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Insel Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers savor delicious meals on the restaurant's patio while planning city adventures with insider tips from the friendly staff who know Cologne best

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Located near Cologne Cathedral, Insel Hotel welcomes visitors with its restaurant, cozy bar and inviting terrace. Guests connect to WiFi and receive helpful guidance from staff for day trips to LANXESS Arena and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 387
AED 435 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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About this property

Insel Hotel

  • Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
  • Close to LANXESS Arena and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds, Insel Hotel provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and concierge services
    • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Insel Hotel have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per night

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 18 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (656 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Insel Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Insel Hotel?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Insel Hotel on 25 May 2026 start from AED 387, 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.

What time is check-in at Insel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Insel Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Insel Hotel located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of LANXESS Arena and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. Cologne Cathedral is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn and Deutz Station-Lanxess Arena are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, clean room with all the necessities. Coffee in the room would be nice but overall would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Excellent hotel w/ don‘t miss breakfast

Perfect location to Exhibiton and station. Restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the train station and arena. Nice walkable area with a few dining options. Only 20 min walk to the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here for two nights. The staff was freindly and helpful. The location was good, walkbale distance to the center. In a quiet neighborhood. Sound proofing not the best as we could here other guests i nthe hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the rec option desk was very welcoming and friendly. The room was an ok size for a single occupancy. Typical twinbed style as it is common in Europe. Clean room. Comfortable mattress (I prefer the harder mattresses), and shower and sink water pressure were perfect. It is also only a 10-minute walk to Koelnmesse or one subway stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice, property was very clean. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, special shout out to the night porter who was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pedro H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an excellent hotel for those going to a show at Lanxess Arena for short stays: next to the arena, with a bar next door serving good sandwiches. Other than that, it is an old, well-maintained hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, but door lock very complicated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby

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

Best choice for Lanxess!

We highly recommend this hotel for any stay in Cologne, but especially for events at Lanxess Arena. It is just across the street, walking distance to main train station m, and many places to eat/drink within 1-2 blocks. Staff were efficient and super friendly. Rooms were very clean with enough room to move around and store our luggage. We look forward to staying here again!
View of Lanxess from our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yoshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Door key did not work smoothly. Amenity goods were not in the room, so better bring your owns.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Frühstück !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches Personal ! Zimmer sehr sauber ! Gerne wieder !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yotaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
客室は広く、清潔でした。 またフロントも24時間あいていて、安心できました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr sehr gutes Frühstück, freundlich-hilfsbereites Personal und gute Lage
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Das Einzelzimmer war passend. Das Bett war gross undbequem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heinz-Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das beste Hotel für einen Besuch der LANXESS Arena, besser geht es nicht 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Oui
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super Lage zur Köln Arena , freundliches Personal , nur viel zu dickes Kopfkissen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Das Frühstücksbuffett war superschön hergerichtet. Das Personal sehr freundlich
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Schöne saubere Zimmer und Bäder, waren jetzt schon 2x dort und kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Lisbeth

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

Dejligt centralt hotel

Dejligt centralt hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal freundlich, sehr sauber, Anbindung an öffentlichen Nah- und Fernverkehr sehr gut. Leider keine Parkmöglichkeit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025