As explorers at heart, our family adventures often lead us to charming destinations that blend historical richness with opportunities for active recreation. Cologne, Germany, shines brightly as a family-friendly haven, where the warmth of its vibrant culture greets you at every turn. The moment we stepped into this delightful city, it became evident that finding the perfect accommodation was the key to unlocking unforgettable experiences. Our selected family-friendly hotels serve not just as shelters, but as springboards for exciting escapades with our loved ones.
Nestled in the heart of Cologne, these welcoming establishments cater to families with a variety of amenities designed to make every stay comfortable and enjoyable. From spacious rooms that accommodate both adults and little adventurers to kid-friendly menus that promise delightful culinary experiences, every detail is crafted with care. After a day spent conquering the city's stunning cathedral or enjoying the tranquility of the Rhine River, returning to a hotel that feels like a home away from home is simply perfect.
But what truly sets these hotels apart is their proximity to Cologne's countless attractions. Imagine stepping out of your doorway and being just moments away from whimsical parks, interactive museums, and family-oriented activities that will keep everyone entertained and engaged. Whether you seek adrenaline-pumping adventures or serene strolls through the city’s picturesque streets, every corner holds the promise of an exciting exploration, easily accessed from your family-friendly sanctuary.
In a city rich with history and culture, Cologne is an ever-inviting canvas for family togetherness. It's where laughter echoes in the halls, shared stories blossom over breakfast, and memories are woven into the fabric of our lives. The perfect base for discovering this amazing city with your loved ones awaits, ready to welcome you with open arms. With each adventure, we create bonds that last a lifetime, exploring the world together, one thrilling experience at a time.
Our Top 10
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Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cologne
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Hilton Cologne Hotel
Hilton Cologne Hotel, located around a 5-minute drive from Domplatte, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The accommodation is situated in the centre of Cologne, just off St Ursula.
For a comfortable stay in Cologne, the accommodation offers 296 rooms fitted with a personal safe, coffee/tea making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You can enjoy views of the city. Also, the venue features wood flooring.
The hotel is set in the old part of Cologne, a few minutes away from the Imhoff - Cologne Chocolate Museum. Trinitatiskirche Koln Evangelical Church is within walking distance of the property, while Koln/Bonn airport is 20 km from it.
In the business district, guests will find many attractions, including Cologne Cathedral.
Novotel Koeln City
Novotel Koeln City is a 4-star venue close to a river. The property features à la carte restaurant and snack bar on site and offers to take advantage of a fitness centre.
The venue has 84 guestrooms appointed with a minibar fridge, a work desk, and coffee/tea making machines, and provides ideal lodging in Cologne. They also feature a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower in the bathrooms.
The hotel is approximately 3.5 km from Cologne Zoological Garden, while Cologne Chocolate Museum is 0.9 km away. Attractions within walking distance include Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum and Rheinauhafen.
Novotel Koeln City is a short ride from Shrine of the Three Kings.
Hotel Mondial Am Dom Cologne Mgallery
Hotel Mondial Am Dom Cologne Mgallery offers perfect accommodation in a shopping area, a 5-minute walk from the city centre. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi in public areas and access to a conference room and a photocopy machine.
Rooms come with view of the courtyard.
The Imhoff - Cologne Chocolate Museum is 1.2 km from the venue and the 40 hectare large urban Rheinpark is 2.5 km away. The property lies right in the centre of Cologne near a river.
The perfect Hotel Mondial Am Dom Cologne Mgallery is located minutes away from Ludwig Museum.
Luxury Family Hotels in Cologne
Cologne Marriott Hotel
The elegant Cologne Marriott Hotel is a 5-star venue set at a distance of 0.7 km from Domplatte featuring a gym, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities. The accommodation is situated in the very heart of Cologne, near REWE Group.
For a comfortable stay in Cologne, the venue offers 365 rooms fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and air conditioning. Guests can enjoy views of the city. Bathrooms have a bath and a shower.
The prime location in a shopping area gives quick access to Cologne Cathedral. Saint Gereon's Basilica is just a short drive from the property, while Koln/Bonn airport is 20 km from it.
You can get to Kathe Kollwitz Museum in a few minutes by car.
Maritim Hotel Koeln
Set within 10 minutes' walk of Cologne Chocolate Museum, the elegant Maritim Hotel Koln comprises 454 rooms with views over the river. Guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness suite and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The rooms also have marble flooring.
The venue is centrally located in the entertainment district of Cologne, in proximity to Gurzenrich Koln Convention Center. Neumarkt Passage is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Muehlenbach bus station is 800 metres away.
