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Buchholz Downtown Hotel

Cologne / Bonn · Germany

Kunibertsgasse, 5View location

8.6/10Excellent274 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.4/108.4
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Value6.0/106.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Buchholz Downtown Hotel

A Hearty Welcome to the Buchholz Downtown HotelHotel Buchholz with its attractive Victorian facade is one of Cologne's most charming 'town house' hotels in the Kunibertsviertel.

The hotel provides a quiet retreat away from the urban rush, situated in a small street just minutes from the city centre and a short walk from the River Rhine.

The Buchholz family run and manage this affordable accommodation, and together with their friendly and courteous English - speaking staff ensure a hearty and warm welcome is given to all guests on their arrival.

Whether your visit to Cologne is for business or pleasure, our central but quiet location is an excellent base for visiting the exhibition halls, various museums, our famous cathedral and other places of interest.

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Just a short walk from the hotel along the River Rhine embankment is 'Old Cologne' with its many bars and restaurants. We also provide a service where bookings for restaurants, tickets for shows, etc. can be made in advance.

With a stay at Buchholz Downtown Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cologne, within a 5-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Phantasialand and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Cologne Trade Fair Grounds.

Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-in.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 11:00 AM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
    • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day
    • Housekeeping fee: EUR 29 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

Nearby attractions

Rhine 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Musical Dome 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cologne Cathedral 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Hohenzollern Bridge 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Eigelstein Torburg 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hohe Strasse 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cologne Philharmonic 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Foto-Museum Agfa Foto-Historama 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Museum Ludwig 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Romano-Germanic Museum 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Church of St. Ursula 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Wallraf Square 1 km / 0.6 mi
Old Market 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pixie Fountain 1 km / 0.6 mi
City Hall 1 km / 0.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 1890
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2019
  • Single rooms: 5
  • Twin rooms: 2
  • Double rooms: 7
  • Triple rooms: 2
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
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  • Airport
  • Harbour
  • Golf course
  • Entertainment Area
  • Key Collection
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Clothes dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Breakfast room
  • Secretarial service
  • TV lounge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 20 m²DBL.ST
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 18 m²SGL.ST
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    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

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    • Wi-fi

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • DOUBLE TWO BEDSDOUBLE • TWO BEDSDBL.2B

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Buchholz Downtown Hotel

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 26 m²TPL.ST
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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Buchholz Downtown Hotel

8.6
Excellent
274 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Value
6.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
Michael
The Staff continues the great hospitality that is expected.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Matthew
Parking wasn’t as easy as I had thought it would be. We were able to park on curb for free Sunday but were told we might get a ticket on Monday. We didn’t.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2025
Armen
Good staff kind people good breakfast only no refrigerator and showers door can’t close
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Dec 2024
Kristen
I stayed at Bucholz Downtown Hotel during my recent visit to Cologne for the Christmas Markets. The hotel is very conveniently located near the HBF and near the walking path along the river. The hotel breakfast was very nice...not extensive but a nice way to start you day and served by a friendly staff. The hotel is older and a bit dated but clean with good mechanicals. I am a solo female traveler...the street was a bit dark for me at night when walking alone. Also, the hotel desk is not staffed overnight. I would recommend this hotel but I do not think it is appropriate for older, solo female travelers. Enjoy and safe travels!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Great location for Christmas market visit

Very convenient location, one block from the river, a 10-13 minute walk to the train station, the cathedral and art museum. There were 4-5 Christmas markets within walking distance of the hotel.

The breakfast was served in a beautifully decorated breakfast room. It was a typical German breakfast, a substantial continental breakfast.

The bathroom was very clean and had a large and excellent shower with plenty of hard water. The bed was comfortable although might be hard for some.

