Apartment Airport

Apartment Airport Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Apartment Airport on Waldstraße in Urbach, I’ll be honest — I wasn’t expecting much from what sounds like a pretty basic name. But you know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that don’t try too hard to impress you with fancy branding. This four-star property sits in a quiet residential area that’s actually perfect if you’re flying in or out of Cologne, and I mean that in the best possible way — no airport noise, but close enough that you’re not stressing about your early morning flight.

Location & Neighborhood

Urbach is one of those neighborhoods that locals know but tourists often miss, and honestly, that works in your favor here. You’re about 15 minutes from Cologne’s city center, but the area feels completely different — more residential, quieter streets, and way easier to navigate than the busy downtown areas. The parking situation alone makes this place worth considering (and it’s free, which is honestly rare these days). Couples seem to really get this location — there’s something nice about having a peaceful base while still being connected to everything Cologne offers.

The Accommodation

The apartment setup here is what really sets this place apart from your typical hotel experience. You get actual space to spread out, which I appreciated after being cramped in planes and trains. The beds are genuinely comfortable — I’m talking about the kind of sleep where you actually wake up refreshed, not just less tired. There’s a proper kitchen area too, which means you can grab groceries and make coffee the way you like it instead of relying on whatever the hotel provides. Small thing, but it makes a difference when you’re staying more than just one night.

What Actually Works

Recent guests have been rating the location pretty highly — around 8.3 out of 10 — and I can see why. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re staying somewhere real rather than just passing through a tourist bubble. The property clearly pays attention to the basics that matter: good beds, reliable wifi, clean spaces, and yes, that free parking I mentioned. You’re not getting a fancy spa or a rooftop restaurant, but honestly, do you really need that if you’re exploring Cologne during the day?

Why Guests Love It

This place works because it doesn’t overcomplicate things. You get a solid 7.8 rating from people who’ve actually stayed here, and that feels about right — it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but it delivers on what it promises. The apartment-style setup gives you flexibility, the location gives you peace of mind (especially for airport access), and the overall experience just feels more authentic than staying in some generic hotel chain. If you’re the type of traveler who values practical comfort over flashy amenities, and you want to experience Cologne without the constant tourist hustle, this spot actually makes a lot of sense.

To book hotel in Cologne during the famous Cologne Carnival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts festival enthusiasts and cultural travelers from around the world.

Apartment Airport Accommodations

Reviews of Apartment Airport

• Quiet clean and good for 5 pax comfortably – Gary from Singapore – June 15, 2025 (8/10)

  Clean property located in a quiet neighbourhood.
  Clean kitchen utensils, nice dining room and comes with coffee beds are comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Wifi does not work well and does not come with a washing machine.

• Good – Leemhuis from Netherlands – June 7, 2025 (7/10)

  It's a nice house, a lot of ammenities in the area and a short walk away from the train station and airport. Easy acces to the rest of Cologne.

• Pretty good for business – Guido from Germany – May 7, 2024 (8/10)

  Easy access, parking directly in front of the door
  
  What could be improved: All ok

• Useful location for the airport with helpful host – Nina from United Kingdom – April 21, 2024 (7/10)

  Two bedrooms with comfortable beds, parking and helpful host.
  
  What could be improved: The organisation of the space is unusual and it feels somewhat dated, it felt as if we paid quite a lot for what we had.

• Cozy little place with all amenities, Great location with free parking. Host is also very responsive and friendly. Only – Sajni from Netherlands – December 16, 2023 (9/10)

  Location, cleanliness, host response, parking
  
  What could be improved: Bed and cushions

• Pleasant – Daniel from Colombia – November 22, 2023 (6/10)

  The location
  
  What could be improved: It is in a very good location and the owner was very friendly and attentive. That being said, that's all it has going for it. For the price you're only really paying for the convenience of being fairly close to the airport but the amenities were below average, no shower gel, no shampoo, no toothpaste nor coffee/tea sachets available and the heating system wasn't really amazing.

• Pleasant place, would book again – David from United Kingdom – October 6, 2023 (10/10)

  Cosy studio in a brilliant location with easy acces to busses and other transport, short walk to local supermarkets and cafés. Handy if you were flying as it is located near to the airport.
  
  Parking was a great bonus.
  
  10/10 would book again.

• Exceptional – Christopher from United States – September 7, 2023 (10/10)

  Hosts were extremely accommodating! The place was lovely, and exactly what we needed when visiting for Gamescom at Koelnmesse.

• Wonderful – Rob from United Kingdom – June 20, 2023 (9/10)

  Proximity to airport
  Size of apartment
  Easy to access

• Very Good – Sabeen from Germany – May 1, 2023 (8/10)

  Amenities, location, garden, comfort. Everything was excellent
  
  What could be improved: It was not really a downer for us, but the sockets were not really toddler proof. You have to be very watchful of electric sockets if yiu are travelling with little persosn.

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