Hotel zur Malzmühle in Cologne offers a vibrant atmosphere with regional dining, local art, and on-site shopping. Unwind on the terrace after exploring the city. Enjoy helpful staff, convenient luggage storage, and complimentary newspapers.
Located in Innenstadt, a neighbourhood in Cologne, Hotel zur Malzmühle is near the airport and on a river. Notable landmarks in the area include Hay Market and St Maria im Kapitol, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Old Market and Cologne Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Heumarkt 6, Cologne, NW, 50667
What's nearby
Hay Market
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wallraf-Richartz Museum
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Old Market
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Chocolate Museum
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Cologne Cathedral
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Heumarkt U-Bahn
2 min walk
Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station)
13 min walk
Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Gilden im Zims
4 min walk
Augustiner Bräu
4 min walk
Hard Rock Cafe
5 min walk
Hafenterrasse
4 min walk
Piano Bar
3 min walk
About this property
Hotel zur Malzmühle
Hotel near Hay Market
Located close to St Maria im Kapitol and Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Hotel zur Malzmühle provides a terrace, an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare and Regional cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
A front desk safe, ATM/banking services and concierge services
1 meeting room, luggage storage and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel zur Malzmühle have perks, such as pillow menus, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and housekeeping
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Brauhaus
MühlenBar
Things to do
Art gallery
Designer stores
Shopping centre
Family friendly
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
On a river
On the boardwalk/promenade
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
5 floors
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Built in 2015
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
More
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Portable fan
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 27.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 27.00
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Key safe next to entrance]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Schlüsseltresor neben Hoteleingang]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
The city of Cologne imposes a culture tax (Kulturförderabgabe). The amount is included in the total price displayed. Business travelers may be exempt from this tax and need to contact the hotel for further information or ask the hotel at check-in.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 27.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
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 per cent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
Early check-in fee: EUR 27.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 27.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 27.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel zur Malzmühle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel zur Malzmühle?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel zur Malzmühle on 15 Mar 2026 start from 2.688.464 ₫, 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 Hotel zur Malzmühle?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hotel zur Malzmühle?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 27.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel zur Malzmühle?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 27.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel zur Malzmühle located?
Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St Maria im Kapitol and Hay Market. Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Old Market are also within 10 minutes. Heumarkt U-Bahn is only a 2-minute walk and Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel zur Malzmühle Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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It is a basic hotel but location is excellent . Right accross a Metro, lots of food options. Service is also very good. It is clean ans rhe rooms seem newly renovated.
Honestly this place is a hidden gem, from the moment I check in, to check out there was nothing I could complain about.
Beds comfy, area was a perfect walk to all transport and bars.
I didn’t try breakfast, but I will definitely be booking here again!
Adam Stuart
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Katie
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In dark as a woman alone it was very hard to find and not end up down a dark alley, Tax can't drop off in front; stops further back; must walk past shop and then it's the 2nd restaurant; not where map shows.
Room itself was nice, clean, warm, decent. Wifi is behind the door though which was ridiculous; couldn't find.
Elevator had a waiter come rushing through; restaurant looked maybe great but no indication from room what it might be like, menu, pricing, etc.
The Hotel was in a fantastic location for seeing all of Cologne’s sights, easy to get to, park the car (safely), and was clean as a whistle, all supported by friendly staff. The only bugbear was that there was no AC in the room - i had to leave the windows open to mitigate the stifling heat, and that led to flying insects eating me alive!
Excellent location, very clean and modern. You may wish to check layout of some rooms beforehand e.g. room I had inclided the shower as part of the main room so person showering fully visible to rest of the room (toilet was in a separate room though). Probably not a problem for couples but just in case you are booking a double room with family or friends etc.
What they don't tell you is that this hotel has its own function venue, taking up much of the ground, 1st and 2nd floors. The two nights we there, they hosted insanely loud parties until 2am - so loud our bed was literally vibrating! It was very challenging to sleep (despite the ear plugs they provide), there was little by way of apology the next morning except that "they have a very busy December".
The rooms themselves are okay, and the location is great - but next time we are in Cologne we will try a hotel that we can actually sleep in
Very mobile, public transport is right outside the hotel be it bus or tram.
A lot of restaurant options available closeby.
Only gripe was that the shower stopped working the day before and when leaving but they were willing to let me use a shower in another unoccupied room before leaving.
Very Nice room. Lots of wardrobe space for two people. Comfy bed. Great location, walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go and good public transport links. breakfast was okay but a little expensive for the quality compared to other local options. Staff were very nice. Happy with the price of the stay. Only issue was the drain in the sink emitted a bad smell throughout the stay but I’m not sure if that was the hotels specific issue or an issue in the area. Would stay again :)
-Hotel with friendly staff
-3mins walk from bus station
-Due to living crisis, room cleaning service is only available by request
But Please don’t stay here during weekends - During our stay, there were party until 4am , we can still hear the noise with ear plugs/ AirPod, which made us couldn’t sleep all night.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Allen
11 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good room but corrupt staff.
Everything was OK up until it was time to check out. We had to check out very early in the morning -- 4:30 pm and I asked the front desk agent if he could call a taxi for us. That's when everything went bad.
A car pulls in that does not have any Taxi markings on it and it was a black Mercedes as opposed to the cream colored ones that drive all over the city. The front desk agent comes outside and, in front of my eyes, the driver hands him 5 EUR.
I asked how much the 15 minute trip to the airport would approximately cost and he said $50. Well, without traffic the driver rang up EUR $72.
Botom line: the night shift agent is corrupt and took advantage of guests who were time pressed to get to the airport. This was not an arms length transaction but an opportunity for him to take advantage of an opportunity at a referral fee.
The hotel itself was OK. The room had its unique quirks such as high vaulted ceilings and windows that opened out. There was no HVAC and the shower lacked any lighting.
The "queen bed" is actually two beds pushed together, so they posted misleading information on that. The room itself was clean and adequately maintained. I paid top dollar for a junior suite and I'll make sure to avoid this hotel on my next trip to Cologne all because a night shift employee decided to take advantage of me.
Beim auschecken habe ich die Parkplatz und Touristik Abgabe bezahlt. Zuhause angekommen habe ich gesehen dass meine MasterCard mit den Zimmerpreis zusätzlich belastet wurde obwohl ich im voraus dieses bei Expedia schon bezahlt habe. In einem Anruf zum Hotel würde mir erklärt dass der Mitarbeiter an Rezeption ein Fehler gemacht hatte und die Zahlung rückgängig gemacht wird. Leider ist das bis heute nicht geschehen.
Ótimo hotel e localização. Ótimo para cadeirantes.
Um ótimo hotel para três estrelas. Localização ótima, mas com taxa de café da manha um pouco alta. Para quem vai de carro, vai ter que pagar um valor alto de estacionamento, pois são poucas vagas na rua para estacionar. Para cadeirantes, é ótimo o quarto adaptado. E o melhor é que o restaurante é ao lado com ótimas opções de comida e uma cerveja muito boa!