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SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall with a textured mural.
A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, featuring pointed arches and detailed stone carvings.
A staircase with black railings and patterned carpet leading to a room with a window.
A hallway with a black and white wall, a security camera, and a sign offering an exclusive breakfast deal for guests.
A window with a view of a building with a modern glass facade and a traditional building with a bell tower.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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An Den Dominikanern 1, Cologne, NRW, 50668
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red headboard, a cityscape mural, and a view of a bridge.

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room Compact

A modern bedroom with a large bookshelf, a desk, and a comfortable bed.

Double Room Compact

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room Large

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Double Room Large

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Alcove Twin Room

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, wooden panel walls, a small seating area, and a window with a view.

Alcove Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse

Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Housekeeping is available on request.
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse offers 12 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cologne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cologne Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from Cologne Cathedral and 7 minutes by foot from Old Market
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse also features express check-out, shopping on site, and a front-desk safe.

This 3-star Cologne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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 12 per day)
  • 24-hour return 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 lift
  • 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 films
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

SMARTY Cologne Dom Hotel - Boardinghouse Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 221 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
He had a lovely attitude and such a helpful guy, looked after us when we checked in early.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and extremely close to the train station. We’re glad we stayed in this comfy place. Made a good one night stay. Private bathroom was also welcomed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Self check in as no reception and 71 steps to our room due to no lift and due to narrow stairs carrying suitcases was a struggle. Centrally located but very noisy. Moved to another room due to dirty sheets noticed upon arrival but again found the room dirty and experienced noisy neighbours with all night music, talking and 24 hour smell of cannabis so left and checked into another hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, room clean and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elvira

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
The checking in process is terrible. Even the German guests couldn’t work it out. Wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
check-in takes a min to get the hang of, but pretty simple, you get your door and room code after. super clean and comfiest bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, check-in went smoothly but curtains let in some light pollution.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a staff-less hotel so there is nobody to help if anything goes wrong. Their self check in machine is meant to print out a 9 digit code that gives you access the building and your room, but it didn’t have any paper. The room advertises tea and coffee, they gave me 2 coffee pods and 2 tea bags and didn’t restock when doing room service. The advertised breakfast is really just pointing you towards a local Starbucks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Need more clear instructions for check in, as it’s done using a terminal. The hotel is clean and good facilities, the shower in our room was very small and a struggle to get in and out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wassem

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

6/10 Okay

Eline

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't get in Waited three hours for them to come change the lock.. Shower broke. Just really unhappy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

damian

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