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18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

Art and urban convenience blend perfectly in this Cologne hotel where guests can immerse themselves in creativity while enjoying modern comforts.

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Travelers find themselves in Cologne's vibrant center at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Art meets urban convenience with an on-site gallery and adjacent shopping mall. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi throughout their stay.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is Rp1.452.155
Rp1.631.447 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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Design Single Room (Andi Schubert & anonymer Maler)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Water Bed

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Design Room (Extremely Popular) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Design Room (Extremely Popular)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Room (Very Popular) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Design Room (Very Popular)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Room (Popular) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Design Room (Popular)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Innenstadt, a neighbourhood in Cologne, 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Musical Dome and National Socialist Documentation Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Dufthaus 4711 and Hohe Strasse. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Map
Friesenstrasse 33, Cologne, 50670

What's nearby

  • Standby mode
    Neumarkt
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alter Markt showing outdoor eating and a city as well as a small group of people
    Old Market
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Cathedral
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • City-panorama of Cologne at dusk, Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, cathedral, the Musical Dome, Colonius TV tower, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
    Musical Dome
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Friesenplatz
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn
    5 min walk
  • Cologne West Station
    11 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Monkey Bar
    4 min walk
  • LAB12
    2 min walk
  • e.l.f.
    4 min walk
  • Brauhaus Päffgen
    2 min walk
  • Babylon Sauna
    3 min walk

About this property

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome, 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! provides amenities, such as an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have amenities, such as free WiFi, free newspapers and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Tablet computers, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping centre

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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 per cent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 22.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 27 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

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

You need to know

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

18Arts Hotel Cologne
18Arts Cologne
18Arts
18Arts Hotel
18arts Living In A Gallery
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Hotel
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Cologne
18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! on 22 Mar 2026 start from Rp1.452.155, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery!?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is 18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Friesenplatz, Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. St Gereon's Basilica and National Socialist Documentation Center are also within 10 minutes. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 5-minute walk and Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

18Arts Hotel - Living in a Gallery! Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 364 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique, delightful hotel. Room was very spacious, clean and well equipped. Loved all the small extras in the room. Didn't have breakfast, but very close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Katerina made us feel very welcome. The little touches in the room were special
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Great hotel Staff very hospitable Will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a fantastic stay! The location was ideal, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly! Wunderbar :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My friend and I stayed here, separate rooms, and both had a great stay. The staff was all friendly and helpful. I do not speak German but the staff was happy to chat in English and Spanish. The location was great and easy to get around. Plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for our one night stay. Good location, room at the back made for a quiet night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff. Good quality bedding and the shower was powerful. Easy to get to from the Ubahn too. Room was super quiet and some nice little free bits and bobs offered too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

AURELIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really welcoming and kind. Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arty rooms & great service in the heart of Cologne

Such a beautiful place to stay. The service was excellent and the staff very helpful. The room was spotlessly clean and we loved the individuality of each artist designed room. I'd definitely recommend this hotel, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a cosy place with a lot of restaurants and bars. Metro close by. Cleaning really good and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect and quirky

Had a wonderful stay at 18Arts this weekend. Fantastic cocept, lovely room and a comfortable bed. Radio playing chilled music on entry to our room. Not an issue for us but there is no step free access at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elif Esra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Stuff and Clean Place

The hotel was so quiet and clean. The stuff is friendly and kind. Everything was amazing.They designed the hotel like an art gallery. I recommended this place to my friends. Thnx for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very pretty room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly. Big plus is the hair-dryer with all the extra parts like a diffuser and a hair-straightener!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service team were super accomodating and great, even after we caused a few issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice small hotel in central Cologne with very individually designed rooms. Very unique. And very friendly staff. Just be aware that the hotel is close to a street with lots of bars and depending on where the room is facing you might hear the noisy crowds in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good. Bed was hard and low to the ground. No closet or dresser. Had clothes everywhere by the end. You must have an iPhone or better to access the main door and your room door. No key cards or keys. No elevator which was ok except carrying luggage up 5 flights of stairs and that long walk up the stairs coming home at night. The staff was friendly and was able to check in 3 hrs early which was a great benefit. Did not receive the bottle of wine or an upgrade for gold level. Judge this as you may but the room and bathroom is separated only by a see thru glass wall. So make sure you and your roommate is comfortable pooping and showering in the open. Window looks out over a courtyard. The entire wall/window was floor to ceiling levered vertical blinds that didn’t work very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was really convenient. The check in was smooth and I got all the needed information. The check out process as well, the room perfectly clean, with all cosmetics needed. It is really well connected with the different areas of the city and supermarkets. Special regards to the Polish receptionist :)

