🇩🇪 Köln, Germany
PhiLeRo Hotel Köln
📍 2, Bennoplatz, Köln, 51103
Your stay — PhiLeRo Hotel Köln
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Gurdwara: Sikh-Tempel Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib (47 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Islamisches Kulturzentrum Köln - Schiitische Gemeinde (275 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Al-Nur Moschee (318 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Mevlana-Moschee (566 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Köln Arcaden — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Bennoplatz — 88 m · ~1 min walk
Müllseum — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Halle Kalk — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
REWE - Spielplatz — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 409 m · ~5 min walk
Vital-Apotheke — 454 m · ~6 min walk
Bizim — 366 m · ~5 min walk
Fuldaer Straße — 569 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers can exchange currency at the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) airport, but rates are generally poor. It's recommended to exchange money at a local bank or a currency exchange office in the city centre for a better rate.
Credit and debit cards, including contactless and mobile payments, are widely accepted in 51103 Köln. You can also use cash machines (ATMs) to withdraw Euros with a debit or credit card.
Tipping in restaurants and bars is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but hotel staff may receive a small tip for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can be found at a café for around 2-3 EUR, but you can also grab a coffee at a street vendor or market for 1-2 EUR.
A budget lunch option is a Currywurst from a street vendor or a market stall for around 3-5 EUR. You can also find affordable options at local eateries and takeaways for 5-7 EUR.
A cheap dinner option is a hearty soup or a plate of Spätzle at a local restaurant for around 8-12 EUR.
The streets around the Cologne Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and the Alter Markt (old market) are popular areas for street food and cheap eats.
Aldi and Lidl are two budget supermarket chains commonly found in the 51103 area. You can also find smaller, local supermarkets and markets for fresh produce.
You can find affordable high-street shopping at the Schildergasse shopping street, which is a short walk from the city centre.
A day ticket on the Köln public transport system costs around 8-10 EUR. The cheapest way to get from the airport to the city centre is by taking the S-Bahn (suburban train) for around 2.60 EUR.
Buy a Köln Card, which grants you free public transport and discounts on attractions and restaurants.Consider purchasing a weekly or monthly ticket for public transport for frequent users.Eat at local markets or street vendors for a cheaper 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 PhiLeRo Hotel Köln
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 409 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Vital-Apotheke — 454 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 time is check-in at PhiLeRo Hotel Köln?
Check-in at PhiLeRo Hotel Köln is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near PhiLeRo Hotel Köln?
A budget lunch option is a Currywurst from a street vendor or a market stall for around 3-5 EUR. You can also find affordable options at local eateries and takeaways for 5-7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from PhiLeRo Hotel Köln?
A day ticket on the Köln public transport system costs around 8-10 EUR. The cheapest way to get from the airport to the city centre is by taking the S-Bahn (suburban train) for around 2.60 EUR.
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.