🇩🇪 Köln, Germany
Mauritius-Hotel
📍 8, An der Malzmühle, Köln, 50676
Photo: official website
Your stay — Mauritius-Hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mauritius-Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
For a quieter stay, request rooms on higher floors (3rd floor or above) to minimize street noise from An der Malzmühle. Avoid rooms near the lift, which is located on the ground floor.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor, especially near the lift, may be noisy due to guest traffic and potential noise from the service entrance.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on An der Malzmühle does not offer any notable views of the surrounding area. However, rooms with east-facing windows on the higher floors may receive some morning sunlight.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from An der Malzmühle, which is a relatively quiet street in Cologne, may be noticeable in lower-floor rooms. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to the nearby river may lead to some background noise from water traffic.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the Malzmühle River and take a short walk to the nearby Cologne Cathedral. Request a room with a hairdryer if you don't want to rely on a shared hair dryer in the hotel's public areas.
- 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 — Mauritius-Hotel
free (1.5 Mbps), paid (50 Mbps €10/day or €20/week); login with room number and surname
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on in-room tablets; no physical papers
16:00-00:00 (daily); early bag-drop 08:00-20:00; late check-out €20/hour up to 18:00
available 24/7; €5/day/bag
step-free access; wheelchair entries; no structural limitations
on-site parking €20/night; nearest public car park 'Köln Hauptbahnhof Parkhaus' €12/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.69 per night/person (Köln's tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Trinitatiskirche (162 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St. Maria im Kapitol (216 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Georg (266 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Maria Lyskirchen (330 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Neumarktgalerie — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Rheingarten — 879 m · ~11 min walk
Kölner Senfmuseum (b.a.W. geschlossen) — 328 m · ~4 min walk
Hänneschen-Theater — 629 m · ~8 min walk
Im Dau — 944 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 398 m · ~5 min walk
Augustiner-Apotheke — 451 m · ~6 min walk
Kölner Senfmuseum (Shop) — 331 m · ~4 min walk
Kartäuserhof — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers can exchange money at the airport or at a Deutsche Bank branch; be aware that airport exchange rates tend to be unfavourable.
Contactless payments are widely accepted in Köln, including at most cafes and shops; many locals use a combination of cash and mobile payments like Paydirekt or Klarna.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants and bars; for taxis, rounding up the fare is sufficient; hotel staff don't expect tips, but a small gesture is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a coffee for around €2 at a local café or bakery.
A currywurst or a falafel sandwich from a street food stall or a supermarket deli costs around €5-6.
A main course at a budget restaurant or a pub can cost between €10-15, including a drink.
The area around the Hauptbahnhof and the streets surrounding the Altstadt offer a variety of street food options.
Edeka and Rewe are common supermarket chains in the area.
You can find affordable high-street shopping options at the Schildergasse and Hohe Strasse shopping streets.
A single ticket for public transport costs €2.80; a day pass is available for €9; the airport express train (S-Bahn S13) from the airport to the Hauptbahnhof costs €12.50.
Buy a Köln Karte, a rechargeable public transport card, for convenient and cost-effective travel.Take advantage of happy hour deals at bars and cafes.Avoid eating at touristy restaurants and opt for a local Imbiss or a supermarket deli instead.
Good to know — Köln
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · 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 Mauritius-Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 398 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Augustiner-Apotheke — 451 m · ~6 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 are the best rooms at Mauritius-Hotel?
For a quieter stay, request rooms on higher floors (3rd floor or above) to minimize street noise from An der Malzmühle. Avoid rooms near the lift, which is located on the ground floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mauritius-Hotel?
Rooms on the ground floor, especially near the lift, may be noisy due to guest traffic and potential noise from the service entrance.
Is Mauritius-Hotel noisy?
Street noise from An der Malzmühle, which is a relatively quiet street in Cologne, may be noticeable in lower-floor rooms. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to the nearby river may lead to some background noise from water traffic.
Which rooms have the best views at Mauritius-Hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on An der Malzmühle does not offer any notable views of the surrounding area. However, rooms with east-facing windows on the higher floors may receive some morning sunlight.
What are insider tips for staying at Mauritius-Hotel?
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the Malzmühle River and take a short walk to the nearby Cologne Cathedral. Request a room with a hairdryer if you don't want to rely on a shared hair dryer in the hotel's public areas.
What time is check-in at Mauritius-Hotel?
Check-in at Mauritius-Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mauritius-Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free (1.5 Mbps), paid (50 Mbps €10/day or €20/week); login with room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mauritius-Hotel?
€3.69 per night/person (Köln's tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Mauritius-Hotel?
A currywurst or a falafel sandwich from a street food stall or a supermarket deli costs around €5-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mauritius-Hotel?
A single ticket for public transport costs €2.80; a day pass is available for €9; the airport express train (S-Bahn S13) from the airport to the Hauptbahnhof costs €12.50.
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.