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Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Cologne Zoo

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Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim is centrally located in Cologne. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, refreshing drinks at the bar, and newspapers and coffee in the lobby. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and express check-in saves valuable exploration time.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (With Sofa Bed)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tiefentalstrasse 72, Cologne, 51063

What's nearby

  • Palladium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Church of St. Johann Baptist - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne-Mülheim Station - 4 min drive
  • Muelheim Berliner Strasse U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gilden Brauhaus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Büyük Harran Doy Doy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Cantina & Catering - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG

Hotel near Cologne Zoo
Located close to Cologne Cable Car and Claudius Therme, Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • 2 meeting rooms, free newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 107 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2002
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 16 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 49.0 per night
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

  • Self parking fee: EUR 15.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 16 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 49.0 per night

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 and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cologne Muelheim
Holiday Inn Express Cologne
Holiday Inn Express Cologne Muelheim
Holiday Inn Express Muelheim
Holiday Inn Express Muelheim Cologne
Holiday Inn Express Muelheim Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Muelheim Hotel Cologne
Holiday Inn Express Koln-Mulheim Hotel Cologne
Holiday Inn Express Cologne Muelheim Hotel
mülheim Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Mulheim

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 16 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG?

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG on Dec 24, 2025 start from $77.9, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG located?

Located in Mülheim, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cologne Zoo, Claudius Therme, and Cologne Cable Car. Cologne Trade Fair Grounds and LANXESS Arena are also within 6 mi (10 km). Muelheim Berliner Strasse U-Bahn is 9 minutes by foot and Von-Sparr Strasse U-Bahn is 10 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Köln-Mülheim by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gustaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay!

Very nice stopover, would have been nice to spend a little more time exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, lots of parking space, good breakfast, clean en comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Staff great hotel clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lovella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff are accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice and clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast Perfect for our Quick pit stop on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best location for my one night trip to Leverkusen!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiraag Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice rooms with everything you need. Has a good breakfast spread too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay not far from the Centre

Had a great stay! Staff super nice ( and allowed us to check out late), Breakfast good, great location, quiet. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clear and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff where great, Plenty of choice for breakfast which was included in our stay for free. If you're coming for the Christmas Markets be aware hotel is a 20min cab ride from them and city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just routine. Nice, clean, friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Omer from front desk was really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

manjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to tram stop, road gets noisy from 6am so don't plan to stay in. Bed is comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very convenient to Cologne and Bonn. The hotel was clean and welcoming. The free breakfast was delicious. The umbrella rental was wonderful as it was raining outside those days. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel but out of the way

Comfortable,clean room. Helpful efficient staff. Excellent breakfast.Surprisingly quiet in view of the hotel’s position (and the time of year-Carnival). Our only complaint would be re position. This hotel is a little out of the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Bhupendra

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

would not stay there again

poor service by reception staff and house keeping the lift wasn't working and at my age to climb 5 floor was not easy as i suffer from Asma also the house keeping dint clean the coffee cups and dint leave fresh milk and coffee when i complained to the reception they brought it up with no apology reception was hardly covered so we could get any details on the lift breakfast was poor with orange watered down overall poor
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

As you would expect from hiex.

Within easy walk of tram to town, and the Messe, typical hiex, clean ., decent breakfast, all good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short city break

Hotel in a great location by car and also a short (10/15 minute) walk to the nearest metro station to then then explore the more central area of Cologne. The hotel breakfast was excellent and for further food/goods there is a McDonalds next door and a petrol station with a well stocked shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good stay bar size of the room

The hotel is very welcoming and I could not fault the staff. The lobby, bar and breakfast area is good and despite what others have said about the lack of hot food, we really liked the breakfast on offer. My kids especially enjoyed the pancake machine. However, I should have paid more heed to other reviews about the family rooms being small. We are two adults and two kids 7 and 5, and the family room was totally cramped, we could not move between or around the beds and there was next to no space for our stuff. The location is a little out of town but we had no problems using public transport and there was a McDonalds beside the hotel and a very good German restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

saban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice place to stay friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023