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Double Room Compact | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Double Room Large | View from room
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
An Den Dominikanern 1, Cologne, NRW, 50668
  • Cologne Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Old Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Chocolate Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room Compact

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room Large | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room Large

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Alcove Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Alcove Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse

Hotel in Innenstadt
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Housekeeping is available on request.
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse offers 12 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-in. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Cologne hotel also offers express check-out, shopping on site, and a front-desk safe.

SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; EUR 6.90 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers onsite self-service check-in for guests. Assistance is available at nearby sister property Dom Hotel Am Roemerbrunnen from 7:30 AM-11 PM daily.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 6.9 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Domspatz
Domspatz Cologne
Domspatz Hotel
Hotel Domspatz Cologne
Eazires Hotel Cologne
Domspatz Hotel Boardinghouse
Domspatz Hotel | Boardinghouse
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel Boardinghouse
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Hotel
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Cologne
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Hotel Cologne

SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 162 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The automated check-in needed a bit of guesswork. Got my code after two attempts but when I tried to use it, it wasn't clear that I needed to press the "tick" key after entering the number. The basin plug wasn't working so I had to use my own. Room was a bit cramped and wakward to move around in. Otherwise a pleasant stopover, at the end of a day's journey by rail from London. Hotel was easy to find, clean, well equipped and beautifully renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, check-in went smoothly but curtains let in some light pollution.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Olga

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a great location, but the spots around the room on furniture and in the shower were too much for a property that has cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little room and you couldn't get a better location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raimonda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was great, really comfy beds, large rooms, modern bathroom. Self Check in strictly from 3pm, but once you sort that you're all good. Location is great, especially if you're coming from the train
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nimet ceren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Need more clear instructions for check in, as it’s done using a terminal. The hotel is clean and good facilities, the shower in our room was very small and a struggle to get in and out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

INTHETECH

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chien-Chou

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personally would not stay here again. Check in process was horrible, there were ants all over the bathroom and the railing for the top bunk was completely broken. Good things about the stay is it’s in a prime location and the beds were surprisingly comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Birgit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Leider kein Aufzug

Insgesamt war das Horel gut.Was mich gestört hat,war das es keinen Aufzug gab und die engen Wendeltreppe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
the beds were horrible, the mattress kept sliding off the base and they were generally uncomfortable, the room was so small that once my mattress moved over a few inches it would block the bathroom door. there's no air conditioning, they supplied a pedastal fan which was noisy and did almost nothing, there's no airflow in the room, the only way to cool the room down was to open the door to the street which just made it incredibly noisy. we were on the 4th floor, there's no elevator, the light on the 3rd floor is broken so in the dark it's dangerous. despite booking for 2 people they gave us 1 coffee pod for the machine. there were signs in the bathroom to indicate that there was supposdly some spa aromatherapy things (bath salts?) but no sign of those, there was a guide on how to use the soundbar, but there was no sound bar. the balcony furniture consisted of a single wierd plastic rabbit shaped thing, which i guess you could sit on? the lever that connects to the plug in the sink was broken, i reported this to the property 2 hours after checking in, we never got a response the whole time, it was still broken 4 days later when i checked. this hotel is maybe one step up from a hostel if you don't like talking to anyone or having any kind of human interaction - the checkin process is fully automated via a kiosk at the front door. we moved to another hotel and had an actual relaxing stay in Cologne. i now understand why the only options for this hotel were non-refundable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, room clean and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mo, Farmingville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the location of this hotel, it's 5 mins walk from the train station and the massive Cologne Cathedral, there are a lot of shops and restaurants near by, I never had to interact with anyone, just using my code to get inside.... highly recommend this for anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

STEWART SCOTT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in is a machine on the wall. Not user friendly. No lift. We were on the third floor and there is another floor above. Shower cubicle was ridiculously small. Complementary tea/ coffee/mineral water and some juice very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal, super easier check in. Wish they offered early luggage storage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment and the cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo, Las Vegas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fine for one night but very bright

It was somewhat difficult to check in though not a huge deal. The issue was a “two person bunk bed” was actually just a double bed where me and my friend did not plan on sleeping in the same bed. Maybe I misunderstood what bunk bed means. The other big issue is the room faced the busy Main Street which is fine and happens but there was a VERY bright light shining in with nothing close to resembling a curtain that stopped much light. It was very bright in the room. Room was very clean, great bathroom and great location central to the train station but at least for that room a better curtain is needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irind

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location next to train stop. Helpful staff. Clean and quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Mr

The check in was a nightmare. The informing email was not clear. Lucky to have other guests help me fix out. The room was much small than the pictures on Hotels. Smell and stuffy! And the steep stairs killed me as well. My room was in another wing. The instructions hided dedicatedly !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness

Construction without warning. Confusing check-in.

Check in was confusing. Was not aware that it was self check-in until I arrived in the rain. VERY LOUD construction on the building outside my room beginning at 7am both mornings. Who begins that early? I was not informed there would be construction. Had I known, I would not have booked. No elevator. Stairs are steep. Not recommended for those who are not fit. Conveniently located and inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024