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Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar

Belle Époque Cologne bed & breakfast in Old Town Cologne with a bar

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kupfergasse 10, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • Old Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Museum Ludwig - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Musical Dome - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 3 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Extrablattc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Epi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddha's Eye - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bastian's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Richrath's Mahlzeit - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar

Boutique bed & breakfast near Museum Ludwig
Located close to National Socialist Documentation Center and Minoritenkirche, Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 80-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Humboldt1 Bar

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 50 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar?

Self parking is available for EUR 18 per day.

What time is check-in at Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per person applies.

Where is Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar located?

Located in Old Town Cologne, this boutique bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of National Socialist Documentation Center, Kolumba, and Cologne City Museum. Minoritenkirche and Museum of Applied Art are also within 10 minutes. Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is only a 3-minute walk and Neumarkt U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 88 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
internet was out for our 3 day stay. As a result, no one could answer the phone when trying to checkin (as no one was answering the door). Otherwise, great hotel and awesome location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toilet open plan next to bed
How unhygienic that a toilet be located right next to the bed with no walled area, meaning no privacy whatsoever to go to the toilet?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

IVONNE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visit to Christmas Markets
Visit to Koln Christmas Markets. Hotel located within short walking distance of all markets. Ideal location to explore Koln. Hotel staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Meghan, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good, but confusing, hotel
My partner and I stayed in the hotel while we were in town for a conference. The location was good, near the historic center, but not within the immediate tourist zone. It's a quick walk to great restaurants, good pubs, and the main places to see in town. We were greeted at check-in, and hotel staff helped us with a room issue shortly after, but from then on we were largely on our own. The room was comfortable, and was kept clean until the Sunday of our stay, when no one ever came to clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Martyn, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central, very nice boutique hotel
Hotel was super warm, bordering on uncomfortable. Staff great. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Gabby, Hoboken, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tourist Trap
This hotel is very clean and the staff was available for our check in and check out but we didn’t sleep AT ALL. The bed was very hard and in a downward slope at the headboard. Pillows were extremely flat so we weren’t able to prop ourselves up to avoid the blood flowing to our heads through the night. Half way through the night we spun around and placed our feet at the headboard but still no sleep came. For $200 dollars we recommend sleeping at the Hyatt just across the bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fanulaous breakfast, outstanding service. Metro over the road, central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centrally located, this is a quirky place to stay. There are only a few rooms but they're a good size and feel more like boudoirs, than typical hotel rooms. I would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Ch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stylish, city centre hotel
Stylish hotel where the emphasis on style prevails over practicality and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Beautiful hotel, perfect location, wonderful service.

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spotless Staff couldn't do enough to help, very friendly

8/10 Good

Mr Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quirky and fun option
This is not so much a hotel as a guesthouse-hotel. There are only 7 rooms. I never saw anybody else except the receptionist, who also did the breakfasts. It is in a very nice and quiet location, less than 10 minutes walk from the train station. The room itself is very interestingly decorated - some thought and attention has gone into it. It was all very clean and comfortable - although my one gripe was that I thought the bed was a bit cheap, not necessarily all that robust. The toilet is semi open plan in the room, so if you are sharing a room with someone be prepared for that. The sole member of staff I saw was very good, helpful and accommodating. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for something a bit different.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great weekend stay at this boutique hotel - the hostess Anje could not have been more helpful. Would recommend to anyone wanting a small hotel that is quirky but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Overpriced
Rooms are small and there is no separation between the toilet and the bedroom. It was also cold in the room and they only us an electrical radiator. It is very overpriced for what it offers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

K, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic base in the centre of Cologne.
The deluxe room was cosy and warm and it was wonderful to escape from a cold, wet day outside to enjoy the sauna. Anja was a welcoming and excellent host, talking us through the local sights and how to get around from the hotel's location. Breakfast was lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
quaint lil’ hotel the center of Historic Cologne
This is a great little boutique hotel with a stylish flare. very close to the main train station and all the major historical landmarks. Service with excellence. Note: stairs are required, there is no elevator to get to the room. Also, the room layout is poor because the toilet is out in the same room with the bed, only a room divider. It would be better to have the shower forward with glass wall and put the toilet where the shower is at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

mike, london

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I WOULDNT CALL HOTEL FOR ME THAI MESSAGE PLACE
I have travelled more than 85 countries I stay hundreds of different hotel this is worst hotel I ever had exprience 5 star I cant belive how this hotel given this rate I think expedia should drop from they list for they own sake bed was most uncomfortable small cover duvet wc and brush next to bed shower bed with curtain no enough light table sofa I book for two night but I had to leave early morning to find another hotel she promise me to pay back but didn't I wasn't expecting people who run this kind of hotel to return my money however please think 3 times before you book this hotel breakfeast different place but trust me when you visit breakfeast hall you may loose your appetite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wai Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An unique and great hotel
It is a very unique and beautiful boutique hotel. I am very impressed with the stylish decoration of the hotel. The hotel is closed to the Cathedral and the old town. The host of the hotel is very nice and she also recommends me a very good local restaurant. I would recommend this hotel for couples who are visiting Cologne.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Funky modern B&B with excellent breakfast
It is difficult to rate this hotel which is more and upmarket bed and breakfast than a proper hotel. The lady who takes care of the hotel - I think called Anja - was amazing and did everything to make our stay super comfortable. She even brought me an extra duvet at midnight as the duvets are quite small and I wanted an extra one. Plus she brought me a big bottle of sparkling water for free. I had the largest room - I was told - on fourth floor with no lift. Anja offered to carry the suitcases up and down the stairs which was great but slightly awkward. The beds are queen size not king size so be aware and most importantly there is no AC. I slept with the window open but then got woken up by the noise and trembling from the trams nearby. But the rooms are funky, modern, the bathroom great (mine was in separate floor!). Breakfast was outstanding and at 15 eur exceptionally good value. All in all great for a private trip but if you are on business and want full amenities that come from a proper hotel you may want to choose a bigger place suited for business travelers. The AC is probably the one big minus. The fabukous proprietor the big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017