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Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne

Hotel with a bar, near Cologne Cathedral

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July

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Nest Room

8.8 out of 10
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Wow Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lovely Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
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Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Hohenzollernring 79-83, Cologne, 50672

What's nearby

  • Neumarkt - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Musical Dome - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Friesenplatz U-Bahn - 2 min walk
  • Cologne West Station - 8 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Päffgen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wilma Wunder Köln - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peter Pane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Enchilada Köln - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne

Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • A lift, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 186 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 24 for adults and EUR 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 24 for adults and from EUR 24 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 20 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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Hotel
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Cologne
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Hotel Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

As of 29 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne on 13 July 2025 start from AU$172.38, including 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 Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne located?

Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Friesenplatz, Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Stadtgarten and Römerturm are also within 10 minutes. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 2-minute walk and Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn is 6 minutes.

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Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 317 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Always staying here when I am in Cologne - lovely experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Property was good. No maid service I guess unless you request. Don’t accept cash at. Restaurant/bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel and prime location! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed at a Rubys before and found them to be enjoyable to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great stay close to soo many restaurants and shopping! Very clean and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Really chic hotel in good area of Koln, I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Nice quiet hotel. Located perfectly within the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Nice hotel with everything you need. Small but clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Fantastic location and really cool ambiance. One quip if anything, the pillows were a little to soft for my liking. Other than that, will stay here again, keep up the great work guys!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Amazing jewel in the Cologne. Staff really friendly and push on organic food is appreciated. Atmosphere very good, rooms and overall presentation is original and really well designed. Ideally placed closed to center of Cologne makes the ideal place to stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

No refrigerator in the room. Besides this, everything was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Nice room , but a bit cramped. Bar was nice but needs more variety of normal top shelf alcohol . Breakfast was fine , scrambled eggs would be a good add.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Such a gorgeous place to stay! Book breakfast in advance or it's very expensive. Their in-room hygiene products are excellent and smell so good! Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Great place, staff really friendly. Nicely situated in the city, easy to drop the car and walk to visit and going to restaurant. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Great value for money, cool design and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Very cool, trendy hotel with a great, laid back atmosphere. Perfect location. The rooms were amazing & the staff were brilliant. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Very convenient location, nice room, lovely breakfast, friendly staff and parking on the premises. Recommended!

10/10

Fun hotel with everything you need. Walkable to all attractions and underground stop on the corner. Lots of nice bars and restaurants close by. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

In a great location where you can walk to many restaurants and very close to the shopping area. Not a far walk from the cathedral either!! Staff was very helpful and polite and the room was extremely comfortable and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Easy check in, friendly staf, sat having a drink and nice to see staff aware of your need for another drink, definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10

Beautiful hotel but very overpriced for what they offer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

le self check inn
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Great location and helpful staff. Loved the jazz theme and their green initiatives such as no housekeeping in return for a free drink at the hotel bar. Room comfortable and clean too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

I had the best experience at Ruby Ella. The staff was lovely and so helpful. I loved the hotel. It was so modern and cool. I would totally recommend to any one and I will try to stay at their locations from here on out. It was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Fantastic! Perfect location + parking. High standard service (@Hazwa). Delicious breakfast (+ vegan). Sweet dreams in a very nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022