With a stay at Buchholz Downtown Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cologne, just a 5-minute walk from Musical Dome and 10 minutes by foot from Cologne Cathedral. .This hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Phantasialand and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Chocolate Museum.
What's nearby
Musical Dome - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Cologne Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Tanzbrunnen Köln - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
LANXESS Arena - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 7 min walk
Ebertplatz U-Bahn - 11 min walk
Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Hussel - 7 min walk
DB Lounge - 8 min walk
Yormas - 8 min walk
Coffee Fellows - Kaffee, Bagels, Frühstück - 8 min walk
Le Crobag - 7 min walk
About this property
Buchholz Downtown Hotel
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and spa services
Buchholz Downtown Hotel offers 18 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.
This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages.
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. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Spending a day of fun is easy with the theme park shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-in.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.
Languages
English, German
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Offsite parking available (EUR 18 per day)
Street parking available
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free cot
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Terrace
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Massage
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1890
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Pay films
Food and drink
Room service
More
Desk
Fan
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
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 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
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 major credit cards and cash
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Buchholz Downtown Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 263 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 263 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 263 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 263 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 263 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Armen
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good staff kind people good breakfast only no refrigerator and showers door can’t close
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.