Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 23 per day.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14.50 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details on accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed directly with the hotel.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Cologne, just a 2-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and 6 minutes from LANXESS Arena. It is also 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Phantasialand.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of EUR 20 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required.

25hours Hotel The Circle Cologne

Average nightly price at 25hours Hotel The Circle by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$134
February	$195
March	$170
April	$163
May	$171
June	$185
July	$135
August	$175
September	$183
October	$277
November	$189
December	$180

What guests think

At 25hours Hotel The Circle, travellers highlight a central location, playful space-themed design, friendly staff, and popular rooftop dining, while noting occasional service hiccups, functional quirks in rooms, mixed cleanliness, and construction noise.

Rooms are stylish and often spacious, with complimentary minibars and skyline views, but some layouts feel impractical and certain rooms pick up noise from the rooftop bar. Facilities such as the sauna and coworking spaces draw praise, while the gym feels minimal. Breakfast and the NENI restaurant earn frequent compliments, though the breakfast price is high for some and a few guests report billing or check‑in frustrations. Expect a design-forward stay with memorable touches and a few trade‑offs.

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Facilities

The rooftop Monkey Bar and NENI restaurant with city views, plus the sauna and coworking areas, are consistent highlights. Drawbacks include a very limited gym and occasional bar crowding; some guests also note EV charging or parking frustrations.

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Denis

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoy my stay here and the weekend I was there it was there 5 anniversary so they had special offers, the monkey bar on the roof was nice with some great views. I would recommend this hotel and location.

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Kristin

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr stylisches, modernes, ausgefallenes Hotel mit sehr freundlichem Personal und individuellen Zimmern. Highlight ist die MonkeyBar und das Neni Restaurant im 8.Obergeschoss - toller Blick auf Köln. Leckeres und vielfältiges Frühstück sowie gratis Minibar runden den Aufenthalt ab - immer wieder gern!

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Kirk Elliott

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I always enjoy my stay at the 25hours Hotel The Circle. The atmosphere offers something unique and the staff is helpful. The restaurant, bar, and sauna have great views of the cathedral. The lobby offers interesting exhibits and a coworking cafe.

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Mark

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked this hotel. It was quirky, fun and full of amenities that were perfect for a traveller. My room was spacious and had lots of nice little things like a complimentary tote bag, and a free mini bar. I also loved the spa facility which was top!

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Johann

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Greetings and check in where outstanding. The rooms different but nice. The breakfast was the best on this trip. I liked that the hotel was different from the most hotels. Only one big minus, but it’s a big one if you have an EV. We booked this hotel bet it’s location and that according to you have chargers for EV. Well they have two chargers and one had a Tesla charging and at the other was o hotel company car that wasn’t charging. So I asked in the reception if they could move so we could charge - got a big fat NO! But in the morning when I looked they had moved the car and a guest was charging. So I asked how come it suddenly was possible to move their car. They told me that the guest had been rudely demanding a charger so he got it! I tried ask nicely but I guess I should have been rude instead….

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David

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

C'était notre première visite à Cologne, et en plus de découvrir une ville charmante qui nous a offert un moment inattendu, nous avons été enchantés par l'hôtel qui, en plus d'être design, est convivial, calme, accueillant et plein d'attentions. Je n'ai que des éloges : de la salle de relaxation et du sauna au bar sur le rooftop, l'expérience a été parfaite du début à la fin. Je ne le recommanderais tout de même pas… car il risquerait de devenir trop populaire et complet lors de notre prochaine visite ! Vous l'aurez compris, c'est une boutade — je lui attribue avec plaisir 5 étoiles.

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David

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really good hotel in a nice area. Cool vibe and an excellent rooftop bar. Breakfast was good but 29 euro seems a bit steep. Rooms cool and bed very comfortable. Would definitely go back but be warned bar was very busy Friday night and had to queue to get in.

