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Highest-rated hotelExcelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom – 4.6
Cheapest month to bookJuly
Average 4-star hotel priceC$170 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Cologne, Germany

Make the most of your time in Cologne by staying at a hotel that fits your needs. We’ve gathered some of the city’s best hotels, from luxurious to more affordable.

Best time to visit Cologne

Cologne is an interesting place to visit, but while planning your vacation, be sure to consider what you're looking for (or hoping to avoid) when it comes to things like weather and price. Low and high season in Cologne

Busiest month(s): July attracts the most visitors to Cologne, which means the average price per night reaches $245. If you’re travelling during this time, prepare for higher costs than less busy times of the year, when average nightly prices fall to $152.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time of year to travel is November, when the average price per night is $152, which will save you more money than the busy season.

Cologne is a good choice if you prefer a drier climate with little annual rainfall.

To escape the rainy season, plan your trip to Cologne in April.

The priciest month in Cologne is July, when you can expect to spend around $245 on a room. Weekend rates usually increase, averaging around $171 per night throughout the year, and Saturday brings the highest cost at the best hotels in Cologne. You'll find savings on Wednesday, which is the cheapest day to book your stay on average.

Where to stay in Cologne

With Skyscanner, it's easy to find the best Cologne hotels — from 5-star to the most booked — at a rate you want. The best-rated hotels in Cologne

If you want to enjoy the best of what the city has to offer, book a room at one of its top-rated hotels.

The Hyatt Regency Koln offers a comfortable stay with its 5-star rating and range of services. The hotel provides an excellent retreat in the center of Cologne. You can enjoy the pool, fitness center, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.

Rated as a 5-star hotel, the Cologne Marriott Hotel blends comfort with modern amenities such as its breakfast, pool, gym, and free Wi-Fi.

The Steigenberger Hotel Koln is a 4.5-star hotel that has lots to offer. You can take advantage of the amenities provided, like its pool, gym, restaurant, and spa.

Popular hotels in Cologne

Featuring a modern and comfortable design, the acom Hotel Cologne is a 4-star hotel that provides free Wi-Fi, free parking, 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.

Things to do in Cologne

In the city center, visit well-known attractions and things to do like Koelner Zoo, the Hohenzollern Bridge, and Cologne Cathedral. Explore interesting sites like Cologne Central Station and the Chocolate Museum. Food lovers will find authentic local cuisine, creative twists on classics, and flavors from around the globe at restaurants like Cafe Buur, Plomari, Hommage, Bulgogi-Haus, and Bei Oma Kleinmann.

Finding cheap hotels in Cologne: FAQs

In Cologne, the expected average temperature in April is 8°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 23°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -2°C. The rainiest month is December, and the driest month is April.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cologne with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is C$59 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for C$79 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is C$245 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$209. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cologne could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Cologne is Cologne Airport (CGN), which is 15.3km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Dusseldorf International Airport, which is 40.4km from the city center.
Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport, which is 45.1km from the city center.
Dortmund Airport, which is 78.0km from the city center.
Maastricht Airport, which is 83.1km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Cologne, and the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cologne is currently around C$183 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is C$59 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cologne is currently around C$224 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is C$66 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cologne is currently around C$347 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is C$133 per night.
If you're hitting up Cologne with kids in tow, try NH Collection Köln Mediapark, Novotel Koeln City, and B&B Hotel Köln-Airport.