3 HRS Stars

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Check-in: 03:00 PMCheck-out: 12:00 PM
  • Free WiFi

  • Bathroom

  • WiFi

  • Non-smoking room

  • Room safe

  • 21.4%of guests recommend this hotel

4.9

Appealing

Based on 13 reviews

Mathiasstr. 21, 50676 Cologne, Altstadt

Location and distances

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Mathiasstr. 21, 50676 Cologne, Altstadt

The hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is located in the centre of the historic old town of Cologne and is the perfect starting point for several excursions. The Rhine promenade, the exhibition, and the Alter Markt are within walking distance. The Cathedral and the main railway station are nearby, as well. The airport is a 20-minute drive away. Good public transportation connection are also available.

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)15 km

Nearest station0.6 km

City center1 km

  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 9.3 mi.

  • Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 26 mi.

  • Dortmund Airport (DTM) 49 mi.

  • A559 - Anschluß Köln-Deutz 1 mi.

  • Heumarkt 0.37 mi.

  • Köln Hauptbahnhof 0.62 mi.

  • Köln City center0.62 mi.

  • Köln-Deutz 0.93 mi.

From North/East:A3,Kreuz Köln-Ost, drive of the highway towards centre,alonge the river, after the tunnel turn right the 3. street (Rheinaustr.), go ahead till Follerstr., then Mathiasstr., on the left side. South/west:A4 Kreuz Köln-Süd, drive of the highway towards Bayentahl,along the river, before the second bridge turn left then next possibility right, straight on you get to Mathiasstr.

From the main train station you take bus line No. 132, which drops you at Heumarkt. From there you walk straight on into the bus direction, cross the traffic lights straight on to get to Mathiasstr.

Ratings and reviews(8)

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21.4 % of guests recommend this hotel

Appealing

5.2/10

Cleanliness of the hotel

4.6

Value for money

6.0

Ambience/Atmosphere in hotel

4.6

Willingness to assist

5.8

Friendliness of recpetion

6.5

Quality of breakfast

5.3

How comfortable the beds are

4.6

Restaurant quality

-

Wellness

-

Room facilities

4.5

Room size

5.1

Bathroom

4.4

8.4Very good

Posted on 13 Apr 2025

Mature couple

Unsere Fahrräder konnten zum Abladen wieder problemlos mit hineingenommen werden und in dem Seitenausgang sicher abgestellt werden.

4.8Appealing

Posted on 30 Aug 2024

Ribera H.- Private traveler

Naja nicht so viel 

Es ist sehr laut, das Hotel ist abgewohnt, der Aufzug ging nicht, kein TV weil er auch nicht ging.

2.2Appealing

Posted on 16 Feb 2024

Dopleb B.- Business traveler

Starker unangenehmer Geruch, TV Gerät vorhanden aber keinerlei Programme.

Als Novum Kunde zutiefst enttäuscht.

Hotel amenties & information

Hotel Description

The hotel Ahl Meerkatzen in Cologne offers comfortable rooms in a historic ambiance. All rooms are equipped with shower/WC, telephone, minibar, and cable TV. After a refreshing night's sleep, guests can enjoy an excellently prepared breakfast buffet.

Special features of the hotel

++++Attention: The city of Köln charges an overnight stay tax of 5% on the room accommodation rate from 01.12.2014, which needs to be paid by the guests. This tax is NOT INLCUDED in the HRS rates and needs to be paid additionally in the hotel. Business travelers are exempted from this tax when showing an adequate verification (e.g. employer certificate). ++++ Our guests have parking in the parking garage at the Heumarket available. Upon submission of the parking ticket at the hotel the price is reduced to € 6.00 per day.

Most popular facilities

  • Bathroom
  • Non-smoking room
  • Room safe
  • Lift
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Free for HRS guests

  • Free use of an internet terminal
  • Free WiFi
  • Hotel built in: 1264
  • Last complete renovation: 2008
  • Last partial renovation: 2012
  • Non-smoking hotel
  • Number of floors: 5
  • Number of double rooms: 24
  • 1 family room available
  • Children's beds/cots: 2
  • Lift
  • Hotel Garni
  • City hotel
  • Trade fair/Conference hotel
  • Gay and lesbian-friendly hotel
  • In the old town
  • Lively surroundings
  • Make-up mirror
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Bathroom with window
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  • No information available
  • Desk
  • Breakfast:
    07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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  • Free WiFi in entire hotel
  • Mobile phone reception
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  • Non-smoking room
  • Room safe
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Soundproof windows
  • Windows for opening
  • Emergency information
  • Plan of emergency exits
  • Separate luggage storage
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  • Pets not allowed
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  • Reception (lobby)
  • Cable TV
  • TV remote control
  • Vending machine for beverages
  • Pets not allowed
  • Fire alarm
  • Smoke detectors
  • Hotel complies with country/state/local fire prevention laws
  • Building meets all current local/state/country building codes
  • Room safe
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Free WLAN in the room is available to all Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen guests.
Unfortunately there are no parking spaces available for guests of the Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen.
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen was rated 4.9 by 13 guests on average.
Friendliness of recpetion, Value for money and Willingness to assist were rated particularly well.
21.4 % of guests recommend the Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen for their next stay.
Check-in is possible from 03:00 PM at the earliest.
Check-out is possible at the latest by 12:00 PM clock.
The next station is 0.6 km away from the accommodation.
The nearest airport is 15 km from the hotel.
HRS customers receive the following benefits when they book the Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen:
  • dotFree use of an internet terminal
  • dotFree WiFi
The hotel does not have its own restaurant.
Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is unfortunately not barrier-free.
Unfortunately, the hotel rooms in the Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen do not have their own air conditioning.
Unfortunately, you cannot cancel this hotel free of charge.
At the Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen the reception times are as follows:
  • dotDuring the week: occupied 24 hours a day
  • dotAt weekends: occupied 24 hours a day
You can pay at the hotel with the following means of payment:
  • dotDebit card
  • dotAmerican Express
  • dotMastercard
  • dotVisa
  • dotBilling to corporate account possible
  • dotApple Pay
  • dotGoogle Pay
With your myHRS account, you will earn miles & points with our partners 'Miles & More', 'BahnBonus' every time you book a hotel.
clean and safe

Clean & Safe Protocol

Self Inspected Hotel

The hotel has undergone a self-inspection regarding its enhanced protective measures.

Hotel information

Service times

Reception

occupied 24 hours a day

Reception manned at weekends

occupied 24 hours a day

Earliest check-in

03:00 PM

Latest check-out

12:00 PM

Spoken languages

  • Multilingual staff on hand 24 hours a day

Payment options

  • Debit card
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Billing to corporate account possible
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay