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Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße

4.0 star property
Experience warm hospitality by day and vibrant city life by night – all within reach of this stylish hotel’s doorstep.

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Located near the iconic Cologne Cathedral, Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße offers an upscale retreat with a charming terrace, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning services. Enjoy international cuisine at Elferrat restaurant or relax with free in-room WiFi and unwind at the bar. The helpful staff has received rave reviews from previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is ฿3,407
฿3,827 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Privilege, Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bed with towels.

Privilege, Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a suitcase.

Privilege, Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Old Town Cologne, a neighbourhood in Cologne, Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. National Socialist Documentation Center and Volkstheater Millowitsch are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rheinau Harbour and Claudius Therme. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Friesenstr. 44-48, Cologne, NW, 50670

What's nearby

  • A night scene with a bridge over a calm river, city lights, and a tower with lights.
    MediaPark
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A table with a bowl of soup, a spoon, a glass of beer, and two bottles of beer.
    Neumarkt
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
    Cologne Cathedral
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A cobblestone square with outdoor cafes, autumn trees, and historic buildings.
    Old Market
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Friesenplatz
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn
    3 min walk
  • Cologne West Station
    10 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brauhaus Päffgen
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Wilma Wunder Köln
    2 min walk
  • Woods
    1 min walk
  • NENI Köln
    5 min walk

About this property

Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße

  • Upscale hotel near Cologne Cathedral
  • A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Elferrat, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
    • A vending machine, meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
    • A computer station, a lift and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 103 rooms have amenities, such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
  • More amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep-soaking baths
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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; wired internet (EUR 18 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (EUR 18 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (EUR 24 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Elferrat
  • Elferrat

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 per cent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 per person
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: EUR 18 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: EUR 18 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 24 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

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

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße on 15 Jul 2026 start from ฿3,407, 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 at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße?

Self-parking is available for EUR 24 per day.

What time is check-in at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Friesenplatz and Cologne Cathedral. LANXESS Arena and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km). Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 3-minute walk and Rudolfplatz U-Bahn is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 451 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 951 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and location were both excellent as well as the staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jazz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very lovely and made me feel very welcome and comfortable. The room was very comfortable, the only negative were the pillows. Other than that, a great stay and will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SEVDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was Clean, and the Employees were very kind. But the hotel is on a very loudly street. Especially Saturday night was very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

marianne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is Perfectly located The breakfast was great Only the smell inside the hotel could be improved especially in the breakfast room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Koln

Hotel booked for closeness to concert at the Gloria theatre. Plenty of bars and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very comfortable in a nice and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is located very nice place and very comfortable for finding restaurants. Bath room is bit tidy...but it is clean. Just one point table lamp has missing lamp itself... Breakfast is so nice and comfortable leve. We have enjoyed very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Cologne short break

Hotel very comfortable and renovations ongoing during stay. Bathroom door was disintegrating with the damp and wouldn’t shut properly. Some noise from the local bars - we were on the sixth floor and it didn’t bother us but would be different with small children. Great location with a private car park and walking distance from the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

The location is good (near metro and Gloria) but there’s an awful smell in reception (toilets, maybe). This was really annoying for me as check-in took ages - 2 guys behind the desk taking ages to check-in the party ahead of me. Shower was a bit mad and no deadlock on the door, so not sure I’d go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Mediocre and too hot

Location of the hotel is good, close to a lot of good bars (I definitely recommend 'Woods' across the street for some unique cocktails) and restaurants. About ten minutes walk to the train station. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was okay - great bacon though. The shampoo and soap had excellent scent. Unfortunately, the hotel looks old and tired. There is a strange smell in the lobby and the corridors. Our room looked very old and the pillows were way too soft, so we had to use two. Cologne was quite hot during our stay but there was no AC and they didn't even have any fans to offer. Some black mold in the bathroom and you could loudly hear others flushing and using their bathroom faucet - like seriously it could go on forever non-stop, very annoying. Also carpets all over the corridors and room. Overall I'm questioning the 4 star rating because it all felt very basic, even below standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mehmet Ali

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
central hotel but needs renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, great location, clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ideal place for us to stay for the football.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine location, close to the shopping and Christmas markets
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel within the centre of Köln
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEVYHASDAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service It’s a hotel that I always come back to
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is in an excellent position to get to the Cathedral and the markets. It’s situated on a very busy road full of pubs and clubs so if you land up with a room at the front, you will have to put up with a lot of noise until 4.00am or so. The rooms are quite dated with poor lighting and no tea/coffee making facilities. The bathrooms are small but well lit and recently updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcellinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is super, Bar and Restaurant where closed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a good location , lacked air conditioning in rooms, small bathroom, but overall had a very pleasant stay , would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely fine for our needs but just be aware that it is on a very busy street for bars so depending on which side you stay it can be noisier. We found the pillows to be very flat - one of us slept with 3 and the other used the spare duvet plus 1! We also had to keep the window open the whole time despite it being December because of how hot the room was and there was no aircon, so I would struggle to stay here at any other time of the year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Mercure Cologne

Grand little budget hotel in great location. Staff very good. Would go again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The street in which it was situated
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was okay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the overall impression of room 219 as well as being a bit at the back of the building and the view of the yoga building... however there were smokers downstairs outside so smoke got in even with the windows closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023