There is free wifi but it wasn’t always a good signal. It is a small hotel and, although there is an elevator, most of the rooms require going up or down about 10 steps. Room 20 and 16 (I believe) are on the same floor as the elevator.
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2024
Mark

About as central as you get in Cologne

Lovely hotel very central to Cologne, about 10m walk to train station. Room large, clean but no kettle or iron. Arrived late so had to get key from lockbox which was not easy as it was dark
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Asgar
Very nice service, clean and well made rooms, great breakfast!
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2024
Michael
The Staff was outstanding!
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2024
Michael
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6/10
Pleasant
13 Jan 2024
Rajkumar

Poor accessibility

Small room, small bathroom and poor accessibility - very small elevator that can exactly accommodate 2 people or 1 person with suitcases
Good location, walking distance to Hauptbanhoff and the cathedral
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
Edmond
great hotel with good breakfast and very close to train and museums
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2023
Marcela
The only thing I didn’t like was the wifi, it was very poor. If you need wifi it is a problem besides that everything was great!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2023
Tracey

Highly recommend

Very friendly staff. Small boutique hotel, but i stay here everytime I go to Cologne. IRS clean, tidy and walking distance to train, river and mall.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Oct 2022
JAIME
Great location, 5 minutes walk from train station and couple of dining options around. Needs some maintenance however.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2022
Dayana
This is a family owed hotel and for that reason my parents and me enjoyed our stay so much. Friendly staff, great breakfast and even a doggie that you can pet if you want. The owner is an older lady and she was the one that took care of us during breakfast. She was amazing.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2022
Sheng Keat

Clean, super comfortable hotel with a small lift.

The hotel owner's mom (a Welsh) is very nice and generous offering us complimentary coffee upon arrival while waiting for our room.

Hotel is conveniently located at city's main attractions, especially the Cologne Cathedral. All within walking distance. Room is very spacious and breakfast superb. Highly recommended. If i come again, I will choose this same hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2022
Douglas
This is a quiet hotel quite close to the main train station and the cathedral.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
06 Jun 2022
Wayne
Very poor service, could not even get soap, toilet paper, and other neccesities! VERY POOR!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2022
Jennifer
We stayed one night but wished we had booked it for two. Easy check in, pretty and spacious room, and wonderful breakfast. First class experience.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jun 2022
Verified traveler

Location good

Good location few mins walk from station - family room, as expected, bathroom tiny, shower very small and would be a struggle for anyone large, sink in room as bathroom too small, lots of hot water. Quiet hotel but no sound proofing and dark curtains would be better than white as room bright as soon as sun up. But, very clean and a good base for a visit.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2020
John
Location was great, close to the main train station.
Breakfast was included and had a large selection of quality ingredients and also the option for freshly prepared eggs.
Relaxing music was always playing in the reception and the staff were very helpful.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Older property but updated. Friendly and helpful staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2019
Kent

Great

Very nice little hotel real easy and close to main station friendly pleasant staff excellent breakfast nice stay.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Aug 2019
JordynS
If you choose to stay at this hotel you’re getting the bare minimum. The location wasn’t too far from the old town which was the only perk. It was clean but there was no AC and the concierge was no help with information regarding the city. The continental breakfast was very subpar.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2019
Jeffrey

Great Stay

This hotel has the nicest, most helpful staff, and is located in a quiet neighborhood that is very conveniently located close to everything in Koln. It was clean and well managed, highly recommend staying here!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2019
SarahB
Quiet location close to the station; a first-rate breakfast, and a comfortable clean room and bathroom. The staff are kind, helpful and really nice.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2018
Stephen

Cologne visit

Really lovely hotel. Very cosy & quiet in excellent location. Rooms really nice, staff extremely friendly & helpful.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2018
Paul
We booked this hotel for a trip to the Christmas markets. It's nice and centrally located, but in a quiet area. Short walk to the train station and Dom. Our room was lovely, spacious and clean. Breakfast was plentiful, staff were friendly and spoke excellent English. We'd happily stay here again should we ever return to Cologne.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
The staff were excellent and we had a great time. Superb location and a delicious breakfast, also. Would recommend.
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2018
lewis

Close to Hbf

Good hotel
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2018
Catherine

Cologne Buchholz hotel.

