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About this property
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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sergii
Switzerland“Nicely located hotel, room with a balcony and bathtub, even with a breakfast included, for a quite nice price. Breakfast itself is absolutely splendid, with a variety of hot and cold meals and a nice coffee.” - Ivan
Croatia“The room was spacious and immaculately clean. Breakfast was also very good.” - Tessza
Netherlands“The hotel is on a street with infinity bars, caffes, shops, restaurants and everything you need. The tram and bus stops are very close. Staff is very friendly. Breakfast has many options, I didn't see this many thing on a hotel breakfast before....” 
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Poland“A small and cozy hotel within walking distance from the train station — about a 20–30 minute walk, with a few sights to check out along the way. It's located on a lively street full of shops and places to eat for every taste. The staff is very...”- Oksana
United Kingdom“Great location, clean rooms, wonderful staff, delicious breakfast” 
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Lithuania“Good location, breakfast, nice hotel staff, a good option to get to know the locals living nearby. There are friendly 🏳️🌈 bars for men near the hotel.”- Naomi
Australia“Comfortable room, clean and quiet. Very good breakfast and nice staff.” - Robert United Kingdom“Good location, 30 minute walk to the centre and cathedral. Friendly staff, good choice- buffet breakfast. Comfortable bedroom.”
- Uliana
Ukraine“A bit far located from the railway station (so if you have heavy luggage better to take a taxi). But it compensated by perfect breakfast 👍 The rooms are nice and clean and very good sound isolated. Definitely will stay again.” - João
Spain“Good cost-benefit, well located in the city close to tram stops, bars and restaurants. Large Breakfast buffet”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