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Siu Man

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Industrial playful interior. Good charging facility for electric car. Nice cocktailbar. Good breakfast with sufficient choices.

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Derya

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super Unterkunft mit zwei Minuspunkten: Es wird angeführt, dass sie ein Gym haben, allerdings ist das eher ein Gymnastikraum mit nur 1-2 Geräten. Ein Laufband war nicht vorhanden. Darüber hinaus sind Bauarbeiten vor/neben dem Hotel, wodurch man mit enorm viel Lärm in der Früh (bei geschlossenem Fenster) geweckt wird.

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Christopher

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A quirky choice for a weekend in Cologne. And although it is a hub for remote working it didn’t feel corporate. The breakfast in the restaurant was great and the monkey bar is better than most hotel bars. Lots of thoughtful touches dotted about. We appreciated the “runners corner” with local maps, fruit, water and complimentary sweatbands. Would definitely stay here again and recommend !

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many describe clean rooms, but recurring complaints mention dusty surfaces, stained or tired hall carpets, and musty or unusual smells in corridors. Housekeeping can be inconsistent, with occasional missed servicing or worn linens.

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Torsten

May 7, 2023

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Die Sauberkeit lässt sehr zu wünschen übrig. Bei dem gezahlten Preis von fast EUR 250/Nacht, sollte man davon ausgehen können, doch saubere Kissen, Betrwäsche und fleckfreie Ausstattung zu bekommen....dem war nicht so. Ebenso könnte man davon ausgehen, dass die Minibar auch wieder aufgefüllt wird. Ob kostenfrei oder nicht, das ist eine Minimalanforderung.....nach Hinweis an der Rezeption wurden dann wortlos gehandelt. Auch das sicher nicht gut. Eine Nachfrage kam ebenso nicht mehr. Parken. 20 Euro pro Tag öffentlich gegenüber. Bei der Rückfrage im Hotel, ob es denn eine Hotelrate gibt.....naja anscheinend wohl nicht. Auch hier war der Service überfordert. Gute Lage, das ist eigentlich alles.

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Safwan

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel always has an unusual not nice smell in the corridors. The breakfast was underwhelming due to the food selection and the staff attitude

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Lothar

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Zimmer ist sehr besonders eingerichtet, sauber und freundlicher Service. Wir kommen gerne wieder

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David

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our 2-night stay was good. The breakfast & service in the restaurant were both very good, and the restaurant was very clean. Our room was clean, but the carpets in the hallways definitely could use a thorough cleaning. Our room could also need a fresh coat of paint. The restaurants in the nearby area were mostly of the fast-food variety, and not to our liking.

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Baptiste

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Chambre propre et très design

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Marcel

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tolle Lage, schöne Zimmer. Personal sehr nett , aber etwas überfordert mit der Anzahl an Gästen. Zimmer teilweise etwas staubig. Gutes Frühstück. Wir kommen gern wieder.

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Stephane

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was my second stay at this hotel, we stayed for three days, a lot of dust on the lamps and around the fridge, no one came to empty the trash or make the bed.

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Nicole

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Es war alles gut. Das Zimmer war teils etwas staubig und hier und da hätte sauberer geputzt sein können….

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Alexander

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is run down.

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Diana

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Der Aufenthalt war ok. Die Zimmer waren sehr staubig. Mehr Schein als Sein. Aber die Lage ist unschlagbar. Für das Parken zahlt man pro Tag 21€ was schon echt teuer ist, wie ich finde.

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Rooms

Rooms are stylish and often spacious with character and, in some cases, great views and complimentary minibars. Some layouts feel impractical (open bathrooms, poor lighting, joined twin beds), a few report noise from the rooftop bar or AC/shower issues, and in-room kettles or coffee are often missing.

