Your stay — Hotel 1147
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The Property — Hotel 1147
Hotel 1147 is a straightforward, clean three-star on a quiet side street in Köln’s Neustadt-Süd, a ten-minute walk from the Altstadt. The lobby is compact and unpretentious, with a check-in desk, a small breakfast room, and a lift that works. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base without frills—think a good night’s sleep rather than a design statement.
Köln 연대기
Founded by the Romans in 50 AD as Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, Köln grew into a major medieval trade hub on the Rhine. Its skyline is dominated by the Kölner Dom, a Gothic cathedral begun in 1248 and completed in 1880, which survived WWII bombing largely intact. The city was heavily rebuilt after the war, leading to a mix of reconstructed historic buildings and pragmatic 1950s architecture. Today, Köln is known for its open, liberal culture, a thriving arts scene, and its role as a media and trade fair centre in western Germany. It’s also fiercely proud of its local dialect, Kölsch beer, and carnival traditions.
Best Time to Visit
Köln 완전 가이드 →Best months
May and September offer mild weather (17–22°C) with long daylight hours and fewer tourists than summer peak. June is also good but can be busy.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak summer, with daytime highs around 24°C and the city packed for the Cologne Summer Festival and general holiday travel. Hotel prices, including at three-star properties like Hotel 1147, typically rise 20–40% above shoulder-season rates. The Cologne Pride (CSD) in early July also drives demand.
Budget shoulder season
October and late April are ideal shoulder months: cooler (10–15°C) but still pleasant, with lower rates and thinner crowds. November is quieter but grey and colder.
Weather & packing
Cologne’s climate is maritime-influenced, so rain can arrive without warning even in July—expect a shower maybe once every three days. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes; leave the umbrella at home if it’s windy.
Live City Briefing — Köln
- The U-Bahn line 5 is undergoing weekend closures between Neumarkt and Barbarossaplatz until late July; check replacement bus services if using public transport from Hotel 1147 (which is near Zülpicher Platz).
- The Cologne Summer Festival runs from late June to mid-July, with open-air concerts at the Tanzbrunnen and other venues, often causing traffic and crowd increases around the city centre.
- A new pedestrian zone on the Alter Markt, enlarged in 2025, now offers more café seating and better access to the Dom, but watch for ongoing construction work on nearby streets until autumn 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel 1147, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the rear courtyard (away from Aachener Straße). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side means less traffic rumble from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing Aachener Straße — you'll get direct street noise from trams and cars, plus potential noise from the lobby or restaurant. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can be noisy due to mechanical sounds.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear courtyard offer a quiet outlook with minimal street view. If you want a city glimpse, request a high floor (4th) facing Aachener Straße — you'll see the road and some rooflines, but expect traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — above street activity but not high enough to be affected by roof-level mechanicals or wind noise. These floors also have less foot traffic from staff or guests.
🔊 Noise notes
Aachener Straße is a major arterial road with tram lines and steady traffic from early morning to late evening. The hotel's proximity to the road means rooms on that side will hear buses, trams, and cars. There may also be noise from the ground-floor restaurant/bar until around 11pm on weeknights, later on Fridays and Saturdays.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ring ahead — the hotel may have limited off-street parking; otherwise, use the public car park a block away on Horbeller Straße. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side during booking, and confirm at check-in — this is a standard 3-star property, so they can usually accommodate if you ask directly, but don't expect upgrades.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel 1147
Free for all guests; speed is about 30 Mbps down. No login – just select the network and accept terms once each day
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers or digital newsstand; only free satellite TV in rooms. Building is a converted 1960s office block, so no historic quirks
Check-in from 15:00; you can drop bags from 08:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €20; after 14:00 you pay for another night
Free; left behind the front desk with a numbered tag, accessible during front desk hours (07:00–23:00)
Step-free via a ramp at the side entrance (ring bell for assistance); lift fits a standard wheelchair. No accessible bathrooms in rooms, only a grab bar in one ground-floor toilet
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Aachener Straße, 200 metres away, €14 per night (24h). No EV charging on property
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night; applies to leisure stays only, not business
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; at check-in they place a €50 hold on your card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Marienkirche (393 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Evangelische Kirche Weiden (443 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Heilig Geist (800 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: St. Severin (839 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Rhein-Center Köln-Weiden — 648 m · ~8 min walk
Vogelsanger Platz — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Römergrab — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Spielplatz an der Ostlandstraße — 858 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Goethe-Apotheke — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Orchidee Persische Spezialitäten & GLS Paketshop — 543 m · ~7 min walk
Lövenich — 287 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks which give poor rates and high fees.
Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere, including supermarkets, restaurants, and taxis; mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) works fine.
Round up or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest euro; hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or kiosk: about €2-2.50.
Döner kebab or a sandwich from a bakery: around €5-7.
Main course at a casual Italian or Turkish restaurant: €10-15.
Döner and pizza stands are common near tram stops and the main square; the area around the main station has several cheap-eats options.
Aldi, Lidl, and Rewe are the main budget supermarkets in this area.
