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SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse

Hotel in Cologne, a quick walk to Cologne Cathedral

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Front of property
Point of interest
Double Room Large | View from room
Staircase

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room Compact

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room Large

Double Room Large

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Alcove Twin Room

Alcove Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
An Den Dominikanern 1, Cologne, NRW, 50668

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 7 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪DB Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wartesaal am Dom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - Kaffee, Bagels, Frühstück - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Located close to Old Market and Neumarkt, SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse provides shopping on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse include thoughtful touches such as first-run movies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services, cable channels, and first-run movies
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; EUR 6.90 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers onsite self-service check-in for guests. Assistance is available at nearby sister property Dom Hotel Am Roemerbrunnen from 7:30 AM-11 PM daily.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 6.9 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Domspatz
Domspatz Cologne
Domspatz Hotel
Hotel Domspatz Cologne
Eazires Hotel Cologne
Domspatz Hotel Boardinghouse
Domspatz Hotel | Boardinghouse
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel Boardinghouse
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Hotel
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Cologne
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse?

As of Aug 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $105.49, 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.

How much is parking at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Old Market. Neumarkt and Chocolate Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) and Cologne Central Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 188 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little room and you couldn't get a better location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to cathedral and train station. Only complaints were the bed was small and not very comfortable, no space for toiletries, and curtains let in a lot of light from the street. Room was clean, modern, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an extremely comfortable, well organised hotel. Loved the bunk room. Pity it didn't have a lift! :D Was a little complicated signing in but a very helpful receptionist helped. Well positioned in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wassem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Om the small side
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was great, really comfy beds, large rooms, modern bathroom. Self Check in strictly from 3pm, but once you sort that you're all good. Location is great, especially if you're coming from the train
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elvira

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal, super easier check in. Wish they offered early luggage storage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect central city location, right next to the cathedral and train station. Modern room, clean, comfortable beds, kettle and small fridge, modern bathroom and WiFi. No manned reception, but very responsive via email when we had a query. 5 flights of stairs to our room, so do be aware! Would recommend. Only small problem was shower pressure/temperature was intermittent at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Olga

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a great location, but the spots around the room on furniture and in the shower were too much for a property that has cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location next to train stop. Helpful staff. Clean and quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the location of this hotel, it's 5 mins walk from the train station and the massive Cologne Cathedral, there are a lot of shops and restaurants near by, I never had to interact with anyone, just using my code to get inside.... highly recommend this for anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personally would not stay here again. Check in process was horrible, there were ants all over the bathroom and the railing for the top bunk was completely broken. Good things about the stay is it’s in a prime location and the beds were surprisingly comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
lovely place, very digital limited staff interaction
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

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

Never again

Bad experience I ever had traveling true the years.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment and the cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only con was the check-in, since the passcode is only released at certain hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Lage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Salud

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
personal too rude, too expensive for what they offer, it smells bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Fatouma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The stay was okay/good. We were a little bit unsure that there was no night reception there. You just feel safer and secure when an employee is in the building. The blutetooh Box and Ipad didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

STEWART SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in is a machine on the wall. Not user friendly. No lift. We were on the third floor and there is another floor above. Shower cubicle was ridiculously small. Complementary tea/ coffee/mineral water and some juice very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024