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Danielle

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice large room with a generous mini bar included and lots of snazzy items about. Great breakfast in the morning as well which was a bonus

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Kevin

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very central part of the city, with nearby transit only a walk away. This quirky and charismatic hotel really does put smiles on faces. Complimentary mini bar was a much welcome surprise after 13 hours of travel. Dining upstairs was wonderful and has spectacular views.

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Katrin

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wirklich cooles Hotel mit tollem Blick. Das Zimmer in der 7. Etage ist aber durch die Bar relativ laut.

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Ralf

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Duscharmatur ging nur die Handbrause, Zimmerbar war lehr. Fernbedienung Batterie war fast lehr. Zimmer selber war ok.

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Nikole

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the Style and Mini Bar ! Recomemded

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Eric

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed as a foot off the floor with no c chair to sit on or table. I had to get on my knees to get cloths out of my suitecase This room was just not functional

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Ginger

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Grandioses Frühstück, da tolle Auswahl füt VeganerInnen. Unterkunft wirkte etwas abgewohnt, Zimmer recht dunkel, sonst alles in Ordnung:)

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Anna

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great interior inside the rooms and the lobby.

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Luis Edson

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Súper bien casi todo. Ubicación buena, limpio, etc. solo El aire acondicionado no enfriaba, en los días calurosos la habitación si se sentían un tanto incómoda.

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Michael

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was good. The rooms could use better lighting, specially when you have a room that it’s facing another room on the other side and you have no privacy. You want to close the curtains and have good lighting in case you need to sort out your stuff or whatever when you’re traveling. Also, I found unnecessary things like the tote and the teddy bear for sale and I couldn’t find a kettle or a coffee machine so I had to call to request one which should be a basic thing to have in a hotel room specially when the rates are on the expensive side. I also didn’t love the sink being so close to the bed so if someone splashes water it goes on the bed. I wish they would just use a regular queen size or king size mattress, instead of putting two twin size together, which is uncomfortable especially when it doesn’t have a comfortable topper or anything. The location was great for what I needed it.

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Service

Numerous guests praise friendly, helpful staff, yet reports of invoice or billing problems, slow responses, and check-in or housekeeping lapses recur. Service in the restaurant or at breakfast can feel overstretched at busy times.

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Safwan

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel always has an unusual not nice smell in the corridors. The breakfast was underwhelming due to the food selection and the staff attitude

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MOHAN

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Check in by the female receptionist ( Iam so sorry i dont have the ladys name ) ! The same staff member helped me out with a " electrical " adapter as soon as i asked . I would like to praise the gentlemen who is the " Breakfast Host " - This is my second visit to " The Circle " and this young man is always at his " Breakfast Lecturn " ready to welcome guests for breakfast with his professional hospitality mannerisms. 25 Hours - The Circle - Cologne ( The Special One ) in Cologne!

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Anke

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it was ok, checking in or having to ask a question is sometimes difficult, walked by front desk several times; no staff at all. No water kettle in the room, no cups. Bare minimum available. Room was ok, nice decor.

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Carlos

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

On a du attendre 16.30 pour recevoir la chambre,du coup on nous a offert une boisson dans le bar,mais le bar était fermé le 01.01.26!du coup on nous a offert le petit déjeuner pour le premier matin,merci.Le deuxieme jour on n a meme pas fait la chambre!!vu qu on était rentré après 20 heures on a rien dit.C était l 5 ème fois que j ai séjourné au 25 hrs à Cologne,mais je me poserai la question deux fois la prochaine fois.La réception très gentil et professionel.

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Stefan

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Keine Rechnung erhalten beim Check-Out somit Probleme beim Arbeitgeber. Expedia (Hotels.com) ist es egal und reagiert nicht - 25h wollte keine re ausstellenden. Schlechter Service

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Johann

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Greetings and check in where outstanding. The rooms different but nice. The breakfast was the best on this trip. I liked that the hotel was different from the most hotels. Only one big minus, but it’s a big one if you have an EV. We booked this hotel bet it’s location and that according to you have chargers for EV. Well they have two chargers and one had a Tesla charging and at the other was o hotel company car that wasn’t charging. So I asked in the reception if they could move so we could charge - got a big fat NO! But in the morning when I looked they had moved the car and a guest was charging. So I asked how come it suddenly was possible to move their car. They told me that the guest had been rudely demanding a charger so he got it! I tried ask nicely but I guess I should have been rude instead….

