Hotel Ahl Meerkatzen, Cologne ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, Germany, 50676

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

19 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Quadruple Room

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2 persons

30 m²

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1 person

19 m²

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1 Single bed

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City Centre

Cologne500 m

Airports

Koln/Bonn (CGN) 15.3 km

Dusseldorf (DUS) 48.3 km

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Loft Setup

Our room had a unique loft layout with two separate spaces, which was perfect for our large family. The multiple beds and spacious bathroom made our stay very comfortable.

Emily Johnson. USA, 2024-03-15Read full review on

Delicious Breakfast!

The breakfast options were varied and plentiful. I particularly enjoyed the fresh local bread and the continental spread that perfectly fueled our day of sightseeing.

JackSmith92. Canada, 2024-06-28Read full review on

Luggage Storage Win

I was pleasantly surprised by the complimentary luggage storage service. It allowed us to enjoy our last day without dragging our bags around, making our departure hassle-free.

Rebecca Adams. Australia, 2024-09-10Read full review on

Modern and Clean

The bathroom was impressively modern with excellent water pressure in the shower. It was reassuring to have such a clean space to refresh after a long day.

TomRyder. New Zealand, 2024-12-01Read full review on

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Dining

Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Room features

Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, Germany, 50676

Map view

street view

Mathiasstrasse 21, Cologne, Germany, 50676

City landmarks

Church

Cologne Cathedral

820 m

Square

Domplatte

820 m

Museum

Ludwig Museum

820 m

Museum

Wallraf-Richartz Museum

820 m

Museum

Museum of Applied Art Cologne

1.4 km

Museum

Farina Fragrance Museum

820 m

Church

Gross St Martin

820 m

Museum

Roman-Germanic Museum

820 m

Bridge

Hohenzollern Bridge

1.5 km

Church

St. Maria in der Kupfergasse

1.4 km

Church

Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cologne

1.4 km

Church

Basilica of the Holy Apostles

1.1 km

Church

St. Maria Himmelfahrt

1.1 km

Fountain

Jan von Werth Fountain

600 m

Museum

Museum of East Asian Art Cologne

2.4 km

Public Building

Cologne City Hall

820 m

Museum

Kolumba

1.4 km

Church

Saint Gereon's Basilica

1.4 km

Domkloster 4

Dom Treasury

950 m

Square

Heumarkt

820 m

Museum

NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne

1.4 km

Nearby

Museum

Cologne Chocolate Museum

360 m

Rheingasse

Overstolzenhaus

150 m

Church

St. George's Church

220 m

Church

St. Maria Lyskirchen

240 m

Harbour

Rheinauhafen

360 m

Fountain

Fastnachtsbrunnen

480 m

Church

Church of St Maria im Kapitol

360 m

Am Schokoladenmuseum 1A Rheinufer

Malakoffturm

310 m

Holzmarkt 65

Der Tauzieher

310 m

Restaurants

My Lord Bar Cafe

50 m

Muehlenbach 57 Altstadt Süd

La Piazza

430 m

Hohe Strasse 3

L'Osteria Koln Guerzenich-Quartier

430 m

Martinstrasse 1

Krua Thai

280 m

Heumarkt 25 Bahnhaltestelle Heumarkt

Stadt TREFF

450 m

Guerzenichstr. 30 Nähe Heumarkt

Pommes Imperium

410 m

Heumarkt 59

Dinea

740 m

Hohe Strasse 41-53 41-53

Piccolo Milano

500 m

Steinweg 1

Canape

480 m

Heumarkt 73

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient Location

Quiet Ambiance

Lack of View

Room Size Perception

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

6.2

Location

7.9

Service

7.4

Dining

6.3

3/5 based on 297 reviews

#214 of 271 hotels in Cologne based on Tripadvisor

Johnny

United States, June 2024

6.4/10

The hotel was conveniently located near the city center, making it easy to explore. The rooms were very basic and located at the back of the hotel, with a slight tobacco smell. The service was friendly and helpful, but there was a mix-up with the bed reservation. The location was excellent, just a short walk from major attractions and public transport. The hotel facilities were minimal but sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were very basic and located at the back of the hotel, with a tobacco smell.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and helpful, though there was a reservation misunderstanding.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, a short walk from major attractions and public transport.

Dining

5.0

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities were minimal but adequate for a comfortable stay.

Dorothy

United States, April 2024

6.8/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms that, despite seeming bigger, make for a comfortable stay. It lacks a view but maintains a quiet ambiance, although surrounded by garbage bins. The service staff was friendly and attentive, but some aspects need improvement. The location is central, making it convenient for exploring the city's attractions. The dining options, although adequate, leave room for improvement. The facilities are satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms would have been too much of a hassle to move, providing a comfortable stay despite the size perception and lack of view.

Service

6.0

The staff, especially at reception, were very pleasant, but there is room for improvement in customer service training.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location in the very city center offers proximity to various attractions and dining options, making it a convenient choice.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were adequate for starting the day, but a greater variety, especially in hot food, would enhance the overall experience.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided a satisfactory experience during the stay.

Convenient Location

Lack of View

Frank

United States, April 2024

7.2/10

The hotel's location is superb, close to the city center with plenty of dining options nearby. The rooms, while not spotless, offer a decent stay despite being a bit dated. The service was friendly and helpful, though unexpected charges left a negative impression. Overall, a convenient choice for exploring the city.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, while not spotless, were decent and provided the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and helpful, adding to a pleasant overall experience.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location close to the city center and various attractions made it a convenient choice for exploring the city.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were satisfactory, though slightly overpriced. Enjoyed the variety offered.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay, but nothing extraordinary.

