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Towels and bed linen are available in the homestay. This homestay is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Wallraf-Richartz Museum is 15 km from the homestay, while Museum Ludwig is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 1 km from Airport Rooms Waldblick.

property meet my expectations Breakfast

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9
Superb
187 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Set 3.1 km from LANXESS Arena in Cologne, Cologne Homestay features free WiFi access and free private parking.

Cologne Zoo is 3.2 km from Cologne Homestay, while Cologne Fairgrounds is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 11 km from the property.

We are grateful to our host for our stay. So kind, responsive, smiling and welcoming. He helped us in every way - he made us comfortable in the apartment, guided us about the locations and explained to us the local means of transport. Additionally, he gave us valuable and practical tips about the city. The apartment is cozy, clean, has everything you need, including an amazing view of the neighbourhood. We would recommend this place with great pleasure!

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9.5
Exceptional
165 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

With free WiFi, this homestay features a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are available.

Wallraf-Richartz Museum is 1.8 km from the homestay, while National Socialism Documentation Centre is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 14 km from Comfort and Style in City Center with Ensuite Bathroom on Schaafenstraße.

Although we did not stay there during the day, but if you plan to use it for sleep and go, it’s perfect for a few days. It was very calm, silent and warm. The bathroom was really confy. We had plenty of space for our stuff. The host was super nice, and answered us in the second we needed something.

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9
Superb
22 reviews

This 5-star homestay accommodation is situated in Cologne. Guests at SinueSsa enjoy a kitchen and bathroom facilities with a spa bath.

Rooms at SinueSsa feature luxury, contemporary-style interiors. Every room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as a view of the garden. Guests can also request heated waterbeds.

Fantastic breakfast and an outstanding host. We would definitely stay here again.

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9.6
Exceptional
59 reviews
Price from
£307
per night

Situated in Cologne, this homestay offers a garden and free high speed Wi-Fi access. It is a 15-minute drive from the city centre and less than 10 minutes' drive to the Cologne Messe Exhibition Centre and the Lanxess Arena.

very very good person there. if next time attend messes, I will live there again

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9.3
Superb
7 reviews

The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. This homestay is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cologne, like cycling. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Dachstudio mit Bad und Terasse.

The owner was very hospitable and accomodating and the flat was really nice and peaceful! The city centre is about 40 minutes walking distance away or 4 stops on the tram/metro, so you can very easily get there. There is designated parking spot for the house and the area seems really safe, so no issues parking there!

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8.9
Fabulous
108 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Gästehaus Hotel Wilms is located in the Bocklemünd Mengenich district of Cologne, 7.8 km from Saint Gereon's Basilica, 8.4 km from Cologne Central Station and 8.4 km from Cologne Cathedral. The air-conditioned accommodation is 6.1 km from RheinEnergie Stadion. Theater am Dom is 8.5 km from the homestay and National Socialism Documentation Centre is 8.6 km away.

Good hotel. I liked the view of the church. As a bonus, there's a Balkan grill restaurant in the building.

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8.4
Very good
114 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

1st Floor Köln is located in Cologne's trendy Nippes neighbourhood. It offers free WiFi and each room has a satellite TV and an iPod docking station as well as a coffee machine.

The private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Laundry facilities are also available at the property.

The room was very confortable, clan and nice. Good atmosphere!

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8
Very good
369 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

Akazienhof Hotel & Brauhaus offers free parking, affordable and convenient accommodation in the Porz district, close to Cologne/Bonn Airport. It is also situated next to the slip road for the A59 motorway.

I really like staying at this hotel. The parking is so easy and convenient. There is a bar and restaurant right below your room so you can have some beers or cocktails and just go up the stairs to your room. I love supporting family-owned hotels rather than the big chains. I have stayed here before this trip, and I hope to stay here again the next time I visit Cologne. Both times I stayed the staff was so friendly and helpful to me. This time I had a low pressure on my BMW tire and the man got me pointed in the right direction to get it looked at. The rooms are nice and comfortable. They are spacious. The bathrooms are nice. It is so easy to find and drive to. And the price is very good and descent.

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8
Very good
907 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

Set within 5.4 km of Lanxess Arena and 7.2 km of Köln Messe/Deutz Station in Cologne, Spacious & comfortable guestrooms w private bathrooms near Koelnmesse & Lanxess Arena, free parking, highspeed WiFi offers accommodation with seating area. The property is around 7.4 km from KölnTriangle, 7.6 km from Cologne Fairgrounds and 8.6 km from Cologne Chocolate Museum. The guest house has private entrance.