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Michael

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Der Service an der Rezeption ist absolut unterirdisch schlecht. Ich habe über Hotels.com vorab gezahlt. Leider waren die Mitarbeiter an der Rezeption nicht in der Lage mir eine Rechnung zu erstellen und verwiesen auf Hotels.com. Ich hatte schon öfter vorab gezahlt und IMMER eine Rechnung vom Hotel erhalten, zumal ich diese benötige für die Firma. Also das 25Hours Hotel in Köln werde ich NIE mehr besuchen. Weiterhin ist das Frühstück auch nicht sehr zu empfehlen für diesen Preis. Das Maritim in Köln am Heumarkt bietet da einen viel besseren Service und ein 100% besseres Frühstück.

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Eva

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Leider Mitarbeiter im Restaurant ,auch beim Früstück, überfordert

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Kirk Elliott

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

A hotel I keep coming back to when I’m in Cologne. Great staff and a cool hotel. A quick subway trip or walking distance to the main attractions.

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Jennifer

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

After staying at the 25hrs in Copenhagen, we were excited to experience another 25hrs hotel. The ambiance with the spaceship dark walls etc. was not clever nor inviting. We were happy to participate in the eco support of not having room service daily. But when we requested an extra towel or the trash to be emptied, we had to follow up several times before it was completed. There are SEVERAL other hotels that are nicer and a bit less expensive nearby. On the positive side, we will come back to enjoy the restaurant NENI (delicious!) and the top floor bar (the cocktail options were yummy!)

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Location

Central and walkable with easy access to the Dom and public transport. Nearby construction frequently causes early-morning noise.

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André de

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bouw activiteiten starten nogal luid om 07.00h in de ochtend, dat was wel wat vroeg

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Tobias

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Top Lage und Zimmer zu einem vernünftigen Preis

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Sheryl

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Philip John

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to most amenities, and transport links. Many shops and cafes within walking distance. Great views from the rooftop bar

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Saygin

May 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

submitted a complaint already. Not responsive to emails or phone calls. Huge construction site next door. Noisy. Delayed check-in. AC not working, forcing you to open windows that expose you to construction noise.

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Kirk Elliott

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

A hotel I keep coming back to when I’m in Cologne. Great staff and a cool hotel. A quick subway trip or walking distance to the main attractions.

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Derya

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super Unterkunft mit zwei Minuspunkten: Es wird angeführt, dass sie ein Gym haben, allerdings ist das eher ein Gymnastikraum mit nur 1-2 Geräten. Ein Laufband war nicht vorhanden. Darüber hinaus sind Bauarbeiten vor/neben dem Hotel, wodurch man mit enorm viel Lärm in der Früh (bei geschlossenem Fenster) geweckt wird.

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Daniela

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Kolner Dom and city center

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Christoph

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mitten in Köln. Alles zu Fuß erreichbar. Komme wieder.

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Marinus

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

bouw omgeving was minder maar kan stel zelf niet veel aan doen

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Dining

Breakfast and rooftop dining or cocktails earn frequent praise, with good variety including vegan options. However, many find breakfast expensive and a few note underwhelming selection or service issues.

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Helle

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fedt hotel ! Roligt beliggende og alligevel med en masse restauranter rundt om hjørnet. Meget lækker morgenmad - lidt dyr, men pengene værd. Klar anbefaling herfra.

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Glen

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing but this hotel is a little funky. It’s hard to explain but some of the ‘fun’ design is not optimized for user experience. Having said that, great restaurant upstairs, very good breakfast too.

