🇩🇪 Köln, Germany

Hotel Boulevard

📍 14, Hansaring, Köln, 50670

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La propriété — Hotel Boulevard

Hotel Boulevard, a 3-star gem in Köln's Altstadt, exudes a warm, boutique-hotel charm. Its 73 rooms, each individually designed by local artists, blend modern comfort with historic flair, making it ideal for couples and solo travellers seeking a unique experience. The lobby's statement piece, a stunning glass atrium, sets the tone for a relaxing stay. With a prime location on the bustling Bäckerstraße, guests are within walking distance to the iconic Dom and lively shopping streets. The hotel's USP lies in its commitment to showcasing local art and talent, making every stay a discovery.

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Chroniques de Köln

Köln, founded by the Romans in 38 BC as Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, has a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Its medieval architecture, exemplified by the iconic Dom, has been shaped by various cultural influences, including the Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. The city's cultural identity is deeply rooted in its Catholic heritage, with the Dom being one of the most famous landmarks in Europe. Köln has also been a major hub for trade and commerce, earning it the nickname 'The City of Trade and Commerce'. The city's contemporary identity is a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity, with a thriving arts and cultural scene.

Meilleur moment pour visiter

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Meilleurs mois

June and September are ideal months to visit Köln, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F) and manageable crowds. These months offer the perfect balance of sunshine and cultural events, making it an excellent time to explore the city's historic sites and enjoy outdoor activities like river cruises.

Peak / Festival surge

July is peak tourist season in Köln, with prices increasing due to the Köln Summer Festival, a month-long celebration of music, theatre, and dance. The festival attracts large crowds, and hotel prices rise accordingly. Visitors can expect to pay up to 20% more for accommodations during this time.

La saison des épaules

April and October are great shoulder months to visit Köln, with mild temperatures (12-18°C/54-64°F) and fewer crowds. Prices for accommodations are often 10-20% lower than the peak season, making it an excellent time to explore the city on a budget.

Météo & Emballage

Köln's climate is known for its sudden rain showers, so pack a waterproof jacket and umbrella to be prepared. Be sure to check the weather forecast before your trip and adjust your packing list accordingly.

Briefing de la ville — Köln

  • The new Köln Hauptbahnhof expansion has improved public transportation connections, making it easier to get around the city. The Museum Ludwig has reopened its new wing, featuring an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. The Köln Beer Festival, held in May, has been postponed to June 2026, so plan your visit accordingly.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Hotel Boulevard, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request rooms on higher floors (above 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's location on Hansaring, a busy street in the city centre, may experience some external noise. Additionally, rooms on the north side (facing the hotel's rear) tend to receive more natural light and have a better view of the surrounding buildings.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on lower floors (up to 3rd floor) as they may be noisier due to the proximity to the street and potential noise from the service entrance.

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Best views

Rooms on the north side (facing the rear) offer a view of the surrounding buildings, while rooms on the south side (facing the street) provide a view of Hansaring.

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Quietest floors

5th floor and above

🔊 Noise notes

Guests may experience some street noise from Hansaring, a busy shopping street in the city centre, especially during peak hours.

Insider tips

1. When checking in, ask the staff about the hotel's parking options, as there is limited parking available on-site and nearby street parking may be metered. 2. Request a room with a balcony for a quieter stay, as these rooms tend to have a more private and peaceful atmosphere.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hôtel Facilités — Hotel Boulevard

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Wi-Fi

free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints

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Lift / Elevator

serves all floors, but historic section on the 4th floor has stairs-only access

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Media & Newspapers

complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and physical papers available in the lobby

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Check-in / Check-out

15:00, early bag-drop not available, €20 late check-out fee until 18:00

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Baggage Storage

available for €5 per item per day

Accessibility

step-free access to the main entrance, wheelchair entries, but no elevator access to the roof bar

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Parking

on-site parking available for €20 per night, nearest public car park is carpark 'Parkhaus Hansaring' for €15 per night, EV charging available for €5 per hour

Frais, taxes et dépôts

City / tourist tax: €2.20 per person per night, mandatory

Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in

Faith & Dietary à proximité

  • Church: Neu St. Alban (583 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Church: Kapelle St. Joseph (718 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Christuskirche (722 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: St. Gereon (747 m · ~9 min walk)

Style de vie et récréation

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Shopping

Quincy — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk

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Walking & Running

August-Sander-Park — 155 m · ~2 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Deutsches Tanzarchiv — 134 m · ~2 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Erstes Kölner Wohnzimmertheater — 558 m · ~7 min walk

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Kids & Family

Spielplatz August-Sander-Park 1/Erftstraße — 270 m · ~3 min walk

5 minutes de radios essentielles

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 232 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Christoph-Apotheke — 537 m · ~7 min walk

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Convenience Store

Tuana Market — 979 m · ~12 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Christophstraße / Mediapark — 455 m · ~6 min walk

Monnaie & Monnaie

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use bank ATMs in the city for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and central station, which give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Cards and contactless (including Apple/Google Pay) are accepted almost everywhere, even at market stalls and small shops. Keep some cash for very small purchases and some bakeries.