Nice place, would have liked a curtain in the main room to avoid the daylight too early. And private space for parking on the property and not on the strret

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8.6
Fabulous
20 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

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  • Airport Rooms Waldblick
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews

    Airport Rooms Waldblick is situated in the Grengel district of Cologne, 14 km from Köln Messe/Deutz Station, 14 km from KölnTriangle and 15 km from Cologne Chocolate Museum.

    Cleanliness, good staff and easy to find near to airport

  • Cologne Homestay
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 165 reviews

    Set 3.1 km from LANXESS Arena in Cologne, Cologne Homestay features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a seating area for your convenience.

    everything it was awesome! thank you for everything!

  • Comfort and Style in City Center with Ensuite Bathroom on Schaafenstraße
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 22 reviews

    Comfort and Style in City Center with Ensuite Bathroom on Schaafenstraße, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Cologne, 500 metres from Neumarkt Square Cologne, less than 1 km from Theater...

    Patrick was super nice and the room was clean and very comfortable.

  • SinueSsa
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews

    This 5-star homestay accommodation is situated in Cologne. Guests at SinueSsa enjoy a kitchen and bathroom facilities with a spa bath. Rooms at SinueSsa feature luxury, contemporary-style interiors.

    Fantastisk lyxig lägenhet med många bekvämligheter.

  • Quartier Ostheim
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Situated in Cologne, this homestay offers a garden and free high speed Wi-Fi access.

  • Dachstudio mit Bad und Terasse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 108 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Dachstudio mit Bad und Terasse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 3.6 km from Musical Dome Cologne.

    O estudio estava perfeito Localizado e muito espasoso.

  • Gästehaus Hotel Wilms
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 114 reviews

    Gästehaus Hotel Wilms is located in the Bocklemünd Mengenich district of Cologne, 7.8 km from Saint Gereon's Basilica, 8.4 km from Cologne Central Station and 8.4 km from Cologne Cathedral.

    Sehr sauberes, modernes Zimmer. Kommen gerne wieder!

  • 1st Floor Köln
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 369 reviews

    1st Floor Köln is located in Cologne's trendy Nippes neighbourhood. It offers free WiFi and each room has a satellite TV and an iPod docking station as well as a coffee machine.

    Total sauber und gepflegt! Das Zimmer war sehr groß.

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  • Zimmer in Köln
    Budget options available
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 33 reviews

    Offering river views, Zimmer in Köln is an accommodation set in Cologne, 3.2 km from KölnTriangle and 3.4 km from Cologne Fairgrounds.

    Der Service. Und die Freundlichkeit des Personals.

  • Akazienhof Hotel & Brauhaus
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 907 reviews

    Akazienhof Hotel & Brauhaus offers free parking, affordable and convenient accommodation in the Porz district, close to Cologne/Bonn Airport.

    Was very clean, large new room, with nice bathroom too.

  • Spacious & comfortable guestrooms w private bathrooms near Koelnmesse & Lanxess Arena, free parking, highspeed WiFi
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 20 reviews

    Set within 5.4 km of Lanxess Arena and 7.2 km of Köln Messe/Deutz Station in Cologne, Spacious & comfortable guestrooms w private bathrooms near Koelnmesse & Lanxess Arena, free parking, highspeed...

    Ruhig und gemütlich. Schön eingerichtet. Kaffee und Wasser vorhanden.

  • Zimmer mit Gartenblick
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews

    Offering garden views, Zimmer mit Gartenblick is an accommodation located in Cologne, 8.8 km from Nikolauskirche and 10 km from Theater am Dom.

    Freundlichkeit und sehr gute Kommunikation der Gastgeberin

  • Messezimmer Nähe Zentrum
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 82 reviews

    Set within 5.2 km of Saint Gereon's Basilica and 5.7 km of Cologne Central Station in Cologne, Messezimmer Nähe Zentrum offers accommodation with free WiFi and seating area.

    Lage war gut. stilvolle Einrichtungen. sehr sauber.

  • Villa Donar
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 31 reviews

    Quietly situated on the edge of the Königsforst Nature Reserve, this studio offers free WiFi and a French balcony overlooking a large garden. Cologne city centre is just 10 km away.

    super Ausstattung und gleichzeitig sehr zentral gelegen

  • Hotel Garni Emir
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,287 reviews

    Hotel Garni am Hansaring is located in Cologne, just 130 metres from Hansaring Train Station and 1 km from Cologne Central Station. Free WiFi access is available.