C&A and H&M are typical affordable high-street chains; for second-hand, visit flea markets in nearby districts.
Buy a single ticket (€3) or a day pass (€8.80) for trams and buses; from the airport, use the S-Bahn (€3 one-way) not the taxi.
Always carry a reusable bag for shopping (bags cost €0.10-0.50); eat at bakeries for cheap breakfast; buy a Kölner Tageskarte if making more than 2 trips.
Good to know — Köln
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
KölnFor 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
Book a table →💡 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 1147
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 259 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Goethe-Apotheke — 230 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) – Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) → Köln Hauptbahnhof + Tram 5
💡 From Hbf, take tram 5 (direction Butzweilerhof) 2 stops to 'Ebertplatz' – hotel is a 2-min walk north. Single ticket covers both legs.
Neumarkt (lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9) → Hotel Chelsea (stop: 'Ebertplatz' – tram 5 only)
💡 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.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Hbf (main train station)
💡 Buy a Kurzstrecke ticket if only going to the city centre (zone 1b).
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz stop) → Severinstraße (direct stop at hotel)
💡 This bus runs along the Ring — quicker than tram if traffic is light but avoid peak hours.
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz/Hauptbahnhof stop) → Severinstraße (stop on Severinstraße, 5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Tickets are validated on platform — stamp before boarding. Day pass saves money if taking multiple trips.
Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) – Arrivals → Hotel Chelsea, Jülicher Straße 1–7
💡 Fixed fare to city centre? Ask driver for 'Festpreis Köln Innenstadt' – usually 30–35 €. No extra charge for luggage.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Accent Severin Hotel, Severinstraße 199
💡 Use the mytaxi app for a fixed quote. Avoid unofficial drivers in arrivals hall.
Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) Terminal 1 → Hotel Chelsea (direct stop: 'Neumarkt')
💡 Buy ticket at KVB machine before boarding – cash or card. Neumarkt stop is a 5-min walk east to Hotel Chelsea along Ehrenstraße.
Breslauer Platz/Heumarkt (Köln Hbf area) → Hotel Mado (stop: Breslauer Platz/Hbf)
💡 Hotel Mado is steps from Breslauer Platz tram stop. Buy a 24-hour ticket (€7.50) if planning more than 3 trips that day.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Messe/Deutz or Köln Hauptbahnhof
💡 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).
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Hotel Mado, Köln
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals; avoid unofficial drivers. For a fixed price, pre-book via Taxi Köln app.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
💡 This bus runs direct to the station, then it's a 5-minute walk to Hotel Mado. Less frequent on Sundays.
Köln 소개
Wikipedia ↗
Cologne ( kə-LOHN; German: Köln [kœln] ; Kölsch: Kölle [ˈkœ̂lə] ) is the fourth-most populous city of Germany and the largest city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia with nearly 1.1 million inhabitants in the city proper and over 3.1 million people in the Cologne Bonn urban region. Colog...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel 1147?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the rear courtyard (away from Aachener Straße). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side means less traffic rumble from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel 1147?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing Aachener Straße — you'll get direct street noise from trams and cars, plus potential noise from the lobby or restaurant. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can be noisy due to mechanical sounds.
Is Hotel 1147 noisy?
Aachener Straße is a major arterial road with tram lines and steady traffic from early morning to late evening. The hotel's proximity to the road means rooms on that side will hear buses, trams, and cars. There may also be noise from the ground-floor restaurant/bar until around 11pm on weeknights, later on Fridays and Saturdays.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel 1147?
Rooms facing the rear courtyard offer a quiet outlook with minimal street view. If you want a city glimpse, request a high floor (4th) facing Aachener Straße — you'll see the road and some rooflines, but expect traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel 1147?
1. If arriving by car, ring ahead — the hotel may have limited off-street parking; otherwise, use the public car park a block away on Horbeller Straße. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side during booking, and confirm at check-in — this is a standard 3-star property, so they can usually accommodate if you ask directly, but don't expect upgrades.
What time is check-in at Hotel 1147?
Check-in at Hotel 1147 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel 1147 have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed is about 30 Mbps down. No login – just select the network and accept terms once each day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel 1147?
€2.00 per person per night; applies to leisure stays only, not business
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel 1147?
Döner kebab or a sandwich from a bakery: around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel 1147?
Buy a single ticket (€3) or a day pass (€8.80) for trams and buses; from the airport, use the S-Bahn (€3 one-way) not the taxi.
When is the best time to visit Köln?
May and September offer mild weather (17–22°C) with long daylight hours and fewer tourists than summer peak. June is also good but can be busy.
Köln 주요 관광지
💡 Free entry on first Thursday of each month. Check the Roman harbour remains outside the museum—they're always accessible.
💡 Free entry is limited to certain days—check the museum website for current free days (often first Thursday). Otherwise €9. Allow 1 hour.
💡 Look for the tiny figures hidden in the details. Best visited late evening when the square is quiet and lit.
💡 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.
💡 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).
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 Go early at 8am to avoid crowds. The treasury (paid) has medieval relics worth seeing if you have time.