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This 3-star hotel in Cologne is just a few steps from Deutz/Lanxess Arena Underground Station and a 6-minute walk from the KölnMesse exhibition grounds. It offers 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi. The comfortably furnished rooms of the Insel Hotel come with cable TV and a private bathroom. All rooms on the third, fourth and fifth floors are non-smoking. A rich breakfast buffet is provided each morning. The hotel bar serves a range of drinks throughout the day. Guests will find many cafés and restaurants close to the Hotel Insel and within the Deutz district. Cologne’s Old Town and famous cathedral are about a 15-minute walk away, across the River Rhine.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cologne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Euros
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice and clean hotel and staff were helpful, Good location very close to city’s metro links.
  • Reiko
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Good access to Lanxess Arena, fabulous breakfast - not cheap but worth to take
  • Zoya
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Staff was very kind and helpful. Perfect location, in the city center, right across the train station and also other attractions. Easy to get around on foot. Very big and spacious room.
  • Tian
    Belgium Belgium
    It's very spacious and clean, the location is good, near the tram station and the train station.
  • Á
    Árpád
    Hungary Hungary
    Close to the fair, very close to all public transport, add very good breakfast!
  • Ana
    Germany Germany
    Good restaurant in the area, also supermarket and a train station
  • Johnston
    Germany Germany
    The Hotel was small but very comfortable. The personnel were very helpful and friendly. It was also nice that the hotel was staffed 24 hours a day. The room was clean and spacious.
  • Ran
    Israel Israel
    Excellent location for the train, the exhibition building, several nearby restaurants and supermarkets. Kind and helpful staff. Nice sitting area in the backyard.
  • Denis
    Belgium Belgium
    Breakfast : fantastic Room : well-equiped Location : 100 m from Lanxess Arena
  • Małgorzata
    Poland Poland
    The hotel is perfectly located - one stop by train from the main railway station. I was attending an event in Lanxess Arena and it turned out it was practically just across the street. The room was not very big, but big enough for one person and...

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have a room package that includes breakfast? Also is there any supermarket near the hotel within walking distance?

    The next supermarket is 400m away, a 5-minute walk. There are no packages, but you are welcome to book breakfast as well.
    Answered on 19 October 2021
  • do you have a concierge service? we are looking for tickets to an event at the arena and having difficulty. thank you

    Dear Sirs, please excuse the late reply. Our house was temporarily closed. To our regret, we cannot assist you with bookings at the Köln Arena. Thank you for your understanding Best regards Susanne Thiele Insel Hotel köln
    Answered on 25 April 2022
  • how close is the hotel to the kòle main trains station

    Dear Guest, The distance to Cologne's main railway station is 1.5 km or 18 minutes on foot. Alternatively, there is an S-Bahn connection to Cologne Deutz station. In this case you need about 6 minutes to our house. Best regards Susanne Thiele
    Answered on 1 November 2021

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Joe Champs American Sports Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Modern

Facilities of Insel Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Lift
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Insel Hotel

  • Insel Hotel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Cologne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Insel Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Joe Champs American Sports Bar
  • Guests staying at Insel Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Insel Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Insel Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Insel Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Double
    • The prices at Insel Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.