Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar  

A luxury 5-star bed & breakfast in central Cologne, steps from the National Socialist Documentation Center and Cologne City Museum. Walkable to Kolumba, the Museum of Applied Art, Cologne Cathedral and the Romano-Germanic Museum. Perfect for city-staying visitors who want easy access to Cologne’s top culture stops.

Just 7 guestrooms deliver a boutique feel. Rooms feature Select Comfort beds with down comforters, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with shower/tub combos. Expect designer toiletries, hair dryers and bathrobes/slippers; room equipment can vary by category.

Enjoy a relaxed bar/lounge and an on-site restaurant serving local flavors. There’s a sauna and a tour desk to book city outings. Services include concierge, dry cleaning and laundry, limo/town car and complimentary train-station pick-up (24 hours). Self-parking is available for a charge, and newspapers are provided in the lobby.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected throughout the property. Practical touches for travel include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, transfer options and on-site car rental.

A daily buffet breakfast gets the day started and the hotel’s restaurant focuses on regional, local cuisine. Wind down with a drink in the bar/lounge after a day of museum hopping.