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Tipping etiquette

Round up or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants. For taxis, rounding up to the next euro is fine. No need to tip hotel staff.

Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget

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Cheap coffee

A filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk costs around €2-2.50;

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Best-value lunch

A döner kebab or falafel wrap from a takeaway is a solid budget lunch at €5-7.

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Affordable dinner

Expect €12-16 for a decent main course in a casual sit-down restaurant.

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Street food & cheap eats

Ehrenstraße area and the streets around Neumarkt have several döner, falafel, and pizza-by-the-slice spots.

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Budget groceries

Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are common budget supermarkets in the 50670 area.

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Affordable clothes

The Ehrenstraße pedestrian zone is the main high street for affordable chain fashion (H&M, C&A, etc.).

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Cheapest way around

A single ticket (€3.10) covers buses, trams, and trains within the city. A 24-hour pass (€9.10 for one person, €14.40 for a small group) is best for multiple trips. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (S13) to the city — a single ticket from Cologne/Bonn airport to central station costs €3.10.

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Money-saving tips

Buy a day pass if you'll take more than two public transport trips. Eat a Döner or falafel for a filling, cheap meal. Shop for groceries at Aldi or Lidl rather than small convenience stores.

Bon à savoir — Köln

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Plugs & power

Type C/F · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Köln
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Police
110
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Ambulance / Medical
112
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Fire Department
112

For non-urgent police matters in Köln, dial 0221 2290. For medical advice outside emergencies, call 116117. The European emergency number 112 works for ambulance and fire across Germany.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Hartis Cafe Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Kahnstation im Blücherpark regional;ice_cream;cake
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Café Franck Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Tolin italian
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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El Barrio spanish
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Miyu sushi
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Försterstube Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Fridolin-Eck Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Köln, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Hotel Boulevard

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 232 m · ~3 min walkpharmacy · Christoph-Apotheke — 537 m · ~7 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

S’entourer

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S-Bahn S19 or S13 3.10 €

Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) – Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) → Köln Hauptbahnhof + Tram 5

20 min · Every 20 min · 04:00–01:00

💡 From Hbf, take tram 5 (direction Butzweilerhof) 2 stops to 'Ebertplatz' – hotel is a 2-min walk north. Single ticket covers both legs.

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Tram 5 (local travel from city) 3.10 € (single ticket)

Neumarkt (lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9) → Hotel Chelsea (stop: 'Ebertplatz' – tram 5 only)

8 min · Every 5–10 min · 04:30–01:30

💡 Buy a 24-hour 'KölnTicket' (8.30 €) if you’ll use trams all day – covers all zones within city limits. Hotel is 2 min north of Ebertplatz stop.

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S19 / RE8 / RE6 (Deutsche Bahn) 3.90 EUR

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Hbf (main train station)

15 min · Every 20 minutes · 04:00–01:00

💡 Buy a Kurzstrecke ticket if only going to the city centre (zone 1b).

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KVB Line 132 3.90 EUR

Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz stop) → Severinstraße (direct stop at hotel)

12 min · Every 15–20 minutes (weekdays) · 06:00–20:00 (Mon–Fri), reduced weekends

💡 This bus runs along the Ring — quicker than tram if traffic is light but avoid peak hours.

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KVB Line 1 3.90 EUR (single ticket)

Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz/Hauptbahnhof stop) → Severinstraße (stop on Severinstraße, 5 min walk to hotel)

10 min · Every 10 minutes · 05:00–00:30 (Sun starts 07:00)

💡 Tickets are validated on platform — stamp before boarding. Day pass saves money if taking multiple trips.

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Taxi (official rank at airport) 30 €

Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) – Arrivals → Hotel Chelsea, Jülicher Straße 1–7

25 min · On demand (wait 0–5 min) · 24/7

💡 Fixed fare to city centre? Ask driver for 'Festpreis Köln Innenstadt' – usually 30–35 €. No extra charge for luggage.

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Taxi Köln (public rank at airport) 35 EUR

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Accent Severin Hotel, Severinstraße 199

25 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Use the mytaxi app for a fixed quote. Avoid unofficial drivers in arrivals hall.

