Onsite dining means a stellar meal is always at your doorstep. The perks of being a homebody.

Whether or not you plan to actually work out, you’ll want to head for the fitness/steam bath area – the views are insane.

Steps from the train and just a 10-min walk to the centre (read: sweet backpacker relief).

Window-lined, light-filled dining room is a delight. Hit the terrace if the weather’s playin’ nice.

Lifestyle hotel uber convenient to the centre, where you can shop or hop on a boat and go exploring – or both.

Situated just outside the centre and a 10-min walk from the historic Old Town.

Lighten up! Floor-to-ceiling windows make it a breeze.

Cosy, modern rooms and sweeping views of the River Maas make this an enchanting spot.

Hipster-Zen style is both sceney and serene-y.

Convenient locale situated just a short walk from the charming centre.

Easy access to the A1 and A4 if you’re road trippin’, otherwise the tram will get you to the centre in 30 min.

17th-century former convent, overlooking the Meuse River – complete with very un-17th-century free WiFi.

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

Perched on the edge of Stadtwald Park, a 5-min jaunt from the nearest light rail station and 5km from the must-see Cathedral.

Convenient biz park location where A1 meets A4 – just 9km from Cologne Cathedral and Museum Ludwig.