You're eligible for a Genius discount at Hotel Esplanade! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

This privately-run, 3-star hotel is located in the heart of Cologne, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from Friesenstraße with its lively pubs and clubs. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel. The cosy rooms at the non-smoking Hotel Esplanade cable TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a balcony, and all face either the cathedral or the boulevard. A breakfast buffet is served each morning at the Esplanade Köln. The hotel bar is open every evening. Zülpicher Platz Underground Station is a 2-minute walk from the Hotel Esplanade. The Belgian and Galerie quarters are 7 minutes' walk away. Guests at Hotel Esplanade Cologne also enjoy free newspapers at reception.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cologne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Sign in, save money
Sign in, save money
You could save 10% or more at this property when you sign in

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
or
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.6
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient location and good breakfast choices
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stayed at this hotel about 6 years ago and it is still as good as I remembered. The situation is excellent, with easy access to the city centre by tram or train. My room was very good with a view of the main road outside but no traffic noise....
  • Silke
    Germany Germany
    Very good 3 Star Hotel, central location, very nice and helpful staff, very clean and calm room, very good breakfast

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Esplanade

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Lift
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Russian

House rules

Hotel Esplanade takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card American Express Cash Hotel Esplanade accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dear guests,

In order to further improve the offer for our guests, our elevator will be modernized/replaced between April 16th and May 28th, 2024. This is therefore not available during the specified period and our rooms are temporarily only accessible on foot via the stairwell.

Depending on availability, we will endeavor to reserve your booked room on the 1st – 3rd floor.

For periods shown fully booked, please feel free to contact us to inquire about availability.

Thank you for your understanding.

FAQs about Hotel Esplanade

  • Hotel Esplanade offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Hotel Esplanade include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Family

    • Guests staying at Hotel Esplanade can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • Hotel Esplanade is 1 miles from the centre of Cologne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Hotel Esplanade is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Hotel Esplanade may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.