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SB19 Express Bus 4.50 €

Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) Terminal 1 → Hotel Chelsea (direct stop: 'Neumarkt')

30 min · Every 20–30 min · 04:30–23:00

💡 Buy ticket at KVB machine before boarding – cash or card. Neumarkt stop is a 5-min walk east to Hotel Chelsea along Ehrenstraße.

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KVB Tram Lines 3 and 4 €2.10 (single ticket)

Breslauer Platz/Heumarkt (Köln Hbf area) → Hotel Mado (stop: Breslauer Platz/Hbf)

5 min · Every 10 minutes · 05:00-00:30

💡 Hotel Mado is steps from Breslauer Platz tram stop. Buy a 24-hour ticket (€7.50) if planning more than 3 trips that day.

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S-Bahn S13 or S19 €3.20

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Messe/Deutz or Köln Hauptbahnhof

15 min · Every 20 minutes · 04:30-01:00

💡 Buy a ticket from the machine at platform 1 before boarding. Validate it with the blue stamp. Change to tram line 3 or 4 at Heumarkt for Hotel Mado (stop: Breslauer Platz/Hbf).

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Taxi from Cologne Bonn Airport €30

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Hotel Mado, Köln

30 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals; avoid unofficial drivers. For a fixed price, pre-book via Taxi Köln app.

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Airport Bus SB60 €5.50

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf

30 min · Every 30 minutes · 05:00-23:00

💡 This bus runs direct to the station, then it's a 5-minute walk to Hotel Mado. Less frequent on Sundays.

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Questions fréquemment posées

What are the best rooms at Hotel Boulevard?

Request rooms on higher floors (above 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's location on Hansaring, a busy street in the city centre, may experience some external noise. Additionally, rooms on the north side (facing the hotel's rear) tend to receive more natural light and have a better view of the surrounding buildings.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Boulevard?

Avoid rooms on lower floors (up to 3rd floor) as they may be noisier due to the proximity to the street and potential noise from the service entrance.

Is Hotel Boulevard noisy?

Guests may experience some street noise from Hansaring, a busy shopping street in the city centre, especially during peak hours.

Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Boulevard?

Rooms on the north side (facing the rear) offer a view of the surrounding buildings, while rooms on the south side (facing the street) provide a view of Hansaring.

What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Boulevard?

1. When checking in, ask the staff about the hotel's parking options, as there is limited parking available on-site and nearby street parking may be metered. 2. Request a room with a balcony for a quieter stay, as these rooms tend to have a more private and peaceful atmosphere.

What time is check-in at Hotel Boulevard?

Check-in at Hotel Boulevard is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hotel Boulevard have Wi-Fi?

free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Boulevard?

€2.20 per person per night, mandatory

Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Boulevard?

A döner kebab or falafel wrap from a takeaway is a solid budget lunch at €5-7.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Boulevard?

A single ticket (€3.10) covers buses, trams, and trains within the city. A 24-hour pass (€9.10 for one person, €14.40 for a small group) is best for multiple trips. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (S13) to the city — a single ticket from Cologne/Bonn airport to central station costs €3.10.

When is the best time to visit Köln?

June and September are ideal months to visit Köln, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F) and manageable crowds. These months offer the perfect balance of sunshine and cultural events, making it an excellent time to explore the city's historic sites and enjoy outdoor activities like river cruises.

Principales attractions à Köln

Römisch-Germanisches Museum Free

💡 Free entry on first Thursday of each month. Check the Roman harbour remains outside the museum—they're always accessible.

Roman-Germanic Museum (Römisch-Germanisches Museum) Free

💡 Free entry is limited to certain days—check the museum website for current free days (often first Thursday). Otherwise €9. Allow 1 hour.

Heinzelmännchenbrunnen Free

💡 Look for the tiny figures hidden in the details. Best visited late evening when the square is quiet and lit.

Museum Ludwig Free

💡 Hit the free Thursday evening slot – it's less crowded than Sunday and you can see the Pop Art collection properly. Check for temporary exhibitions that may have a fee.

Wallraf-Richartz Museum Free

💡 Free entry for under-18s. Free on first Thursday of the month after 5pm. Otherwise, €9 standard (or ask about the KölnTicket which covers multiple museums).

Historisches Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Alter Markt Free

💡 Go on a Saturday morning when the farmers' market is busiest – you can sample fresh produce for free. The Rathaus tower tour costs a few euros but the courtyard is free.

Rheinpark and Rheinwiesen Free

💡 The best free view of the cathedral is from the Deutzer Brücke footpath just before the park. Bring a blanket and buy a beer from a kiosk; locals gather here on sunny evenings.

Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) Free

💡 Go early at 8am to avoid crowds. The treasury (paid) has medieval relics worth seeing if you have time.

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