The hotel is in a very central location but I arrived in the dark so got a taxi even though it was a short walk. As I was arriving late they put my key in a safe outside and gave me the code but I needed glasses to do this as the pad is small and my eyesight is not so good. Brilliant breakfasts with so much choice and a very attendant waitress. My room was at the front of the hotel next to the neon sign. The curtains were light so I was kept awake by the light then woken up by construction work. That is not the hotels fault. The room was very comfortable with an en suite. Great wifi. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2018
Brian

Excellent

Very clean room, nice breakfast, pleasant staff. Very quiet, no noise at night. Strong wifi signal in room. Highly recomended
Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2018
Alyssa

Couple checking out the Cathedral

Really close to the Cathedral. They have an elevator!! Amazing breakfast. Only issue was no air-con if that is a priority for your booking... but they had a fan. Room was on the smaller side. Different wifi for each floor level was helpful
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
Excellent hotel , lovely staff, lovely breakfast, room very clean and comfortable, excellent location
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2018
Colleen

Nice little place walking distance from train

Nice place, people were friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. I still do not understand the European \"double bed\" is where they shove two singles together and cover it all with one sheet, but the bed(s) were comfortable. Breakfast was good. This was close to everything. I recommend this hotel to someone looking for a nice place.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2017
Jud

Everything you could ask for..

Lovely welcome at the hotel with a free Gleuwein on arrival. Staff very knowledgeable about Cologne, the surrounding areas and what's happening during our stay.

The room was lovely, main bedroom, lounge and bathroom. The room (as well as the rest of the hotel ) was very clean and well furnished. The only downside was that their wasn't a kettle in our room, but this was made up by the always full bowl of biscuits and fruit at the entrance and the buffet style continental breakfast which you could really fill your boots in.

The hotel is tucked just off a main road and the banks of the Rhine, is 10 minutes walk from the train station, the centre of Cologne and a large sway of the Xmas Markets.

If you like to exercise their is also a nice 5km run or walk along the banks of the Rhine, that offers some lovely views of the Cathedral and the Old Town.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2017
Verified traveler
We had a very nice stay in this lovely hotel. The location is excellent,being a few minutes walk from the Dom,and walking distance to at least 5 of tge 7 markets. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2017
Philip

Convenient and Clean Hotel

The hotel is located on a quiet street with an easy 5 minute walk to the main train station and cathedral, making it an ideal location for getting to and from, but not being noisy.

The room was a good size, clean and with suitable facilities and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom has a shower and no bath, with the sink in the main room rather than in the bathroom.

The room was pleasant and comfortable, although not the most luxorious, but it represented good value for money and I would definitely stay there again.

We visited in order to go to the Christmas markets, and it was an excellent location for that.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2016
Verified traveler

Lovely stay at Buchholz Downtown Hotel.

We are a family of three adults and we really enjoyed our stay at the Buchholz Downtown Hotel. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was great and the breakfast ladies were really helpful and sweet. Room for three was spacious and very clean. All attractions eg. Dome and art museums and theatre are within a short walking distance as is the main train station. The fabulous Christmas markets were also all within a short walking distance. I highly recommend this hotel and would surly stay there again if I re visit Cologne.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2016
Rosemarie

Close to station and cathedral, yet really quiet

I only stayed at this hotel for one night, but I would definitely stay there again. Everybody who worked at the hotel and I spoke to was really friendly and helpful. The hotel was really close to the river, station and cathedral, yet really quiet. For a light sleeper this was a definite bonus. It was also a safe area for a single woman to walk around.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2016
Marilyn

Wonderful hotel

A short walk from the railway station, this hotel was a delight. Our room was clean and fresh with a lounge area as well as a generous sized bedroom and very modern bathroom. A pleasure to saty at.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2016
Judith
Lovely hotel close to the station, river and the city.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2016
Claire Anne

Great value

Comfortable,quaint place. Fantastic continental breakfast. Very pleasant and helpful host. Only problem was the church bells waking us at 7am
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2016
Thomas

