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a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof

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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.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 301
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Room

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

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

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

Twin Room for Single Use

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Innenstadt, a neighborhood 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at LANXESS Arena or RheinEnergieStadion. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Ursulaplatz 10, Cologne, 50668

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • City-panorama of Cologne at dusk, Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, cathedral, the Musical Dome, Colonius TV tower, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
    Musical Dome
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ludwig Museum
    Museum Ludwig
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alter Markt showing outdoor eating and a city as well as a small group of people
    Old Market
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Haymarket which includes heritage architecture
    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 like 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, coffee/tea in the lobby, and bicycle parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 17 per night)
  • Limited onsite self 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 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 elevator

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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and 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 onsite 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 elevators

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
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
A&O Köln Hauptbahnhof
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof Hotel Cologne

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out 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. LANXESS Arena is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away. 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

7.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 455 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Briar

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Sean

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious but extremly warm

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to do xmas markets. Nice spacious room. Free coffee and water. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and comfortable, Location was great. You do hear the trains though, so if you are a light sleeper it could be an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Celestina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manoel

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

10/10 Excellent

INMACULADA VILLAMARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent ubication and start. Good value for money!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to trains but very noisy. Lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy

10/10 Excellent

Gary S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ten-minute walk to train station. Helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great for Price

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022