Name: Cologne City Family Hotel - Novotel - ALL
Address: Bayenstrasse 51, KOELN, 50678, DE
Telephone: +49221801470
Rating: 4.6

Novotel Cologne City

Hotel that makes every moment matter

Enjoy the comfort of the comprehensively renovated 4 star hotel Novotel City Cologne. Just a 15-minute walk from the old town, the Hotel am Rhein offers an excellent base for exploring Cologne. Enjoy complementary WIFI in bright, friendly, non-smoking rooms and recharge your batteries in the fitness room on the 6th floor. New energy floor.

Business and leisure guests will feel both comfortable and right at home.
Situated in the Rheinauhafen, you can explore the banks of the Rhine directly opposite or the Chocolate Museum, which is just a few minutes' walk away.

The Novotel Cologne City also focuses on the needs of its smaller guests. A lovely children's play area in the lobby offers a great selection of games for kids. Our quiet courtyard with plenty of green space is the perfect place to while away the hours

Dear guests, my team and I are very much looking forward to welcoming you to the beautiful cathedral city of Cologne!

Sarah Rinke, Hotel Management

Dear guests, we would like to inform you about the special opening hours of our dining services over the holidays: December 24 Breakfast: 06:30 - 10:30 Restaurant and bar: closed in the evening December 25 & 26 Breakfast: 06:30 - 11:00 Restaurant and bar: closed in the evening December 31 Breakfast: 06:30 - 10:30 Restaurant: open until 21:30 Hotel bar: open until 02:00 January 1, 2026 Breakfast: 06:30 - 11:00 Restaurant: open until 21:30 Hotel bar: open until 23:00

Hotel extras

Comprehensively renovated rooms with WIFI and workspace
Located directly by the Rheinauhafen and only a 15-minute walk to the old town
Family rooms and play areas for children
Fitness studio and sauna with cathedral view (sauna opening hours from 6-10 pm)
Bright meeting rooms with modern technology & and a wide range of catering options.

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Standard room with 1 queen-size bed and sofa

4 pers. max
22 m² / 236 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

Superior room with 1 queen-size bed and sofa

3 pers. max
22 m² / 236 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: Garden View

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Room

Standard Room with twin beds

2 pers. max
22 m² / 236 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Twin bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

Executive room with 1 queen-size bed and sofa

4 pers. max
25 m² / 269 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View or Garden View

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Hotel location

Novotel Cologne City

Bayenstrasse 51
50678 KOELN
Germany

GPS:50.926762, 6.963615

+49 221 801470

+49 221 80147148

HAUPTBAHNHOF

Railway station

Access: 1.7 km / 1.06 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

8 EUR 8 EUR

DEUTZ-MESSE

Railway station

Access: 2.5 km / 1.55 mi 30 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

7.67 EUR 7.67 EUR

CHOCOLATE MUSEUM

Museums

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 10 min walk / 2 min drive

Taxi

4 EUR 4 EUR

Altstadt

Historic monument

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 15 min walk / 6 min drive

Taxi

10.23 EUR 10.23 EUR

ROEM. -GERM. MUSEUM

Museums

Access: 1.5 km / 0.93 mi 20 min walk / 8 min drive

Taxi

6 EUR 6 EUR

MUSEUM LUDWIG

Museums

Access: 1.5 km / 0.93 mi 15 min walk / 8 min drive

Taxi

6 EUR 6 EUR

SCHAUSPIELHAUS

Entertainment/theatre district

Access: 1.5 km / 0.93 mi 20 min walk / 8 min drive

OPERA KOELN

Opera/symphony/concert hall

Access: 1.5 km / 0.93 mi 20 min walk / 8 min drive

Taxi

11 EUR 11 EUR

MUS. F. ANGEW. KUNST

Museums

Access: 1.6 km / 0.99 mi 20 min walk / 9 min drive

Taxi

10.23 EUR 10.23 EUR

MUSICAL DOME

Entertainment/theatre district

Access: 1.7 km / 1.06 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

10 EUR 10 EUR

DOME/CATHEDRAL

Historic monument

Access: 1.7 km / 1.06 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

6 EUR 6 EUR

SENFTOEPF. THEATER

Entertainment/theatre district

Access: 1.7 km / 1.06 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

10.23 EUR 10.23 EUR

ASV BONNER STR.

