Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

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6.6 out of 10
Close to Cologne Cathedral, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen provides amenities such as a free breakfast buffet. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is £60
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A bar area with a counter, seating, and a red carpet leading to the entrance.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a single bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact room with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a bed, and a door.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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A small, cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a single bed, a desk, and a radiator.

Family Quadruple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Cologne, Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen is in the city centre. Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Phantasialand and German Sport and Olympics Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider Tanzbrunnen Köln and Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne. Visit our Cologne travel guide
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Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, NW, 50676

What's nearby

  • A glass sculpture display in a shopping mall.
    Chocolate Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A statue of a man on horseback in a public square with buildings and trees in the background.
    Hay Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with shops and signs, including a visible 'Burberry London' sign.
    Old Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A table with a bowl of soup, a spoon, a glass of beer, and two bottles of beer.
    Neumarkt
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A cathedral with two tall spires, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and trees.
    Cologne Cathedral
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hard Rock Cafe Köln
    6 min walk
  • Hafenterrasse
    4 min walk
  • Gangnamstyle Korean BBQ * Bulgogi • Bar
    4 min walk
  • Baustelle4U
    4 min walk
  • Harry's New-York Bar
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

  • Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
  • Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A lift, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
    • Laundry services, a front desk safe and a vending machine
    • Smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GreenSign Hotel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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
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 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

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 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen on 11 Oct 2026 start from £60, including 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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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 15-minute walk of Hay Market and Cologne Cathedral. LANXESS Arena is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Heumarkt U-Bahn is only a 4-minute walk and Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 7 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

Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avevano fatto overbooking per tantissime persone quindi hanno hanno prenotato una stanza in un altro Hotel che alla fine era bellissimo e molto più vicino all'evento di mio interesse, ma questo non era per loro possibile prevederlo. Non è mi è piaciuto e non ho trovato professionale l' overbooking di tantissime persone per lo stesso giorno. Inoltre non hanno informato tempestivamente ma l'ho dovuto scoprire alle 22:00 e non ci hanno neanche chiamato un taxi per andare nell'altro hotel, abbiamo dovuto provvedere noi allo spostamento.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will go back in future very helpful staff very close to shops
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful historic hotel with lots of character and an excellent location. The old building has lovely original details, high ceilings, dark wooden features and stained glass, which gives it a really special atmosphere. The rooms are a little dated, but this is clearly shown in the photos. The bed was comfortable, the shower was clean and worked perfectly, and everything I needed was there. Breakfast was included and was absolutely fine, with a good selection of bread, cheese, cold meats, yoghurt, eggs, vegetables, coffee and tea. I paid €263 for five nights, including breakfast, which is excellent value for money, especially for such a central location. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het hotel was goed gelegen, zeer degelijk en tot erg laat toegankelijk. Wat is vooral wens te onderstrepen is de ongedwongen vriendelijkheid en hulpvaardigheid van de mensen aan de receptie, zowel de nacht-als dagmedewerkers! Uitstekend en DANK hiervoor 🙏. Phil Chapel Brussels
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

If u want a place just to sleep and shower, it’s good enough. It’s close enough to the cathedral, so u can walk to it. And close enough to the Bahnhof as well which is right by the cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waar te beginnen? Inchecken duurt een uur, want "het systeem doet het niet", hotel is niet rolstoel vriendelijk, heb goede conditie maar 12 keer met de trap naar de derde verdieping is niet meer van deze tijd, kamergrootte is absoluut niet in verhouding met de prijs per nacht, douchekop is versleten en niet te richten, afzuiging badkamer zit dicht met stof/schimmel, tv doet het niet. Kortom, of men gaat grondig renoveren, of men doet de kamerprijs (100+ Euro per nacht) naar beneden. Jeugdherberg + verblijf, dit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay and really enjoyed the variety on the breakfast spread each morning. Our room was quite spacious although the bathroom was tricky to access due to a broken door. The listing said air conditioning which we were hoping for as we arrived at the beginning of the heat wave but our room did not have AC, we were grateful for the 2 fans provided. The tv service was down and so we were unable to watch the World Cup but were told it was an issue with the service provider during our stay. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to others. The location was great and we enjoyed our time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities
Katastrof utan AC i trångt rum utan ventilation !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice hotel to stay in with very helpful staff and walking distances to thee city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Lage des Hotel perfekt für ein Trip nach Köln. Zimmer klein aber sauber. Bad ebenfalls klein und könnte hier und da etwas modernisiert werden. Frühstück okay. Wer keine großen Ansprüche hat und nicht viel Geld für ein Hotel in Köln auslegen möchte, für den ist das Hotel genau das richtige für einen Wochenende um Köln zu entdecken.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was hounded out of my room before check out… otherwise a very unremarkable hotel in not
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rigtig god beliggenhed, morgenmaden ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Petit déjeuner excellent et compris dans le tarif.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only relatively positive thing is that the hotel is close to the center. Street is really bad (several exotic shops) and hotel is even worse. Cleaner and the lady preparing the breakfast are the only ones who do their best … waste, as the hotel is too old and not maintained at all! All 3 receptionists do not care at all. Do not spend your hard earned money with this hotel… significant downgrade to your visit to the beautiful Coln!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
was an ok room, booked a double but was given a twin with separate beds. the curtains didn’t really cover the window so was woken up by the light very early and the shower curtain didn’t actually stop water going out the shower. breakfast was included which was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dårlig rengøring, personalet i receptionen var flinke,morgenmaden var kedelig og og ingen fornydelse, personen i morgenmadsresturanten var en sur gammel mand, der var ikke rent, støvet på listerne ved bordene. Kommer ikke der igen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage ist einfach super, die Zimmer kein Schnick-Schnack, aber dezent gut. Frühstück war ebenfalls gut.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I recently stayed at the Ahl Marketzeen Hotel, and it is truly a mixed bag. ​The Best Part: The location is unbeatable. It is right in the heart of the city, making it incredibly easy to walk to most major attractions and local shops. If being central is your top priority, this is a solid choice. ​The Downside: The building itself is quite old and feels outdated. You can tell it hasn't been renovated in a while—the decor is a bit tired, and the facilities are showing significant signs of wear and tear. ​Summary: If you just need a place to crash in a central spot and don't mind a vintage (or slightly worn) atmosphere, it’s fine. However, if you are looking for modern comforts, you might want to look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
ja god frokost
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolut ausgewogenes, feines, phantastisches, vielfältiges Frühstück. Hotel hat klassischen Charme, wunderbar, sehr nette Mitarbeiter. Die Betten sind super bequem, extra dicke Decken. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist super. Ich komme gerne wieder. Lage ist optimal. Nur ein klein wenig hellhörig, wenn man leise ist, ist das aber ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Frühstück war gut
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
War alles in Ordnung, sauberes Zimmer und Frühstück ausreichend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles war ok und sauber, bis auf das der TV nicht ging. Frühstück war auch in Ordnung.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
写真よりだいぶ古さを感じました。 観光地とはいえ、価格に見合わないかな。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026