Quiet hotel near Dom and Hauptbahnhof

This is a quiet friendly hotel near the Hauptbahnhof. The staff was helpful. Breakfast buffet was excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2016
Sepp
From the moment we arrived everyone was very friendly and helpful. It is a Sam boutique type hotel, which is the type we love. We highly recommend!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2016
Verified traveler
We had a great stay at the Buchholz Hotel! Not only was the hotel clean and well-kept, the staff went above and beyond in accommodating our needs (printing boarding passes/directions/calling cab service). The owners (Sascha and Carol) were quite pleasant and personable. The breakfast was, by far, fabulous! The food was fresh and plentiful. We felt very safe and secure at the Buchholz Hotel and would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Cologne!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2016
Macario

Great and amazing budget hotel in Cologne

Fast checkin
The hotel manager /owner was very helpful and friendly.
Great breakfast
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2016
Andrew
One night stopover. Easy to find the hotel, 5 minutes walk from rail station. Be aware if you arrive late, reception closes at 9PM but I was contacted in advance to be told that keys would be left in a secure location and the code to access them.
Room was fine, bigger than the single I had booked. Bathroom very small but everything was in good condition and worked well.
Breakfast fine an varied.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2016
Ellen

fantastic

I cannot fault the Buchholz Downtown Hotel, staff were really friendly and extremely helpful. The hotel room had a lovely Boutique feel, loads of room and the bed was really comfortable.

The breakfast was amazing, loads of choice for a continental breakfast ans really good quality produce! again, dining room staff really friendly and attentive!

brilliant for heading into town, 5 min walk from the city centre and the Cathedral and central station and a road away from the river.

lovely hotel, would highly recommend!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2015
keith

Nice hotel close to centre

Hotel about 10min walk from railway station and very near city centre again within walking distance staff very helpful & friendly hotel located in a quiet area but also near eating places would not hesitate do use again
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Gem in Cologne

Excellent hotel ,perfect location,real gem in Cologne.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2015
Michael

Quiet, friendly, close to everything

This hotel ticked all the right boxes for me. It's a 10 min walk to the main train station and the amazing Cathedral (Gothic at it's finest). 2 min walk to the river. Very quiet location. Always felt safe at night. Staff friendly and happy to offer advice on sights to see/things to do. Breakfast was excellent, room always perfectly clean. Bathroom small, but ok, and very clean. Wi-fi fast and stable. 15 min walk to good pubs and restaurants. Definitely recommend and would return if in Cologne again.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2015
Monica

Lovely nice hotel Will definitely come back!

The hotel was great: Staff, breakfast, room, service, cleanliness, everything was up to high standards. The staff was extremely friendly, specially Celia, the lady who was in charge of the kitchen (food was delicious!). I highly recommend the hotel for anyone visiting Cologne and wants to stay near the city centre. I enjoyed my stay very much thanks to the hotel!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2015
Mark

Nice Hotel

Very nice for a 3 star hotel, staff are friendly too. Would definitely stay again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Nice hotel close to the centre

This hotel is close to the station and Dom and yet out of the hustle and bustle of the city. This ensured that we had a relaxing time when we were at the hotel and sound sleep in the night.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2014
Rose

Excellent hotel

Hotel excellent - close to city centre and the river . Easy to find - the breakfasts were outstanding . We will definitely go there again .
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2014
Kurt

Nice rooms with first rate breakfast

Just there for 2 nights while headed for the Mosel valley. Not sure that there is much more to do in koln after the cathedral, since we really don't like that kind of shopping. The Bucholz made the stop over quite enjoyable.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Very nice, small, private hotel in good location

I've stayed in other hotels in Cologne that were close to trains. This one is very close to the main station but is in a quiet neighborhood that is near the river (great for my morning runs). Private owner, very nice rooms, very nice morning breakfast (included), very nice staff, free wi-fi. Unless I had a reason to work on the other side of Cologne-- I would definitely stay here again.
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2014
Lisa

