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Art Rock Downtown Hotel

Art and relaxation blend at this downtown Cologne hotel, where guests enjoy sweet treats from the snack bar or a quiet moment with a library book.

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The Art Rock Downtown Hotel in central Cologne combines artistic flair with comfortable accommodations. Guests can browse the library, grab snacks from the deli, and connect to in-room WiFi. The helpful staff is ready to assist with any questions or needs during the stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Room, 6 beds (Bed linen/Towels for extra charge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Room, 8 beds (Bed linen/towels for extra charge)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Room, 10 beds (Bed linen/towels for extra charge)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Innenstadt, a neighbourhood in Cologne, is home to Art Rock Downtown Hotel. Cologne Cathedral and Archaeological Zone Roman Praetorium are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Phantasialand and Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at LANXESS Arena or RheinEnergieStadion. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Hohe Str. 30a, Cologne, 50667

What's nearby

  • Haymarket which includes heritage architecture
    Hay Market
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alter Markt showing outdoor eating and a city as well as a small group of people
    Old Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Standby mode
    Neumarkt
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chocolate Museum
    Chocolate Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Heumarkt U-Bahn
    4 min walk
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station)
    11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hard Rock Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Merzenich
    2 min walk
  • Galeria Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • SonnenscheinEtage
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk

About this property

Art Rock Downtown Hotel

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Located close to Musical Dome, Art Rock Downtown Hotel provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a lift and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Art Rock Downtown Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Separate sitting areas, heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Motown City Hotel
Hardrock Motown City
Art Rock Downtown Hotel Hotel
Art Rock Downtown Hotel Cologne
Art Rock Downtown Hotel Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Art Rock Downtown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Art Rock Downtown Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Art Rock Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Art Rock Downtown Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Art Rock Downtown Hotel located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hohe Strasse, Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Schildergasse and Wallraf-Richartz Museum are also within 5 minutes. Heumarkt U-Bahn is only a 4-minute walk and Neumarkt U-Bahn is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Art Rock Downtown Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room, friendly staff. Will be back next time we are in town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the stay was well. Location was great( a lot within walking distance) and staff were friendly. Lots of parking options nearby. The sleeping area was clean and comfortable. The one improvement would be the restroom area cleanliness/ smell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check-in. Easy and conveinient parking and perfect location. Would recommend and would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Park in the parking garage at the hotel property. Take the elevator to the 6th floor and you’re right there at the Rock hotel! So convenient. Facility is very clean and staff very helpful. Rooms are small, but if all you’re going to do is sleep there then it’s perfect. Also there’s a grocery store on the ground level.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Family stay , good location, modern room and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel. Outside is ok but hotel itself is very nice. Perfect for family or group of 3. Clean and well appointed. Comfortable beds and super efficient private bathroom. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great spot Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly with really comfortable bed for a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Good location near the downtown area with lots of stores and restaurants nearby. Cathedral is close as well as the river, nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was across the river from Lanxess so very convenient. Easy check in and close to metro.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice, clean downtown hotel

Nice, clean downtown hotel. Short walk to Dom, downtown, train, and so on. Liked it, and friendly helpful staff. Decent breakfast too, and a nice patio for those who like to sit outside a little.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajarshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience!

Location very good, staff always attending!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Affordable option for one night if in transit

Downtown location, ok for a one-night stay if you are in transit. The hotel is on the rooftop of a Parking building. Everything is in the 6th floor of the building. Access is through a narrow and obscure corridor with self-payment parking machines at the entrance. If I had know this, I don't book it as it didn't feel safe at all. The rooms are exactly as you see it in the pictures, nothing special but well kept and clean. If you need a place to sleep one night and continue your journey, this can be an affordable option. If you are looking for more hotel amenities and better stay experience, this is not the hotel for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KLAUS

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and fairly new looking facility, friendly and helpful staff, well maintained. Maybe not as ‚hip‘ as the name and lobby photo might suggest but perfectly functional and comfortable in every regard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

Wonderful stay here with my husband The man at the reception was so kind that h came downstairs to the car park to speak to the car parking lady to help translate that we have paid for our parking so we wouldn't get charged. Honestly lovely service and a great hotel. If we're in cologne, we would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Burr its cold in here...

Overall, it's in a perfect location for the Cathedral and the Chocolate Museum. The room was big enough to comfortably sleep my family of 6. However, the room was so cold! No matter what we did, it was still much too cold for comfort. Reception offered us a small space heater on the 2nd night which helped a little. The parking garage is convenient, only and $19 a night but a very tight squeeze for larger vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at night about 8pm the entrance area was a bit off putting but please do not let this put you off.As soon as you get out of the lift the hotel area is clean and all staff were very helpful even though my German is non existent! Room clean and perfect forca few nights. Only slight complaint would be we booked a twin room but had a large doublecwith 2 single duvets but this was not a major issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and friendly hotel

We had a one night stay at this great little hotel. Staff were friendly, the rooms clean and there are nice communal areas, including an outdoor terrace. It's on the 6th floor but there’s a lift. Location is close to the old town, only 10 or so minutes to cathedral and train station, and there's a decent small supemarket on the ground floor open quite late (10pm on our weekday) Just check in advance that you have the rooms you require, however, as we booked twins and were given doubles (although beds were the equivalent of 2 singles in width with separate duvets)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Partially disappointing

The strong point of this hotel is the position, at walking distance from the most important attractions. At street level, in the same building, there is a large supermarket. There are many restaurants, bars, and shops in the area. The room was large enough for a single bed. There was also an armchair, a coffee table and a table with two stools. I used one of the latter as night table (missing). The garderobe needs repair. The table lamp swiched off unexpectedly and randomly. Amazingly, the minibar fridge was connected to the same circuit of all other power outlets, which are activated by the room key. Therefore, the fridge works only when you are in the room, which is completely silly and makes it unuseful. But above all, the air conditioning was fake: in "cool" mode, only the fan worked, without any cooling effect. During the night the room was quite hot, and opening the window did not help so much. The mattress is quite hard. The bathroom is modern and well equipped. However, there is no place to put the soap bar/shampoo in the shower. The room was cleaned every two days only, although the towels were changed every day. The night staff was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Smallest room of our trip

Convenient location once you're there, but finding the parking lot and even finding the hotel was a challenge. It is near the Cathedral, but a lot of sketchy people hang around the whole area, especially after dark. If you have a wider vehicle, be very care driving up the ramp. We had a very small room with a pillar that made it difficult to get out of bed. No chair to sit on. Also no space for a chair.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but functional and clean room. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the balcony as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025