Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen

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Novum Hotels
6 (2205 reviews)
Mathiasstr. 21 , Cologne , de

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Uncleanliness
Unfriendly service
Room facilities issues

Categories

Cleanliness
3.21
Multiple reviews highlighted poor cleanliness, including dirty dishes and a filthy bathroom.
Service
6.18
Staff was friendly at times, but overall service was unprofessional and unfriendly during breakfast.
Location
9.22
Central location mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
4.67
Issues with room facilities mentioned, including malfunctioning TV and heating.
Amenities
6.2
Limited breakfast options and small dining area led to negative feedback.
Value for Money
6.16
Expectation of better quality for the rate paid were not met, leading to perceived poor value.
Food and Beverage
5.21
Breakfast criticized for having little variety and small portions.
Overall Experience
7.18
Mixed feelings due to central location but significant issues with cleanliness and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:35

Property Description

Convenient Location in Cologne's Old Town
The Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt is ideally located in the heart of Cologne's old town, offering easy access to key attractions and transportation links. Just a short 5-minute walk from the historic Heumarkt square and its underground station, guests can effortlessly explore the city.

Comfortable Rooms with Free Wifi
Enjoy a stay in bright and welcoming rooms at the Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt, all equipped with complimentary Wifi for your convenience. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, stay connected throughout your visit.

Delicious Breakfast and Nearby Landmarks
Start your day right with a delicious and varied breakfast buffet served daily. With the Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre just a 5-minute underground ride away and the iconic Cologne Cathedral within a 15-minute walk, the hotel is the perfect base for your Cologne adventures.

Book your stay at the Novum Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen Köln Altstadt now and experience comfort and convenience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CGN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 2205 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.21
Service: 6.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 4.67
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 6.16
Food and Beverage: 5.21
Overall Experience: 7.18
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JSClaire • solo_traveller • de
7
Good price for a short stay
Pros:

Location. Price for a short Stay quality.
The staff was friendly and nice.
Bbreakfast was included in the price and it was quite okay.

Cons:

It was in general OK.
The room was considerably warmer than outside. I am not sure about the ventilation so I left the window open all night. It was noisy but not too bad. The neighborhood is not so great but it was quite safe.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • extended_group • cl
8
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Jaeschke • extended_group • de
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Bekmamatova • solo_traveller • kg
4
The hotel has both pros and cons.
Pros:

The positive aspects were the cleanliness of the room and the convenient location within walking distance of the city center and the main train station.

Cons:

Unfortunately, there were several disappointing issues. The room was very stuffy, the furniture is old, and the TV did not work. It also took the staff a long time to combine my two consecutive reservations, despite my request. For a hotel in this price range, I expected at least complimentary tea, coffee, or bottled water in the room, but none was provided.
Breakfast was average and nothing special.

The most concerning issue happened after breakfast. While I was resting in my room, another guest was able to unlock and open my door with their key card. They had entered the wrong room, but this should never be possible and raised serious concerns about the hotel's security.

Finally, the surrounding area is full of sex shops, adult venues. While this may not bother everyone, it is something future guests should be aware of.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Boris • extended_group • fr
1
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Bekmamatova • solo_traveller • kg
3
Честный отзыв
Pros:

The positive aspects were the cleanliness of the room and the convenient location within walking distance of the city center and the main train station.

Cons:

Unfortunately, there were several disappointing issues. The room was very stuffy, the furniture is old, and the TV did not work. It also took the staff a long time to combine my two consecutive reservations, despite my request. For a hotel in this price range, I expected at least complimentary tea, coffee, or bottled water in the room, but none was provided.
Breakfast was average and nothing special.

The most concerning issue happened after breakfast. While I was resting in my room, another guest was able to unlock and open my door with their key card. They had entered the wrong room, but this should never be possible and raised serious concerns about the hotel's security.

Finally, the surrounding area is full of sex shops, adult venues. While this may not bother everyone, it is something future guests should be aware of.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Anette • solo_traveller • de
1
Nie wieder dieses Hotel
Pros:

Bettwanzen waren in meinem Zimmer

Cons:

Bettwanzen waren in meinem Zimmer , habe es erst zwei Tage später gemerkt und bin total zerstochen

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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doris • solo_traveller • at
1
trotz nettem Personal- nie wieder dort hin.
Pros:

Personal und Frühstück

Cons:

Ich wurde sehr stark von Bettwanzen befallen, war 3 Nächte dort- zimmer 207- und das Hotel hat nicht auf meine email reagiert, deswegen die Diskrepanz von sehr zufrieden(Rezeption) bis gar nicht zufrieden (Sauberkeit und gesamt, denn ich habe noch jetzt, Wochen nach dem Besuch mit der Reinigung vom Wanzenbefall und den Bissen zu tun. Nie wieder dort hin.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Helmut • couple • de
2
Nie wieder.
Pros:

Das Frühstück war ok.

Cons:

Keine Klimaanlage. Auf Bitten gab es einen Ventilator. Keine Steckdose und kein Licht am Bett.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • solo_traveller • de
9
Wieder gern
Pros:

Die Lage, das Preis Leistungsverhältnis, das Personal, das Frühstück.

Cons:

Teppichboden I'm Zimmer.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Melissa Diaz • solo_traveller • co
7
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JacquesRUSSELL1972 • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Carolin • couple • de
6
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • couple • de
5
Cons:

Bei Hitze sind die Zimmer unerträglich trotz Miniventilator!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • couple • de
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Elke • couple • de
5
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Floris • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Kees • couple • nl
7
Prima.
Pros:

Great location, hotel ok, bit run down. Breakfast all fine, enjoyed it!

Cons:

Better airco would have been nice.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Peggy • couple • de
4
Cons:

Die Zimmer sind altbacken , der Teppich ist dreckig. Keine Nachttischlampe, Fernseher ging nicht, keine Lüftung im Bad und der Duschvorhang ging gar nicht. Ecklig, da sollte mal was gemacht werden. Wir werden dort nicht mehr einchecken.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee