🇩🇪 Köln, Germany
Hotel Regina
📍 273, Vogelsanger Straße, Köln, 50825
Your stay — Hotel Regina
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Alevitische Gemeinde Deutschland (Cemevi) (549 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Clarenbachkirche (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: VIKZ-Zentralmoschee (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Köln-West (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Helmholtzplatz — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Karnevalsmuseum — 295 m · ~4 min walk
Kölner Künstler Theater — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Spielplatz Helmholtzplatz — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 912 m · ~11 min walk
Pauli-Apotheke — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Köln-Müngersdorf/Technologiepark — 799 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travelers can exchange money at the airport or in the city center at banks or exchange offices. Be aware that rates may be less favorable at the airport, so it's a good idea to exchange some cash at a bank before arriving or use an ATM to withdraw euros.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Köln, including contactless payments. Mobile payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also widely accepted.
Tipping in Germany is generally less common than in other countries. For restaurants and bars, rounding up to the nearest euro or leaving 1-2 euros per drink is sufficient. For taxi drivers, rounding up to the nearest euro or leaving 1-2 euros is also sufficient. Hotel staff does not typically expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical affordable coffee can be found at a bakery or café for around €1-2.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a currywurst from a street food stall or a food truck for around €3-5.
A hearty and affordable dinner can be found at a traditional German restaurant for around €10-15 for a main course.
The area around the main train station and the Dom area have a variety of street food options, including currywurst stands and food trucks.
Aldi and Rewe are two popular budget supermarket chains with locations throughout the area.
The Schildergasse shopping street has a range of affordable high-street and second-hand clothing stores.
A single ticket for public transportation costs around €2.50, but a day pass (Köln-Tarif) can be purchased for around €7.50. The cheapest way to get from the airport is to take bus 766 to the main train station for around €2.50.
Buy a Köln-Tarif day pass for unlimited public transportationTake advantage of happy hour at bars and restaurants for discounted drinks and foodShop at local markets for fresh produce and second-hand items
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 Regina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 912 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Pauli-Apotheke — 1.1 km · ~14 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 Hotel Regina?
Check-in at Hotel Regina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Regina?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a currywurst from a street food stall or a food truck for around €3-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Regina?
A single ticket for public transportation costs around €2.50, but a day pass (Köln-Tarif) can be purchased for around €7.50. The cheapest way to get from the airport is to take bus 766 to the main train station for around €2.50.
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.