The hotel offers a central location near a river. It offers good access to Historic Old Town.
Nh Collection Koeln Mediapark Hotel
Set next to a lake, Nh Collection Koeln Mediapark Hotel offers contemporary rooms with views of the lake. Boasting a steam room and sauna facilities along with a lounge bar, the venue offers location steps from an underground station.
This venue offers guests a spacious bathroom as well a bidet, a rain shower, and a bath.
The property is notable for its quiet setting right in the centre of Cologne and provides access to Cologne Cathedral in a 20-minute walk. Cologne Chocolate Museum is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while the multiplex Cinedom Cinema and Stadtgarten Cologne are both nearby.
Nh Collection Koeln Mediapark Hotel is a short ride from KolnTriangle Skyscraper.
Budget Family Hotels in Cologne
Senats Hotel Koeln
Senats Hotel Koeln is located in the heart of Cologne and features Wi-Fi throughout the venue along with public parking on site. The accommodation is set 1.3 km from Cologne Chocolate Museum, about 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Cologne.
Guest rooms are equipped with a sofa, high-speed internet, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Centrally situated in Altstadt-Nord district, the hotel is only a few steps away from the art gallery "Wallraf-Richartz Museum". Colonius Broadcasting Tower is a 5-minute drive from the property in Cologne.
In the vicinity of the accommodation there is Roman-Germanic Museum.
Boutique 009 Koeln City
Set around 5 minutes by car from Shrine of the Three Kings, this 3-star Boutique 009 Koeln City Hotel is located near REWE Group. The venue provides 97 guestrooms appointed with a writing desk, high-speed internet, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a pleasant stay in Cologne.
The accommodation is situated in an old part of Cologne close to Cologne Cathedral. Cologne Chocolate Museum is 5 minutes' drive from the property, while Koln/Bonn airport is 20 km from it.
You can get to Basilica of the Holy Apostles in a few minutes by car.
A&O Koeln Hauptbahnhof Hotel
Featuring a prime location, A & O Koeln Hauptbahnhof Hotel offers views of the city, and is 25 minutes' walk from the Imhoff - Cologne Chocolate Museum. Providing access to a train station set nearby, this comfortable venue offers cribs and a buggy for guests with kids.
A separate toilet and a shower can also be found in the rooms.
The accommodation is located within 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Cologne. Eigelsteintorburg is at a medium distance from the property in Cologne.
A & O Koeln Hauptbahnhof Hotel is a short ride from Botanical Gardens Flora.
Kid-Friendly Resotrs in Cologne
Ibis Koeln Centrum
Ibis Koeln Centrum Hotel offers setting in a shopping area of Cologne, a few steps from Museo Rautenstrauch-Joest. For business travellers, a meeting room and a photocopy machine are available on request.
For a comfortable stay in Cologne, the hotel offers 208 rooms fitted with a writing desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control. Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower.
Located in an old town district of Cologne, the venue is situated 1.4 km from Stadtgarten Cologne. Guests can visit the nearby Saint Pantaleon as well as 4711 Eau de Cologne which is 1.5 km away from the accommodation.
Ibis Koeln Centrum Hotel is a short ride from Cologne Cathedral.
Hostel Koeln
Hostel Koeln, located just off Konrad Adenauer-Skulptur, offers affordable accommodation with Wi-Fi throughout the property. The venue is 1.6 km away from Gross St Martin and 1.7 km from Cologne Cathedral.
The accommodation has 72 rooms with views of the city, a work desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They include a separate toilet and a shower in the bathrooms.
Situated in Altstadt-Sued district, this hostel is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Cologne.
You can get to Domplatte in a few minutes by car.
Hotel Stadtpalais
The 4-star Hotel Stadtpalais Cologne places guests within 5 minutes' drive of Ludwig Museum. This venue features a sundeck, a shared lounge, and a lending library as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
Overlooking the city, rooms include a laptop safe, a minibar fridge, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. The rooms at Hotel Stadtpalais feature carpet floors.
The accommodation is ideally nestled in Deutz district, not very far from Lanxess Arena. Cologne Cathedral in Cologne is 5 minutes' drive away from the property.
Hotel Stadtpalais is a short ride from the long-established Cologne Zoological Garden.
Family Friendly Hotels Downtown Cologne
Leonardo Hotel Koeln Bonn Airport
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Leonardo Hotel Koeln Bonn Airport offers accommodation nearly 15 minutes' walk from Visitor's Terrace Cologne-Bonn Airport. Situated in Grengel district, the venue is set 4.6 km from Serbisch-Orthodoxe Kirche Parish.
