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Excelsior Hotel ErnstvsStation Hostel for Backpackers
Both Excelsior Hotel Ernst and Station Hostel for Backpackers are recommended by experts. Overall, Excelsior Hotel Ernst scores significantly better than Station Hostel for Backpackers. Excelsior Hotel Ernst is ranked #2 in Cologne with accolades from 8 reviews such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Frommer's Michelin Guide
Trankgasse 1 - 5, Domplatz, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $162/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Old-master paintings, including a Van Dyck, grace this 1863 hotel's sumptuous Empire-style lobby, while Gobelin tapestries hang in the ballroom." Full review
Rough Guide "A member of the Leading Hotels of the World group, it’s recently been refurbished with a conservative but up-to-date ambience, a brace of restaurants and a Riesling-themed wine bar."
Michelin Guide "Traditional and modern elements have been combined with style and taste in this grand hotel by the cathedral."
Star Service "Although it lacks the dramatic edge of Hotel Im Wasserturm, this hotel is grounded on a traditional bedrock of discreet, deluxe hospitality that will please even the most cynical of business travelers." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This classic five-star hotel, located next to Cologne Cathedral and the city's main train station, has maintained high standards since 1863." Full review
Jetsetter "A glamorous, five-star stay with views of Cologne's magnificent Gothic cathedral, with spa access, champagne and a suite option - Christmas availability." Full review
Frommer's "The breakfast room contains a Gobelins tapestry, and the walls of the public areas are hung with works by big names. The art is set off by gleaming and elegant public rooms...guest rooms are swank. " Full review
Michelin Guide "The rooms and suites are outfitted with crisp reproduction furnishings, rich fabrics and all the requisite modern amenities, from sound-proofed windows to wi-fi. " Full review
Station Hostel for Backpackers Rough Guide Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
44-48 Marzellenstr, 50668 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $20/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "Large, privately run hostel... with 24hr reception, kitchen and free internet."
Frommer's "This hostel has a better location that most hotels in Cologne, for a fraction of the cost. The rooms are comfortable if spare, with good beds and strong showers. The staff is friendly and helpful" Full review
Lonely Planet "Not for introverts, this is as classic a hostel as hostels should be: central, convivial and economical" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This is as classic a hostel as hostels should be: central, convivial and economical. A lounge gives way to clean, colourful rooms sleeping one to six people in single aluminium-frame beds" Full review