Sports centre

Access: 2 km / 1.24 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

10 EUR 10 EUR

CINEDOM

Cinema district

Access: 2.7 km / 1.68 mi 10 min drive

Taxi

18 EUR 18 EUR

UFA PALAST

Cinema district

Access: 2.8 km / 1.74 mi 30 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

11 EUR 11 EUR

Z00 AQUARIUM

Aquarium

Access: 3.8 km / 2.36 mi 35 min walk / 15 min drive

Taxi

15 EUR 15 EUR

Z00 COLOGNE

Zoo

Access: 3.8 km / 2.36 mi 35 min walk / 15 min drive

Taxi

15 EUR 15 EUR

FLORA/BOTAN. GARDEN

Botanical gardens

Access: 3.8 km / 2.36 mi 35 min walk / 15 min drive

Taxi

12 EUR 12 EUR

AQUALAND

Amusement park

Access: 15 km / 9.32 mi 20 min drive

PHANTASIALAND

Amusement park

Access: 23 km / 14.29 mi 35 min drive

Taxi

35 EUR 35 EUR

BAD NEUENAHR

Casino

Access: 60 km / 37.29 mi 40 min drive

AACHEN

Casino

Access: 80 km / 49.71 mi 1 hrs drive

NUERBURGRING

Racetrack

Access: 90 km / 55.93 mi 1 hrs 35 min drive

ECKENHAGEN

Ski area

Access: 100 km / 62.14 mi 1 hrs 35 min drive

FUEHLINGER SEE

Lake

Access: 12 km / 7.46 mi 25 min drive

Taxi

18 EUR 18 EUR

SUEDSTADT

Shopping district

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 5 min walk / 2 min drive

Taxi

8 EUR 8 EUR

KOELN CITY

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 15 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

5 EUR 5 EUR

CITY CENTER

Shopping district

Access: 2 km / 1.24 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

8 EUR 8 EUR

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM

On site

Car park
Pets welcome
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property

NOVO2 RESTAURANT

International dishes are the hallmark of our restaurant. We have a beautiful garden terrace in the quiet inner courtyard. Our current opening hours are Monday - Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dogs are not allowed.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 9
Surface of the largest room: 255 m² / 2744.795 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 250
Maximum capacity for banquets: 140

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ALL Rating 4.6/5 1,893 reviews

Maria P. Families - 4/26/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

We had a beautiful time staying in Novotel Koln. It was a great experience and a very comfortable stay specially travelling with our little baby. The rooms, kids corner and breakfast were excellent. Highly recommend this hotel if you are staying with your family and you want a comfortable place to stay. Plus excellent location.

Dear Maria, thank you for your lovely and detailed feedback 😊 It’s wonderful to hear that you had such a comfortable and enjoyable stay with your family, especially while traveling with a baby – that makes all the difference. We’re really happy that the overall setup, including the family-friendly touches, contributed to a relaxing experience for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you and your family again soon. Kind regards Your Novotel Köln City Team

Lijo J. Families - 4/21/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Overall was good but wifi didn't work at alll

Dear Lijo, thank you for your feedback 😊 We’re glad to hear that your overall stay was positive, but we’re sorry that the Wi-Fi did not work properly during your visit. We understand how important a stable connection is, and we regret the inconvenience this caused. We will look into this with our technical team to ensure improvements. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again and provide you with a smoother experience next time. Kind regards Your Novotel Köln City Team

Lesley M. Families - 4/19/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Brilliant location, helpful staff, spotless rooms, delicious breakfast and lovely lounge. Couldn’t ask for anything else.

Dear Lesley, thank you for your wonderful review 😊 It’s fantastic to read that everything came together so well during your stay and that you left with such a positive impression. Comments like yours are a great motivation for the whole team. We’d be delighted to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Your Novotel Köln City Team

Chris B. Families - 4/10/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Stayed with family. Very good value

Dear Chris, thank you for your kind feedback 😊 Comfortable, clean rooms and good value – that’s exactly what we aim to offer, especially for family stays. Great to hear it worked out so well for you. We’d be happy to welcome you and your family again in Cologne 🙂 Kind regards Your Novotel Köln City Team

Panduranga K. Families - 4/6/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel located in a well connected area and staff are very cordial. Overall experience was good.

Dear Panduranga, thank you for sharing your experience 😊 A comfortable stay, a well-connected location and a welcoming team – that’s exactly the combination we aim for. Glad it all came together nicely for you. Maybe we’ll see you again on your next trip to Cologne. Best regards Your Novotel Köln City Team