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Danielle

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice large room with a generous mini bar included and lots of snazzy items about. Great breakfast in the morning as well which was a bonus

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Thibault

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Séjour réservé en dernière minute dans cet hôtel de Cologne. Il se situe pas loin du métro et de restaurants, cependant à 15/20m du centre ville et de la cathédrale. La déco futuriste est fantastique et impressionnante, du hall jusque dans les chambres et le bel ascenseur. Le service à l'accueil pourrait être plus agréable, arrivé un peu avant l'heure officielle de check in (sachant que l'hotel n'était pas complet), j'ai demandé plusieurs fois si la chambre était prête je n'ai eu que des réponses négatives sans m'indiquer de l'heure approximative de disponibilité de la chambre. Le petit dej est plutôt bon mais ne vaut certainement pas les 29 euros dont il faut se délester. De plus, le jour où j'y suis allé la machine à café ne fonctionnait pas. J'ai vu en partant que le personnel pouvait nous apporter du café autre que du café filtre machine qui avait été mis en remplacement, mais là encore, aucune communication. La literie est correcte mais personnellement dans ma chambre les oreillers étaient tout aplatis et assez anciens, j'ai très mal aux cervicales depuis. En résumé, un très bel hôtel, agréable, et plutôt bien situé (si on exclue les travaux juste à côté et en face, mais ce n'est que temporaire), mais le rapport qualité/prix n'est pas justifié.

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Andreas

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Die Lage ist gut, ca. 10 bis 15 Min. zu Fuß zum Dom. Das Zimmer war sehr teuer, aber sauber. Das Frühstück war super.

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Michael

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Der Service an der Rezeption ist absolut unterirdisch schlecht. Ich habe über Hotels.com vorab gezahlt. Leider waren die Mitarbeiter an der Rezeption nicht in der Lage mir eine Rechnung zu erstellen und verwiesen auf Hotels.com. Ich hatte schon öfter vorab gezahlt und IMMER eine Rechnung vom Hotel erhalten, zumal ich diese benötige für die Firma. Also das 25Hours Hotel in Köln werde ich NIE mehr besuchen. Weiterhin ist das Frühstück auch nicht sehr zu empfehlen für diesen Preis. Das Maritim in Köln am Heumarkt bietet da einen viel besseren Service und ein 100% besseres Frühstück.

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David

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really good hotel in a nice area. Cool vibe and an excellent rooftop bar. Breakfast was good but 29 euro seems a bit steep. Rooms cool and bed very comfortable. Would definitely go back but be warned bar was very busy Friday night and had to queue to get in.

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Elmar

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr gut gefallen hat mir das Hotel insgesamt.Die Ausstattung futuristisch mit „Weltraum-Athmosphäre“! Nicht zufriedenstellend war das Frühstück, hier stimmten Preis/Leistung wirklich nicht überein. Da habe ich schon deutlich Besseres vorgefunden! Grüße Elmar Pütter

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Christopher

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A quirky choice for a weekend in Cologne. And although it is a hub for remote working it didn’t feel corporate. The breakfast in the restaurant was great and the monkey bar is better than most hotel bars. Lots of thoughtful touches dotted about. We appreciated the “runners corner” with local maps, fruit, water and complimentary sweatbands. Would definitely stay here again and recommend !

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Andrew

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great funky hotel fairly close to a lot to see and do in Cologne. The room was spacious, the staff was very friendly, snd the breakfast buffet on the rooftop is not to be missed. I’ll definitely be staying at a 25 hours hotel again.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $104	2 $187	3 $226	4 $132	5 $182	6 $173	7 $201
8 $103	9 $139	10 $696	11 $678	12 $141	13 $136	14 $153
15 $92	16 $159	17 $201	18 $213	19 $209	20 $230	21 $678
22 $107	23 $199	24 $200	25 $186	26 $230	27 $295	28 $298
29 $127	30 $172

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