ibis Hotel Köln Centrum offers a convenient stay near Cologne Cathedral. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar, and utilize the business center. Previous guests rave about the helpful multilingual staff.
Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 39 min drive
Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 55 min drive
Cologne Süd Station - 8 min walk
Cologne West Station - 24 min walk
Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 25 min walk
Barbarossaplatz U-Bahn - 3 min walk
Zuelpicher Platz U-Bahn - 4 min walk
Poststrasse U-Bahn - 6 min walk
Restaurants
The Coffee Gang - 5 min walk
Trierer Eck - 5 min walk
Barbarossa Schänke - 2 min walk
Raph’s BBQ Deli - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
About this property
ibis Hotel Köln Centrum
Ibis Hotel Köln Centrum puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Barbarossaplatz U-Bahn is 3 minutes and Zuelpicher Platz U-Bahn is 4 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
208 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 21 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Bicycle parking
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Area rugs in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 21 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 stars.
Also known as
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ibis Koeln Centrum Cologne
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Frequently asked questions
Does ibis Hotel Köln Centrum offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, ibis Hotel Köln Centrum does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at ibis Hotel Köln Centrum?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at ibis Hotel Köln Centrum?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 21 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at ibis Hotel Köln Centrum?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around ibis Hotel Köln Centrum like?
Ibis Hotel Köln Centrum is a short 3-minute walk from Barbarossaplatz U-Bahn and 10 minutes' walk from Neumarkt.
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Reviews
ibis Hotel Köln Centrum Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast offered great choices and was a highlight of the stay. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Cities
Old town
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 19, 2025
Nice basic hotel in a relatively central area of town.
Leonardo
Leonardo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2025
The rooms are very small, but the breakfast is great, and the hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. Great location right next to Barbarossaplatz train station, and within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores and laundromats.
Shanthi
Shanthi, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2025
Nice place. Close to a convenient transportation spot. For Americans I would compare it to a Hampton Inn, just smaller like most things in a European city.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 30, 2025
Good location in the city with a short walk to everything you may need.
Really small room with even smaller bathroom though.
Comfortable bed and okay breakfast buffét.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2025
Great breakfast
Check in efficient & friendly , room & bathroom clean , rather small. Air con ok , bed comfy could do with extra pillow . Breakfast great choices , lovely friendly staff
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 1, 2025
Decent value hotel
Good location, not quite as central as the Ibis Koeln Hbf but still very convenient with the university nearby as well as tram stop Barbarossaplatz and rail stop Köln Süd. You can get decent deals here when the Ibis Koeln Hbf hotel is sold out. Interior design is the new Ibis design launched in the 2010s so it has been refurbed not long ago. But very hot rooms in the summer though, it seems aircon is only available in parts of the hotel. Also, tiny bathrooms.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2024
Everything was great. The hotel is 10 minutes from the main station and the old town. Check-in was quick and easy. The staff was friendly. I can recommend it for a shorter wtay.
Mario
Mario, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
The hotel is good, very clean, excellent location, there’s a laundry crossing the street. The staff is great, very helpful.
Room was way too small, bathroom was smaller than an airplane bathroom, I should’ve booked a bigger room.
Zazil
Zazil, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2023
Small
The hotel staff allowed us to leave our bags in a secure room from early morning prior to check in snd again for a few hours following check out. This proved to be very helpful.
The room was small. The bathroom very small- but adequate. Only 1 towel per person - no hand towels. Only 1 pillow per bed!
Jocelyne
Jocelyne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 12, 2026
All good
gloria
gloria, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 5, 2026
Nice hotel but room I stayed in
Rastislav
Rastislav, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
Comfortable
Verónica
Verónica, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2026
clean room
Geraldine B
Geraldine B, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2026
Yes
Suraj
Suraj, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 16, 2024
The Hotel was just as expected plus very good choice of food for breakfast.
Norman
Norman, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2025
My trip to koln
The room was a little small but otherwise all good
David
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Staff very helpful
Nikki
Nikki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Good location!
I’ve stayed in many an Ibis over the years and I’m always more bothered about location, this one is five stops from HBF/Dom and the immediate area has Lidl and Rewe supermarkets plus plenty of food and bar options around.
Room was fine, not the biggest and small bathroom but ok for my needs and at €50 a night, what you’d expect!
Rob
Rob, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2024
Good place
Ray
Ray, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2023
Best hotel, good conexiones for the city and the Kolnmesse.
Alfredo José
Alfredo José, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
I got there before 3pm, at around 12:15 or 12:30pm, and the staff very nicely told me that unfortunately there weren't any rooms available. However, I waited only 20 minutes, and the front desk immediately told me a room was ready and I was able to put my stuff down before heading over the the Gamescom convention center.
The room was spacious and clean, enjoyed my stay there
Calvin
Calvin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2018
exactly what i wanted
good hotel ideal for my stay there staff was friendly and very helpful
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2023
Awesome service!
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2024
Good connections to centrum.
Sari-Minna
Sari-Minna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2024
Area around the hotel is a bit downtrodden, but you likely aren't staying here for that!
A short walk to some better areas of town.
The hotel is perfectly acceptable as you might imagine if you have stayed in a business hotel before.