    Die Lage war super, Betten bequem und alles sauber.

  • Smart Appart
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 207 reviews

    Located 3.9 km from Cologne Fairgrounds and 4 km from Köln Messe/Deutz Station, Smart Appart features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, patio and seating area.

    Sehr schneller, freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber

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  • Hotel Matheisen
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 163 reviews

    This traditional hotel is located in Cologne's Worringen district. Hotel Matheisen offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and is just off the A57 motorway between Cologne and Düsseldorf city centres.

    Personal war sehr freundlich und Lage war auch super

  • B&B am See Köln - Privatzimmer
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 21 reviews

    B&B am See Köln - Privatzimmer is located at a bathing lake on the outskirts of Cologne, near a nature reserve.

    Freundlicher Vermieter, sehr günstige Preise vor Ort & Klimaanlage.

  • Pension am Helenenwall
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 104 reviews

    Located in a historic building in the Deutz district of Cologne, this guest house offers non-smoking rooms and apartments, Wi-Fi hotspot, and varied breakfast buffets.

    - willkommens goodies - unproblematisches check-in - sauberes Zimmer

  • Kölner Pension
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 449 reviews

    This guest house offers comfortable accommodation and enjoys a central location in Cologne, just a 10-minute walk from the main station and the famous Dom cathedral.

    Old building, location, ability to check in at 11pm

  • Ferienwohnung Bankwitz
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 104 reviews

    Located in Cologne, Ferienwohnung Bankwitz is 700 metres from Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne. Volksgarten Park is 1.1 km away. All rooms include a TV.

    vriendelijke ontvangst en Marco en goed tip voor parkeren

  • Grünes Idyll im Herzen Kölns
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 137 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, Grünes Idyll im Herzen Kölns is an accommodation situated in Cologne, 4 km from Cologne Fairgrounds and 4.2 km from Köln Messe/Deutz Station.

    L'emplacement en plein centre ville de Kaysersberg

  • Zimmervermietung Roy
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1 review

    Zimmervermietung Roy is situated in Cologne, 8.1 km from Volksgarten Park, 9.3 km from Cologne Chocolate Museum, and 10 km from Theater am Dom.

  • Shared a-partment • Möbliertes Zimmer in Köln - Ehrenfeld !

    Shared a-partment • Möbliertes Zimmer in Köln - Ehrenfeld! in Cologne offers accommodation with free WiFi, 1.7 km from Saint Gereon's Basilica, 3.3 km from National Socialism Documentation Centre and...

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Homestays that guests love in Cologne

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 527 reviews
    Great room with a lovely view. Great host very friendly and lovely pets.
    G.K.C.DE.V.Services S.L.
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £155.51
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 566 reviews
    Nice Mini-Partment with Bathroom, Kitchenette with Fridge/Pots&Pans, a great Work Desk and super comfy beds. Close to nice places but also great connection to central station and the city center. stayery is always a good pick, if you want to have a bit more private home feel and be independent. the staff was nice and also the Lounge very inviting. they were very verbal on the location and the proximity of the night club and had earplugs placed in the room as well (and excuses everywhere)
    Lilja
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £107.22
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3,570 reviews
    Great hostel, every room is creative and unique and you can read about each room right outside of it. Shared bathrooms and showers were clean. The staff was very friendly and I loved the breakfast!
    Aliya
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £79.10
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,553 reviews
    Lovely hostels
    zohir
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £107.22
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3,570 reviews
    It's a great hostel, they make everyone feel at home which makes people easier to talk to. The beds are very spacious and comfy. Clean facilities. Staff are helpful.
    YellowSunFlower094
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £149.79
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 152 reviews
    Very clean, views are amazing, interlinked with nature, easy check in and great hosts
    Ebru
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 188 reviews
    A lovely host who came and met me immediately to show me laundry facilities. A lovely location about 35 mins walk from Central Cologne Station
    Lee
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 401 reviews
    Very near the center and the train station. Value for money. Thanks for the lovely host provided extra standing fan for the hot weather in Europe after we check in. Restaurant just downstairs.
    SHU KUEI
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £271.03
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 103 reviews
    Attention it is not a hotel it is a room in a private home. If you book and want to cancel, the owner will tell you ok face to face and then refuse and you will not get your money back; even if you explain that the term "establishment" in the ad means business and not private accommodation.
    Claire
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £114.68
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 290 reviews
    Great location and great host
    jenny
    Solo traveller

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