Located near the iconic Cologne Cathedral, Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße offers an upscale retreat with a charming terrace, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning services. Enjoy international cuisine at Elferrat restaurant or relax with free in-room WiFi and unwind at the bar. The helpful staff has received rave reviews from previous guests.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Parking available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Internet in the lobby
Self parking
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Computer station
Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is $76
$76
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Privilege, Suite, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
36 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Privilege, Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 14 min walk
Cologne Central Station - 15 min walk
Friesenplatz U-Bahn - 3 min walk
Rudolfplatz U-Bahn - 8 min walk
Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Päffgen - 1 min walk
Wilma Wunder Köln - 2 min walk
Jameson Distillery Pub - 1 min walk
NENI Köln - 3 min walk
Enchilada Köln - 2 min walk
About this property
Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße
Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Elferrat, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Chocolate Museum and LANXESS Arena are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Friesenplatz U-Bahn is 3 minutes and Rudolfplatz U-Bahn is 8 minutes.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
103 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 24 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1988
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Dryer
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet (surcharge)
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Elferrat - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Elferrat - Onsite bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged
Optional extras
Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for EUR 18 per night (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in public areas for EUR 18 per day (rates may vary)
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 22 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 24 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
Also known as
Friesenstraße
Friesenstraße Köln
Köln City
Köln Friesenstraße
Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße Cologne
Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße
Mercure Köln City Friesenstraße Cologne
Mercure Köln City Friesenstraße
Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße Hotel
Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße Cologne
Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße Hotel Cologne
Frequently asked questions
Does Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 24 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße?
Yes, Elferrat offers alfresco dining and international cuisine.
Does Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße like?
Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße is in Innenstadt, a short 3-minute walk from Friesenplatz U-Bahn and 17 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.
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Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Very nice hotel within the centre of Köln
Johannes
Johannes, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 15, 2024
Koln
Hotel booked for closeness to concert at the Gloria theatre. Plenty of bars and restaurants in the area.
steve
steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Ideal place for us to stay for the football.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2024
The hotel is Perfectly located
The breakfast was great
Only the smell inside the hotel could be improved especially in the breakfast room
marianne
marianne, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2023
Lovely staff, great location, clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 28, 2022
Fine location, close to the shopping and Christmas markets
C
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2023
Breakfast is super, Bar and Restaurant where closed
Marcellinus
Marcellinus, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2022
Great location, great service
It’s a hotel that I always come back to
LEVYHASDAI
LEVYHASDAI, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2022
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 7, 2024
Room without a view
What a lousy room.The only view was of a roof covered in bird waste without any daylight
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2023
Nice hotel in a good location , lacked air conditioning in rooms, small bathroom, but overall had a very pleasant stay , would recommend
David
David, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 15, 2024
Improvements urgently necessary
One of the two elevators (both from 1988) was out of order. Apparently since 3 months. Rooms felt damp. Strange smell in the foyer.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Cologne short break
Hotel very comfortable and renovations ongoing during stay.
Bathroom door was disintegrating with the damp and wouldn’t shut properly.
Some noise from the local bars - we were on the sixth floor and it didn’t bother us but would be different with small children.
Great location with a private car park and walking distance from the city centre.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2024
This hotel is located very nice place and very comfortable for finding restaurants. Bath room is bit tidy...but it is clean.
Just one point table lamp has missing lamp itself...
Breakfast is so nice and comfortable leve.
We have enjoyed very much.
Kyoko
Kyoko, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2024
I felt very comfortable in a nice and very clean room
Jutta
Jutta, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2023
Mercure Cologne
Grand little budget hotel in great location. Staff very good. Would go again.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2023
The street in which it was situated
Jean Margaret
Jean Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
Everything was okay
André
André, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2023
We liked the overall impression of room 219 as well as being a bit at the back of the building and the view of the yoga building... however there were smokers downstairs outside so smoke got in even with the windows closed.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 29, 2022
Back in time
The hotel looked better in the pictures than in real life.
It was extremely dated and it was like the soul of the place had left the building.
Very 80 Thies rundown and truly a bit smelly.
2 lights where not working in the room and the beds where way or soft .
For this price you find a way better place.
Although the staff kept smiling so thank you for that.
Joost
Joost, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 13, 2022
The hotel dates from the time when Bismarck was living, extremely outdated and damaged furniture. The tiles in the bathroom are 20x20cm, even social projects have more modern bathrooms. The room has no airco while it was 34 degrees. The toilet doesn't flush with any power and the pillow was empty, you could also leave out the pillow from the rooms? The only good thing is the location and an airconditioned reception, otherwise a terrible hotel.
Orçun
Orçun, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2023
Mediocre and too hot
Location of the hotel is good, close to a lot of good bars (I definitely recommend 'Woods' across the street for some unique cocktails) and restaurants. About ten minutes walk to the train station. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was okay - great bacon though. The shampoo and soap had excellent scent.
Unfortunately, the hotel looks old and tired. There is a strange smell in the lobby and the corridors. Our room looked very old and the pillows were way too soft, so we had to use two. Cologne was quite hot during our stay but there was no AC and they didn't even have any fans to offer. Some black mold in the bathroom and you could loudly hear others flushing and using their bathroom faucet - like seriously it could go on forever non-stop, very annoying. Also carpets all over the corridors and room.
Overall I'm questioning the 4 star rating because it all felt very basic, even below standard.
Andreas
Andreas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Lazaros
Lazaros, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2025
Empfehlenswert
Wir hatten 6 Zimmer gebucht und tatsächlich stand uns bereits morgens um 11.00 Uhr ein Zimmer zur Verfügung. Für uns 7 ältere Damen ein großer Vorteil. Nochmals vielen Dank !
Heike
Heike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Empfehlenswert
Es war erfreulich, dass wir (6 gebuchte Zimmer) morgens um 11.00 Uhr bereits 1 Zimmer bekamen. Das erleichterte uns die Tagesplanung.