Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Chocolate Museum

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Free daily buffet breakfast - Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen (Cologne)
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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds - Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen (Cologne)
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Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen sits in central Cologne, where guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning. The property provides in-room WiFi, attentive staff ready to assist with questions, convenient luggage storage, and elevator access for easy movement throughout the building.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Musical Dome - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 4 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hafenterrasse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Krua Thai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zerin Döner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Lyskirchen Köln - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Takezo Ramen Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Chocolate Museum and Musical Dome, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A vending machine, laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1264
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Altstadt Köln
Köln Novum Hotel
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Novum Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt Cologne
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen on Nov 2, 2025 start from $76.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum. Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome are also within 1 mi (2 km). Heumarkt U-Bahn is only a 4-minute walk and Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

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