About Europäischer Hof
Europäischer Hof offers low-frills accommodations in the heart of Cologne’s Old Town. The budget hotel is less than 500 metres from Cologne Cathedral.
Guests can choose between single and double rooms, all of which include an en suite bathroom with shower or tub. In-room amenities include TV, clock radio and telephone. Wi-Fi is available for a surcharge.
The hotel reception features a comfortable seating area, while guests can prearrange to park in the underground garage.
Whilst the hotel does not include any dining options, guests will find an abundance of restaurants, coffee shops and bars nearby, with many located on Auf dem Berlich and Breite Street.
In addition to the
cathedral, Europäischer Hof is within half a mile of City Hall, the
Romano-Germanic Museum and Museum Ludwig. Appellhofplatz U-Bahn station is next
door to the hotel, while Cologne’s main train station is less than ten minutes
away on foot.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Ideal location in Cologne's Old Town.
Europäischer Hof is located in the heart of Cologne's Old Town, just minutes away from the cathedral, railway and many of the city's most popular attractions. This convenient, central location has proven popular with past guests residing at the hotel.
positive:
Good level of cleanliness.
Past guests have generally been impressed by the level of cleanliness at the hotel. While the property itself is reported to be well-worn, guests point out that the hotel's housekeeping team does a very good job of keeping accommodations clean and tidy.
positive:
Hotel staff polite and professional.
The hotel's reception staff is considered to be professional and polite, according to reports. Many guests point out that the front desk staff is friendly and helpful, making for a pleasant stay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Aging hotel is worn around the edges.
Europäischer Hof is an aging hotel that is showing signs of wear and tear, according to reports. Past guests point out that refurbishment is required, with common criticisms including grubby carpets, outdated furniture, cracked tiles and a small, unreliable lift.
negative:
Some windows do not close properly.
Several guests have arrived at their accommodations only to find that the windows do not close properly. This has resulted in draughts and, thanks to the hotel's central location, plenty of street noise seeping into the room.
negative:
Additional charges for Wi-Fi.
Many visitors are disappointed to learn that the hotel charges its guests for the use of Wi-Fi. Guests are required to pay an additional fee per device, a detail that proves unpopular with those used to getting internet access for free.