK$613, excluding 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.
How much is parking at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?
Self-parking is available for EUR 17 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).
Where is a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof located?
Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hohe Strasse, Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Eigelstein Torburg and MediaPark are also within 10 minutes. Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 9 minutes by foot and Ebertplatz U-Bahn is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Reviews
7.0
Good
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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.
This staff, especially Mohammad, went beyond the call of duty. My rental car battery died in the garage because I left my hazards on. When I told him the problem. He first looked at the car with me to see if there was a back up battery. When I couldn’t get my call to go through to roadside services, he used his personal phone; when we found out they were closed for the day, he called the rental car company, met the truck with me and made sure it started. He helped us every step of the way. He was so kind. We met 3 of the front desk staff- and each one was friendly as well.
This is also a great location. We walked to so many things.
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.
Russell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Sean
7 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s not bad for a 1-night stay. Especially if you are in transit. But the reception area is very unwelcoming, cold, with vending machines lining one wall.
The room itself was simply ‘okay’. Clean enough. Bed was comfortable. The shower was deadly slippery — so if you issues with mobility I would not recommend using the shower.
Overall, for the price, I would have expected a more comfortable experience.
The hotel had wonder ful staff and spacious rooms, but it was very noisy from the street and horribly warm with no ac on the room. We had to dampen our towels with ice cold water and cover ourselves just to get the body temperature down. Impossible to sleep in.
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
Great price for the location and quality. Perfect for a short stay. Since it’s beside the train station it might be noisy for some however for me it’s not a bother as it’s just white noise. Staff very friendly and would stay again due to its close proximity to the city centre.
We loved our stay here and the staff were really helpful and friendly and let us stay in the lounge area until our flight was due. Will defiantly visit again!
Absolutely perfect for our requirements. Inexpensive, short walk to the train station, very clean, modern and in a very quiet area of the city. Would recommend this hotel!
Great location. Property was in a walkable distance for all local attractions and transport. The property was clean and tidy and perfect for the price paid
Good location Great price if you are just looking for a no frills place to sleep. Our room was clean it had cheap furniture as expected. It was safe and staff was friendly. I would probably opt out of breakfast