Just an okay hotel in Cologne

We had a little trouble finding the hotel but once we did, it was in an okay location. There were not restaurants real near but it was fairly close to the main square with the Cathedral. The breakfast was disappointing and not what we have been used to in Germany. The bathroom was super tiny even by European standards. Nothing terrible about the hotel, just nothing that would make me want to return to it.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Excellent location

Staff was helpful, breakfast was good, and location is excellent. Only a 7 to 10 minute walk to Cologne Cathedral and main train station.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2014
Ed

Great hotel, great location

Great hotel with nice, clean rooms in the heart of Cologne. Room was quiet since hotel is located in a very quiet street. Yet, we were at a walking distance of the main attractions of the city. Breakfast was good and filling. I highly recommend this hotel.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2014
Anna Finn

Close to Cologne Cathedral

Three of us stayed and we were really happy with the service provided.
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2014
Verified traveler

Good Location.

The Hotel is very close to the Central Station. My room was clean, but a bit small. The bathroom was small.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2014
Debbie

Excellent location

The hotel has a warm, welcoming facade on an otherwise dark street, which is one street back from the river.
The room was comfy and warm, the only downside was that there was a big step almost as soon as you stepped into the room. Oddly it looked like an rsj that had been carpeted (the rest of the room was wooden floor) we soon got used to stepping over it though..
The bathroom was lovely and clean, and the towels and bed linen were good quality.
Breakfast was delicious, loads to choose from, not hot buffet, but lots of different meats, cheeses, even smoked salmon, as well as fruit, cakes, bread, cereals, plentiful fruit juices and lovely tea and coffee.
Staff were very helpful and friendly and I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone. I would also choose when we return to Cologne.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2013
Verified traveler

Great family hotel clsoe to Bahnhopf.

We founn this to be an excellent choice for our stay in Koln. A family run hotel close to all the sights and the train station too. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious, well servieced and very quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2013
Robert

Highly recommend the Buchholz...

The Buchholz is a great choice to stay if you wish to be close to major attractions in Cologne and the train station. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station. The staff are very friendly, attentive, and speak English/German. The included breakfast has a variety of foods from cereal/fruit/yogurt to German meats and more. Wi-Fi works well on the main floor and not so much on the top floors. The rooms are small compared to US hotel rooms but they're very functional and designed for sleeping/showering vs. spending a lot of time in the room. The rooms don't have AC from what I can tell and the heat is radiator. Again makes sense as this is an old building. The elevator again is small by US standards but functional for 1 person/luggage or just 2 people. But it all works nicely. I would highly recommend the Buchholz to anyone - you won't be disappointed.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2013
Mike

Good hotel in Cologne

Had a good 2-night stay at this hotel. In a quiet part of the city, about a 10-minute walk from the train station and the Cologne Cathedral. Nice room (quiet); very friendly and helpful staff; excellent breakfast. Had an issue with a loose shower fixture, but it was fixed right away after pointing it out to the front desk. Highly recommended.
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2013
zeevp

Very nice but no air conditioniong

Very nice, clean. Noise fromt he street. Friendly manager. No need to pay for parking car outside sicne getting a ticket is very unlikely. No air conditioning - can be a problem on the hot summer days. Clean
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2013
Peter

Convenient hotel with a comfy character

The hotel is in a quiet street within an easy walk to the main station, Dom and corner restaurants. It is also close to the river. The building is 150 years old and thi effects the shape of the rooms etc however the corridors are short and the breakfast room full of character. It's being in a large home rather than a generic 5 star hotel. Room 16 has a little lounge/ work desk and a long narrow bathroom. In general I would prefer it to a chain hotel.
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2013
ISP

Buchholz

Great location, helpful staff, quite fast wi-fi internet, absolutely awesome breakfast with a big choice of sausages, vegetables, pickles, fruits, breads, you name it.
4/10
Poor
03 Feb 2013
Verified traveler

it's have to be Two star hotel and not Three star.

room is a very small , charge so much for what its given at least they can change the old TV to LCD .
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2013
chris
Excellent experience. Breakfast, service, location, condition. Close to but not in the middle of center city. Convenient to train station, Dom, central city shopping area.
A boutique hotel family run. Due to layout, as in all such older small building hotels, the elevator is small and does not stop at every floor because some are half stops. But it is absolutely no problem. Showers were hot and water pressure good. In room telephone did not work. The management attempted a solution for a business conference call.
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2012
Verified traveler

Good location, but...