Richard

United States, March 2024

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were basic but comfortable, each with a clean, functional en-suite bathroom with loads of hot water. However, my room was on the ground floor next to the elevator, so I heard all arrivals to the hotel, and the setup felt a bit cramped with the bed in the corner and a shelf over part of the pillow end.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were basic but comfortable, with clean en-suite bathrooms and plenty of hot water.

Service

8.0

The service was accommodating and friendly, despite a minor issue regarding the bed reservation.

Location

9.0

The location of the hotel was extremely convenient, with easy access to the city center and the river. However, it might not be ideal for families due to nearby adult-oriented establishments.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had adequate facilities that met my needs during the stay.

James

United States, March 2024

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms, although clean and warm, felt basic and somewhat hidden away. The service, while lovely and helpful, could use some improvement in customer service. The location was convenient but had its uncomfortable spots. The dining options were reasonable but somewhat limited. Overall, a decent stay with room for enhancement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and warm, with plenty of hot water.

Service

6.0

The staff was lovely and helpful, but some customer service training is needed.

Location

8.0

The location was relatively safe and convenient, about a 10-minute walk to the center.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were reasonable but lacked variety.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were acceptable but could be improved.

Frederick

United States, January 2024

7.2/10

I stayed at a hotel that had its ups and downs. The rooms were a bit noisy being next to the elevator, a little dusty, and with a broken washbasin, but at least they offered two separate beds. On the bright side, the service was excellent, very friendly, and the hotel was impeccably clean. There were some issues with the location, a mix of good and bad aspects, including the proximity to the city center but also some less desirable behaviors nearby. The dining experience was more than adequate with a good variety of breakfast options, while the facilities were generally good.

Rooms

6.0

My room was on the ground floor next to the elevator, so I heard all arrivals, and it was a bit dusty with a broken wash hand basin, but at least I had the convenience of two separate beds.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix of experiences. Some staff members were unfriendly and unhelpful when it came to fixing a problem with the shower. On the other hand, many were very friendly, and the hotel was spotlessly clean. During our 7-day stay, they changed things daily and even noticed we had a lot of luggage.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location had its pros and cons. It was good being close to a metro station and the Altstadt, but not the best for families due to some 'interesting' bars and sex shops in the vicinity. On the positive side, it was very central, just 10 minutes from the cathedral, Köln Dom, and not far from the Central Station and Heumarkt.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was more than adequate with a variety of options, including fresh bread, toast, jams, cheese, hams, eggs, fruit, yogurt, and cereals. Breakfast was served in the ground floor breakfast room where we could enjoy chatting with other guests.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were basic but satisfactory for my needs during my stay.

United States, November 2023

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room, although clean, looked tired and smelled horrible. The service was reassuring for my family and friends event, but the lack of a fan affected my sleep. The location was favorable, close to the old city and river, making our visit enjoyable. The dining options were adequate but had some dirty spots. The facilities were decent overall.

Rooms

5.0

The inside of our room left much to be desired with damaged and dirty carpet, old and damaged furniture, and a removed minibar. The pungent and stale smell only dissipated after opening windows.

Service

7.0

The service was helpful for our gathering around events, but the absence of a fan negatively impacted our sleep.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location near the old city and river enhanced our visit, despite being next to an unconventional shop.

Dining

6.0

Facilities

6.0

The facilities met basic needs, although improvements could enhance the overall guest experience.

Diane

United States, October 2023

5.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite mixed. While the location was convenient for reaching the city center and there were some positive aspects, like the helpful service, the issues with the room odor and the limited dining options left much to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The room had an unfortunate odor coming from the drainpipes during specific hours, which made staying there quite unpleasant. It would have been too much hassle to relocate to another room.

Service

8.0

The staff was lovely and very helpful, offering great local knowledge, which was reassuring for family and friends gathering during events in the city.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was not in the center, but it was only a short walk from the main squares and Cathedral. However, the area nearby felt a bit seedy due to some establishments like a sex shop.

Dining

5.0

While there were some items like yogurt and sandwiches, it was overall underwhelming compared to other places.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were okay, but nothing particularly stood out during my stay.

helpful service

room odor

Jack

United States, July 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is centrally located, making it convenient for sightseeing and exploring the city. The service was exceptional with friendly and helpful staff, but the dining experience left something to be desired due to limited options. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but some were too hot and small for the number of guests. Overall, a decent choice for a stay in Cologne.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but some were too hot and small for the number of guests.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with friendly and helpful staff.

Location

8.0

The hotel is centrally located, making it convenient for sightseeing and exploring the city.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience left something to be desired due to limited options.

Facilities

6.0

Additional Details: Inconvenient facilities

Francis

United States, June 2023

7.2/10

When I first arrived, there was a slight smell in the rooms, probably because they hadn't been opened in a while, but it seemed like the hotel was renovating with newly replaced showers, which was a nice surprise. The room itself was simple, but it had everything we needed, and it was surprisingly quiet.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had a frightful odour coming from the drainpipes, but it was likely due to lack of use. Overall, they were newly replaced and had everything we needed, providing a quiet stay.

Service

8.0

The service was nice and friendly, and the staff were also very helpful throughout our stay.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient, not far from the town center, and close to the Dom and shops. However, families might not find it ideal due to the surrounding nightlife establishments.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent;

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were simple but provided what we needed for a comfortable stay.