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a room with interesting art and got the "crime scene room".l all in white.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great hotel with even better staff!

Apart from our room being quite spectacular (we had the Steve McQueen room), all the other themed rooms also looks amazing. The room was well appointed with all amenities (including a hair dryer AND hair straightener) and cozy. There was a bit of noise from the street below but nothing major. It should be noted that the shower has a glass wall to the bedroom which may not be suitable for everyone. The location is perfect and is a quick jaunt to the S-Bahn and also the Cathedral. Finally, what really makes this place standout is the staff - we had the pleasure of meeting 3 of the staff and all were helpful with recommendations and accommodating any requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cool place, good vibes!

It was 32 degrees outside so way too hot, but eventhough no airco was present, the room was provided with a fan. Kettle and mugs free for use, cold water as much as we wanted. Very very kind staff, clean and original room and superb location for a city trip, smack in the middle of The Belgian Quarter so a galore of clubs and restaurants within walking distance, and no noise pollution in the room at night due to well isolated room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nusrat Jahan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staffs are very nice but the hotel room was in poor condition. Very tiny room, uncomfortable bed and loud neighborhood. There is no AC in the rooms and no elevator in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

best kept secret in Cologne!

A Great small boutique hotel in the heart of the city... just far enough away from/to Cologne Cathedral / HBF... Friendliest receptionists of much of my travels... early check in was no issue when room was ready... reception area is relaxed and 'arty' with nice touches like self service coffee, snacks and good magazines.. room was 'fab'.. away from direct sunlight made it cooler by day and night... the waterbed and shell surround is both dramatic but also very practical.. the room had comp water/tea and coffee, a tablet computer plus a tv with every channel any guest could need.. the Glass walled bathroom and shower was fresh, clean and had cool toiletries, towels etc.. design features of this single room include a very strong nautical theme which made it very very relaxing... check out was again smooth and prompt... Im sad i didn't have more time to stay but its location to local amenities (Babylons pool on hot days) and restaurants makes it perfect for a city break. and it really is an Art Hotel... not just in name...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good: The staff were quite friendly and the area around the hotel was walkable, many of the sites were within a 20-30 minute walk. The bad: The room was ok, it was quite dusty, and the layout wasn't the best. The room we had was right by the main stairwell which was ridiculously noisy, the door to get in the hotel has a loud buzzer when someone opens ot which made sleeping impossible. The room was right above a bar, so that extra noise didn't help the cause either. The amenities were ok, but nothing great. Instead of a bottle of sparkling wine, we got to single serve bottles instead. Overall, the price to performance was not up to par. The noise prevented us from sleeping, and the room was quite dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I've stayed at the 18Arts before and have always had a good experience. The location is perfect for my purposes in Cologne. This time I traveled with my partner, and the one drawback is the absence of a door on the toilet. It is a little awkward having to use the toilet in full view. There is also no refrigerator in the room, so if you have medicine that needs to be kept cold it's a problem. There is also no coffee machine and it is not great having to use the powdered packets (which always taste awful). There is a machine with coffee pods that is better in the reception, but it isn't always open and you don't always want to rush to shower and get dressed in order to get a coffee when you wake up. I received multiple emails from both the hotel and hotels.com to check in, which was confusing because it seemed like I had accidentally made multiple reservations. I also just prefer checking in at a reception desk. Checking in online ahead of time is a bit annoying when you're busy with other things while traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025