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Reviews of Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Mathiasstr. 21, Altstadt-Süd, 50676 Cologne, Germany

#236 of 239 hotels in Cologne

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 213 hotel reviews

5.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.3

  • Comfort

    5.9

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    5.7

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    7.0
    Dont go here if youre expecting a hotel. This is a youthhostel experience. You can sleep comfortably, get a breakfast, t
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More like a very nice hostel

    Very good location and good value for the money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    6.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good location, clean hotel and nice staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no hot water, no heating, the staff was rude, the reception smelled like cigarettes, they told us we were going to pay a different price than what we paid at reception, on booking.com it was supposed to be 75 and we paid 89 for ambiguous reasons. It’s next to two sex shops which gives a certain vibe to the hotel… if it was much cheaper I would go along with it but considering all of the above I wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

    The breakfast was included, that was nice. The beds comfy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Turning up to be told there was no room available even though we had booking confirmed. Tried to send us to a different hotel, which was located way out of center. We said no, not willing to do that, then room became available.

    Location to Christmas markets is good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2023

    6.0
    Friendly staff, good basic breakfast, perfect location.. but cleanliness needs to be improved!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hygiene and cleanliness of the room is very questionable. The floor wasn't cleaned/vacuumed properly and the bathroom carpet had stains. Furthermore, one time when I came back in the room from outside, I found trash bin on the desk.... :/

    The staff were friendly and respectful. The breakfast was basic, but cannot complain about it since it was good! Furthermore, the heater was working perfectly and it made my room very cozy during my stay (when the weather was cold). Also, the location was perfect - it is close to many restaurants, bars and shops!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No TV not working .. I reported 3 times as engineer not there to sort out TV That not good access for me to stay nothing

    Room good

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't expect to have to go outside hotel to enter room

    Basic room generally clean breakfast satisfactory

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very noisy street in night time!

    Thank you for "breakfast box" before our early flight, it was very kind! Your staff is very helpfull, thanks!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    6.0
    A ‘hostel’ style 3 star hotel centrally located near (10 min walk) to the cathedral
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No coffee/tea making facilities in the room. TV not working. Very noisy from inside the hotel (workers in the kitchen late at night) and other guests arriving back late

    Location. Comfortable bed. Hot and powerful shower. Breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    6.0
    Diversity in Cologne
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The bathroom was not very clean, there was hair from the previous guest in the shower drain. When reserving the room, I indicated that I wanted a room with two separate beds, but upon arrival the beds were together and covered with a common sheet. We had to move the beds and look for another sheet.

    The hotel was in a good location, 15 minutes walk from the cathedral and the city center. The breakfast was tasty and the choices were sufficient, the food was replenished throughout the breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    6.0
    OK place if nothing else is available
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price, room had nothing aside from the very basics

    Good location, breakfast (although it was the same every day), cleanliness

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    5.0
    Small room in the center
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was quite small, with no space to open even a small lounge. No air conditioning. The prices were high because of Gamescom, and it definitely wasn't worth that much money.

    The staff was very helpful. They accepted my early check-in and offered breakfast for free while I am waiting for the room. Room, sheets, and towels were all clean. Good location with only 10 mins walk to the center.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Awful accomodation for a crazy price

    Kind workers

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    a bit noisy

    good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Simple and clean. A bit hot as the room sits at the top floor under roof.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rooms are small but all you need

    fraying around the edges.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Personal an Dr reception

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2023

    7.0
    Adequate for our needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small room, breakfast limited. Parking was nearby but very complicated to get to.

    Lovely old hotel near the river.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast is not good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2023

    5.0
    Sufficient
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom drains constantly smelt Could do with an upgrade Felt like I was in Amsterdam with the location

    Wifi was brilliant Comfortable bed

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    6.0
    pleasent enough for one night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Bedroom could of had better faacilities. kettle/ coffe maker and was in need of an upgrade.

    The Italian restaurant across from the property was absolutely amazing and totaly 5 star. Would stay at this property again to eat at this restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    7.0
    Was okay for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hair in the shower (probably from the people before us)

    Breakfast. Wi-Fi.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    thin walls, too noisy - especially being on the ground floor in the corridor to the lift

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I have never experienced this before at a hotel: On Sunday morning there was no breakfast (except coffee and yoghurt / muesli) due toe delivery issues.

    The room was fine and the location was great. Wi-fi worked fine, but it's annoying you need to ' log in' every 24 hours.

    Stayed in March 2023

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