177 modern rooms will delight you with a writing desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. The bathrooms offer a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower.
The property is in a popular area of Cologne.
Hotel Tempelhof - City-Messe-Arena
The 3-star Hotel Tempelhof - City-Messe-Arena Cologne is placed just 10 minutes' walk from KolnTriangle Skyscraper. The venue also features Wi-Fi in public areas.
Extras include a separate toilet and a shower in the bathrooms.
Situated in Deutz district, the accommodation is set 1.5 km from the modern Roman-Germanic Museum. It is 1 km from downtown Cologne.
This hotel is located near Lebensraum.
Premier Inn Koln City Mediapark
Nestled in Neustadt Nord district, the 3-star Premier Inn Koln City Mediapark offers unique accommodation a 12-minute stroll from metres to the grand Gothic Cologne Cathedral. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as a lift and a storage for belongings are available on site.
These rooms are decorated with modern furniture.
Set in the centre of Cologne, the venue offers quick access to Eigelsteintorburg. Odysseum Science Center is 3.2 km from the hotel, while Koln/Bonn airport is 20 km from it.
Premier Inn Koln City Mediapark is a short ride from Cologne Chocolate Museum.
Mauritius Hotel & Therme
Mauritius Hotel & Therme offers comfortable accommodation in the historical centre of Cologne, and features a sundeck, a health club, and massage therapy. Sudstadion is less than 1.8 km from the venue, while Koln/Bonn airport is 20 km away.
The venue is a venue in Cologne that comes with 89 rooms and provides a safe, a minibar fridge, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units offer views of the skyline. A modern bathroom includes a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Situated in Altstadt-Sued district, the hotel is set 1.9 km from Domplatte. The centre of Cologne is reachable within 15 minutes' walk.
Many of attractions in Cologne are within walking distance, such as Museum Schnutgen and Venus Celler.
Wyndham Koeln Hotel
Wyndham Koeln Hotel, located 1 km from Rheinboulevard, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The venue is set in Altstadt-Nord district, in vicinity of Cologne Cathedral.
The accommodation has 131 rooms with views of the city, a safe box, a balcony, and a work desk. They also feature a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a bath in the bathrooms.
The hotel is situated in the very heart of Cologne, near Ludwig Museum. Museum of Applied Art Cologne is 700 metres from the property, while Unter Sachsenhausen bus station is 600 metres away.
Wyndham Koeln Hotel is a short ride from the early religious art "Museum Schnutgen".
A&O Koeln Neumarkt
A&O Koeln Neumarkt Hotel, located about 5 minutes' drive from Cologne Opera, offers guests a safe deposit box and a cash machine. The property is set in the middle of Cologne in vicinity of Cologne Synagogue.
Views of the city are featured in certain rooms. Nice touches include a separate toilet and a shower.
Situated in Altstadt-Sued district, this hostel is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Cologne. The venue is a 25-minute stroll from Cologne Cathedral in Cologne.
You can get to Volksgarten in a few minutes by car.
Hotel Koenigshof The Arthouse
Hotel Koenigshof The Arthouse Cologne is a 3-star venue, set merely 30 metres from Rhine. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as a lift and a bicycle storage area are available on site.
Rooms are complete with coffee/tea making machines, a writing desk, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as fully equipped bathroom with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. Also, the property features carpet flooring.
The accommodation is located in Altstadt-Nord district, in front of a cathedral and a museum. The centre of Cologne is about a 5-minute walk away.
Hotel Domstern
The lovely Hotel Domstern Cologne is set at a distance of 30 metres from Rhine and features a sun deck and various recreational opportunities. Located off the romanesque St Ursula Church, the venue is about 10 minutes’ walk from Cologne city centre.
For your comfort, you will find a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower.
Nestled in Altstadt-Nord district, the accommodation is within walking distance of NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne Museum. A popular place in Cologne is Cologne Chocolate Museum which is a 5-minute drive away.
Hotel Domstern also has a quiet location, with direct access to Cologne Cathedral.
Hotel Windsor
Set within 1.2 km from Domplatte, the 3-star Hotel Windsor Cologne features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a private parking garage nearby. Situated in Altstadt-Nord district, this venue is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Cologne.
Conveniences here include a work desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as private bathrooms provided with a separate toilet and a shower. They are also decorated with an elegant furniture.
The accommodation is nestled in the very heart of Cologne with direct proximity to Die Photographische Sammlung. Cologne Chocolate Museum is a 10-minute drive from the charming property.
Hotel Windsor is centrally located close to Saint Gereon's Basilica.