🇩🇪 Köln, Germany
AMERON Hotel Regent
📍 15, Melatengürtel, Köln, 50933
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Your stay — AMERON Hotel Regent
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Dreifaltigkeitskirche (194 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Freie evangelische Gemeinde Köln-Lindenthal (705 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Mor Petrus u. Mor Paulus - Syrisch-Orthodoxe Kirche (749 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Joseph (822 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lortzingplatz — 933 m · ~12 min walk
Karnevalsmuseum — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Kölner Künstler Theater — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Spielplatz Lortzingplatz — 982 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 30 m · ~1 min walk
Alpha-Apotheke — 757 m · ~9 min walk
Köln-Ehrenfeld — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at the Cologne/Bonn Airport or in the city centre at banks, post offices, or currency exchange offices. Be aware that rates may be less favourable at the airport or tourist bureaux, so it's a good idea to have some euros with you when you arrive. You can also use ATMs, which are widely available.
Credit and debit cards, including contactless payments, are widely accepted in Köln. Mobile payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted at many merchants.
Tipping in Germany is generally less common than in other countries, but it's still appreciated for good service. Aim to tip around 5-10% in restaurants and bars, and round up the fare to the nearest euro when taking a taxi.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a typical cheap coffee for around €2-€3 at a local café or bakery.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a currywurst from a street food stall or a kebab shop, which will cost around €5-€6.
A typical affordable dinner option is a schnitzel or pasta dish at a mid-range restaurant, which will cost around €12-€15 for a main course.
The streets around the Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and the area around the Cologne Cathedral offer a variety of street food options, including kebabs, falafel, and currywurst.
Aldi and Lidl are budget supermarket chains with locations in the vicinity of the 50933 area.
You can find affordable high-street fashion at H&M, C&A, and other similar stores in the city centre.
A day ticket for public transport in the Rhine-Ruhr region costs around €7. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will cost around €35-€40, but you can also take the S-Bahn (suburban train) for around €2.60.
Consider purchasing a Köln Card, which grants free entry to many attractions and public transport.Walk or bike whenever possible, as Köln is a compact city.Eat at local markets or street food stalls for a more affordable and authentic dining experience.
Good to know — Köln
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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 AMERON Hotel Regent
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 30 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Alpha-Apotheke — 757 m · ~9 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at AMERON Hotel Regent?
Check-in at AMERON Hotel Regent is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near AMERON Hotel Regent?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a currywurst from a street food stall or a kebab shop, which will cost around €5-€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from AMERON Hotel Regent?
A day ticket for public transport in the Rhine-Ruhr region costs around €7. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will cost around €35-€40, but you can also take the S-Bahn (suburban train) for around €2.60.
Top Attractions in Köln
💡 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.