18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

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Design Room (Popular) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Design Room (Extremely Popular) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Friesenstrasse 33, Cologne, 50670
  • Friesenplatz
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • National Socialist Documentation Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Neumarkt
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪21 min drive‬
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Room options

Design Room (Very Popular)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Room (Extremely Popular)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Single Room (Andi Schubert & anonymer Maler)

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Water Bed

Design Room (Popular)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

Hotel in Cologne, near Cologne Cathedral
This smoke-free hotel features free Wi-Fi in public areas.
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! offers 18 accommodations with tablet computers and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Friesenplatz. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and a few minutes from Musical Dome
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Cologne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, German, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping centre

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 22.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 27 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

18Arts Hotel Cologne
18Arts Cologne
18Arts
18Arts Hotel
18arts Living In A Gallery
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Hotel
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Cologne
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Hotel Cologne

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 307 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a room with interesting art and got the "crime scene room".l all in white.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul Rangel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good: The staff were quite friendly and the area around the hotel was walkable, many of the sites were within a 20-30 minute walk. The bad: The room was ok, it was quite dusty, and the layout wasn't the best. The room we had was right by the main stairwell which was ridiculously noisy, the door to get in the hotel has a loud buzzer when someone opens ot which made sleeping impossible. The room was right above a bar, so that extra noise didn't help the cause either. The amenities were ok, but nothing great. Instead of a bottle of sparkling wine, we got to single serve bottles instead. Overall, the price to performance was not up to par. The noise prevented us from sleeping, and the room was quite dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arty rooms & great service in the heart of Cologne
Such a beautiful place to stay. The service was excellent and the staff very helpful. The room was spotlessly clean and we loved the individuality of each artist designed room. I'd definitely recommend this hotel, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
best kept secret in Cologne!
A Great small boutique hotel in the heart of the city... just far enough away from/to Cologne Cathedral / HBF... Friendliest receptionists of much of my travels... early check in was no issue when room was ready... reception area is relaxed and 'arty' with nice touches like self service coffee, snacks and good magazines.. room was 'fab'.. away from direct sunlight made it cooler by day and night... the waterbed and shell surround is both dramatic but also very practical.. the room had comp water/tea and coffee, a tablet computer plus a tv with every channel any guest could need.. the Glass walled bathroom and shower was fresh, clean and had cool toiletries, towels etc.. design features of this single room include a very strong nautical theme which made it very very relaxing... check out was again smooth and prompt... Im sad i didn't have more time to stay but its location to local amenities (Babylons pool on hot days) and restaurants makes it perfect for a city break. and it really is an Art Hotel... not just in name...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service team were super accomodating and great, even after we caused a few issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very pretty room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit quirky but comfortable room - only negative was the lack of aircon on a very hot night. Would come back though, but maybe not in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I stayed for one night and had a wonderful time! The room was super cute and we loved how there was a story available telling us the history of the pieces/design of the room. However, the shower/bathroom was completely visible from the bed, so make sure you room with someone you are very comfortable with if you stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each room of the hotel has a different theme. We had the street art room. It was nice and fun to stay in a non generic room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nusrat Jahan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staffs are very nice but the hotel room was in poor condition. Very tiny room, uncomfortable bed and loud neighborhood. There is no AC in the rooms and no elevator in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger

Travelled with group
Great hotel Staff very hospitable Will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Victor Raúl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Phillip, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The jpte; gave me a room which required climbing up 8 flights of stairs, with heavy bags. No elevator, and no strong person to assist. This problem was never advised, and I would not have made the booking if it were known. Very disappointed in Expedia for not providing this essential info. Also, totally inadequate lighting in the room, along with a clear glass separation to the bathroom which could easily be crashed into with severe consequences.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was really convenient. The check in was smooth and I got all the needed information. The check out process as well, the room perfectly clean, with all cosmetics needed. It is really well connected with the different areas of the city and supermarkets. Special regards to the Polish receptionist :)

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great idea for a hotel; art gallery in each room. We were really excited for it. But alas, it was not meant to be. We stayed for one night, and the daytime temperature was 30degrees Celsius, and the hotel had no fans or air conditioning. They had two windows in the room to open, but there were a variety of Irish bars at the end of the street, so if the windows were open, you would hear all of that noise. But if the windows were closed, you’d over heat from the humidity. It was a lose-lose situation. The staff were friendly and inviting.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Functional rooms. Staff very friendly and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Ajaaoud

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Alles was schoon maar ontbreekt allen een lift dan maakt makkelijk en moet en mini koelkast aanwezig zijn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting hotel! We were there 3 nights in a heatwave so lack of ac was noticeable but fans provided. There was not enough storage for cloths luggage. But location great. Staff excellent friendly and helpful and source of great advice for where to eat etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022