Great location! Right near the Dome & train station, but even NON smoking rooms smell like smoke!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2012
Dave E

A real find in Cologne!

This was my fifth trip to Cologne for the biannual Photokina trade show. I've stayed at a different hotel each time, because I never found one I'd care to go back to. The search is over now, the Hotel Buchholz will be my permanent base of operations anytime I'm in Cologne. The owners and staff are very pleasant, really seem to care that their guests have a good stay. The free breakfast every morning is excellent, with eggs to order, an array of cold cuts, choice of several breads to toast, a half-dozen juices, cereals and fruit. An excellent start to the day and no running around to find a restaurant to provide it. The hauptbahnhof (main train station) is just a 5 minute or less walk away, and the shops and restaurants just a few minutes on the other side. The WiFi/internet is fine most times, although it did slow badly when all the press staying at the hotel got back after their evening dinner meetings and started uploading things. That was the one drawback, but I managed to work through it, and otherwise, I couldn't have been happier. I'll definitely be back!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2012
David

Just what we needed

Friendly and helpful staff, conveniently located very near the Cathedral.
Super breakfast, reasonably easy parking.
No fault of the hotel but a downside was extremely loud local clocks and church bells.
We'd certainly stay there again but bring earplugs!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2012
KB

Home away from home

This hotel was very well located, about an easy10 mins walk to the Dom Catherdral , shopping and restuarants. The room was very comfortable. Breakfast was fabulous & lots of it. The staff were very attentive and made us feel right at home. This would be the perfect place to stay if you travelled to Cologne for business regularly.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2012
VJ

Recommended for train travellers

Great location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast and free wireless Internet. Downside was that the carpet in the room was tired and shower was a bit odd, in a slippery and narrow bath, jets small and fierce.
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2012
Barry

Hotel Buchholtz, Cologne

A very convenient hotel in centre of Cologne and close to the main train station (Haupt Bahnhof) but being in a quiet back street meant a peaceful night's sleep. Friendly staff with Anglo-German background so language no issue. Very comfortable, spacious room with good facilities - we had separate bedroom and sitting area (not specially requested). Very good choice at the buffet brekfast. No hesitation to recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2012
Anne

Recommend staying at Hotel Buchholz in Koln.

This hotel is centrally located, staff are friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom were comfortable and clean - the breakfast included in the tariff was delicious.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2012
Jean

Buchholz Hotel Colonge Germany

The Buchholz was conveniently located. Quiet street. Not a fancy hotel, but it was clean and I was comfortable there. Staff was really helpful. Left too early to eat breakfast, so one of the employees made me sandwiches just before bedtime to take with me on my train ride. I thought this service was beyond anything that I had experienced at a hotel before. Thank you Hotel Buchholz for a nice stay. PS: There are stairs to get into the hotel. This did not bother me but it is not handicap accessible.
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2012
Verified traveler

1 night business trip

Nice people, the wi-fi didn't work at first but they fixed it quickly. The breakfast spread was impressive! There is a great resturant toward the station on the Southwest corner, had pork, potatoes and mushrooms, delicious!
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2011
Sue

Hotel Buchholtz Cologne-clean, convenient, friendl

I spent one night in December at the Hotel Buchholz. Great location. Safe neighborhood. It was very walkable from the train station which is important to me as I have a bad knee. The hotel does have a lift, but it is not what you would call handicapped accessible. It has typical European narrow halls.The room was small, but clean. What I would expect froma 3 star hotel. The manager spoke good English and was helpful in directing me to the Christmas Markets. He held my bag at the reception for me on the day I checked out while I explored more of Cologne. When I returned, he offered me a cup of coffee gratis. The breakfast was feast of frits, breads, meats, and cheeses. I would definitely stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2011
Karen

