This privately-run, 3-star hotel is located in the heart of Cologne, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from Friesenstraße with its lively pubs and clubs. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel.
The cosy rooms at the non-smoking Hotel Esplanade cable TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a balcony, and all face either the cathedral or the boulevard.
A breakfast buffet is served each morning at the Esplanade Köln. The hotel bar is open every evening.
Zülpicher Platz Underground Station is a 2-minute walk from the Hotel Esplanade. The Belgian and Galerie quarters are 7 minutes' walk away.
Guests at Hotel Esplanade Cologne also enjoy free newspapers at reception.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
“Generous check in/out. Demand for extra pillows was realized on the spot.amazing breakfast buffet.”
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Padraic
Ireland
“The Hotel was easily located, betweem train stations.The reception is manned 24hrs which is very reassuring if you need anything.Th room was small, but exceptionally clean and the ensuites also small but spotless and cosy.The beds were low which...”
Maurine
Japan
“very nice reception staff in general, nice breakfast. decent room size with good equipment. I felt comfortable.”
Allen
Australia
“Location was great, bed comfy, rooms are warm
Room with luggage was a bit tight”
Sergii
Switzerland
“Nicely located hotel, room with a balcony and bathtub, even with a breakfast included, for a quite nice price.
Breakfast itself is absolutely splendid, with a variety of hot and cold meals and a nice coffee.”
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Caroline
United Kingdom
“Nice, comfortable room, really friendly staff
Fabulous breakfast!
Good location, easy to walk to city centre and shopping districts but also close to local train station connecting to the main central station (and therefore airport)”
Jan
Poland
“This is a slightly run down *** hotel in central Cologne. No thrills, but it does the job and the balcony and breakfast buffet were nice.”
Ivan
Croatia
“The room was spacious and immaculately clean. Breakfast was also very good.”
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Tessza
Netherlands
“The hotel is on a street with infinity bars, caffes, shops, restaurants and everything you need. The tram and bus stops are very close. Staff is very friendly. Breakfast has many options, I didn't see this many thing on a hotel breakfast before....”
Katsiaryna
Poland
“A small and cozy hotel within walking distance from the train station — about a 20–30 minute walk, with a few sights to check out along the way. It's located on a lively street full of shops and places to eat for every taste. The staff is very...”
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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