Hotel Buchholz is in a fantastic location

This was the best hotel in the three I stayed in Germany.
It was so close to the Railway station but in a quiet street ...made it an ideal loacation.
My room was comfortable and a pleasure to spend time in... beautifully decorated and a fabulous bathroom.
The room was really clean, the breakfast was wonderful, helpful friendly staff .... all in all a great hotel and it deserves more stars.
I will definitely stay here again.
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2011
manohar

hotel was very near to cologne station and the Dom

i would recommend this hoitel to anybody. the staff was excellent and very cooperative,. breakfast was very good.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2026
KUO HAN
普通程度的住宿環境,價格與住宿不匹配,因為是展覽期間所以有些昂貴
Business
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2025
Silke
Es war ein sauberes Zimmer und freundliches und sehr hilfsbereites Personal.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Noriaki
朝食が充実していて満足できました。交通の都合でチェックインが遅くなってしまいましたが、キーボックスの案内メールが届き、無事に入室できました。
エレベーターが故障中で部屋まで階段で上がる必要がありましたが、部屋や施設内は総じて清潔で手入れも行き届いていました。
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2025
Michael

Gut für einen Städtetrip

Gute Lage, nah am Rhein, am Bahnhof und Altstadt.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Service i top

God vejledning fra hotellet på telefon da vi ankom senere end beregnet. God morgenmad og god service.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

清潔感のあるホテル

駅からは少し距離があったものの、清潔感があります。
朝食はハムやチーズの盛り合わせがあり、おいしかったです。
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

清潔感のあるホテル

駅からは少し距離があったものの、清潔感があります。
朝食はいろいろなハムやチーズがあり、おいしかったです。
チェックアウト後、荷物を預かってくれました。
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

清潔感のあるホテル

駅からは少し距離があったものの、清潔感のあるホテルです。
ホテルに入る鍵と部屋に入る鍵をもらいましたが、コツをつかむまではなかなか難しかったです。
朝食はいろいろなハムやチーズがあり、おいしかったです。
チェックアウト後、荷物を預かってくれました。
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2024
Adrian

zentrale Lage, geeignet für Kurzaufenthalt

Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen und Rezeption war kaum besetzt. Sonst hat alles geklappt und gute Lage. Für kurz Aufenthalt gut geignet.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2024
Angelika
Das kleine Hotel hat von einem Boutique Hotel leider nix. Die Zimmer sind Klein. TV sehr klein und die Einrichtung ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Einige Dinge funktionieren nicht mehr richtig. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und das Frühstück ausreichend und die Wünsche werden erfüllt. Der Weg zum Musical Dome ist kurz auch die Altstadt fussläufig zu erreichen. Zum Rhein sind es auch nur wenige Meter. Also das kleine Hotel liegt gut. Der kleine Aufzug lässt kein Raum zur Angst.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Sep 2022
Tore

En natt nær Køln Hbf

God frokost.
Business
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2022
Verified traveler

Séjour 1 nuit

Chambre assez spacieuse, petite salle de bain, petite douche juste en face des toilettes. Lavabo dans la chambre. Parking payant à 5 m à pied de l’hôtel. Pour le petit déjeuner il n’y avait pas de grand choix.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2022
Simon

Hvem ringer klokkerne for?

Dejlig central beliggenhed i en stille gade, men klokkeren i den nærliggende kirke stod tidligt op :-)
Værelset var rummeligt og bad/toilet i god stand.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2022
Fabian
Personal
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2021
Denis
Excellent in all respect
Business Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Aug 2020
Christoph

Enttäuschend

Kleines Zimmer, Empfang nicht besetzt, alter Lift, dunkles Treppenhaus...
Self

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Buchholz Downtown Hotel
Kunibertsgasse, 5, Koln, Germany

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