Lipp Apartments

Lipp Apartments Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Lipp Apartments on Bergisch-Gladbacher-Straße, I’ll be honest — the building doesn’t scream “boutique hotel” from the outside. It’s more of a modern residential complex that blends right into the Holweide neighborhood. But you know what? That’s actually part of its charm. This four-star property feels like you’re staying in a local’s apartment rather than a touristy hotel, which I found refreshing after so many cookie-cutter places.

Location & Getting Around

Holweide isn’t exactly central Cologne, but here’s the thing — it’s incredibly well-connected, and couples seem to absolutely love the quieter vibe here. The tram connections are solid (you’re looking at maybe 20-25 minutes to get into the old town), and there’s something nice about coming back to a residential area after a day of sightseeing. Plus, you’ve got actual German life happening around you — bakeries, local cafes, people walking their dogs. It feels authentic in a way that staying near the cathedral just doesn’t. The neighborhood offers genuine cultural immersion with its mix of local shops and traditional establishments.

The Apartment Experience

Each room is essentially a self-contained unit with its own kitchen, which honestly makes such a difference when you’re staying more than a night or two. The spaces are clean and modern — think IKEA meets German efficiency, but in a good way. I mean, the kitchenette isn’t going to win any design awards, but it’s got everything you need: proper fridge, stovetop, even a dishwasher in some units. The beds are comfortable (Germans take their mattresses seriously), and there’s decent storage space, which you don’t always get in European accommodations. The layout maximizes functionality without sacrificing comfort.

Practical Matters

One thing I really appreciated was the parking situation — it’s available and not ridiculously expensive, which is honestly rare in any major German city. The building has good security, and check-in was straightforward, though don’t expect 24-hour front desk service like you’d get at a traditional hotel. The Wi-Fi actually works well throughout the building, and the soundproofing is decent enough that you won’t hear every conversation in the hallway. These practical amenities make extended stays particularly convenient.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t the kind of place where you’ll find a fancy spa or a rooftop restaurant — that’s just not what Lipp Apartments is about. What it offers is something increasingly rare: genuine value and a real sense of living like a local. The recent guest ratings speak for themselves, especially among couples who want space to breathe and the flexibility to grab groceries and cook dinner together. It’s the kind of place where you can actually unpack your suitcase and settle in, rather than living out of a bag for your entire stay. For the price point and the quality you get, it’s honestly hard to beat in Cologne. This property delivers authentic hospitality without unnecessary frills.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Cologne at least two months ahead for major events like Carnival or Art Cologne, ensuring the best rates and prime locations near attractions.

Lipp Apartments Accommodations

Reviews of Lipp Apartments

• Fair – Garcia from United States – March 10, 2025 (5/10)

  The location was really good, the service from the Owner top!
  
  What could be improved: The apartment stink like cigarette everywhere, I maked a coffee and it tasted like a cigarette.. I think there sleep people that smoked too much and then they left every place from the apartment with it. It was really uncomfortable for us bc we don’t smoke!

• Poor – Kosina from Czech Republic – December 11, 2024 (3/10)

  What could be improved: Cigarette smell everywhere.
  Not properly cleaned room, bathroom.
  Needed to have window open, so it was cold then.

• Far from the city centre, but value for money! – Kushan from India – November 11, 2024 (7/10)

  The place is clean and quiet. The staff is helpful. I arrived really late in the night, but they had an auto-check-in procedure, which helped me check in and get my card within 5 mins. Since then, the person at the reception was warm and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: The distance from the city centre is a bit of an issue. There is one bus line which goes to Moosach railway station, from where you have to take a train to get to the middle of the city. The bus comes once every 20 mins, and during peak hours, can be full so you won't get space and will have to wait for the next one. Germany, generally, has good public transit infrastructure and things (more or less) run on time. But this can get unnerving for people who are unfamilar with public transport. However, I want to clarify that there is no misinformation and this place is able to keep its costs down because of its distance from the city centre.

• Fantastic – Des from United Kingdom – June 26, 2024 (10/10)

  Convenient and clean and friendly owners
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Nice for a short stay, but the cleanliness makes you to want to leave early. – Segarra from Germany – July 12, 2023 (7/10)

  It's convenient for a short stay and the connection with Köln is not bad (you only need to walk a bit and take a train).
  
  What could be improved: The apartment was huge, but the space wasn't specially well used. The bathroom was okay, but the pressure of the water of the sink was around zero (it was even more comfortable to brush my teeth and wash my face in the kitchen :/). The owners should clean and disconnect the fridge and leave it open while nobody is there, because it smelled really really weird.
  Mopping the floor would be also nice…

• Good – Anonymous from United Kingdom – January 2, 2023 (7/10)

  Good parking.
  
  What could be improved: Lack of hot water (apartment 9).
  No spare toilet paper (both apartments).
  Lack of cutlery (apartment 9).
  Lack of plates, bowls, cups.
  No chopping board (apartment 9).
  No door tray in fridge (apartment 9).
  No sharp cutting knife (apartment 9).

• Nice apartment in an ugly place – Israel from Spain – September 26, 2022 (8/10)

  Comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Location

• Fair – Andrey from Belgium – September 19, 2022 (5/10)

  the size of the room
  
  What could be improved: bed, noisy street

• Great place – Andrea from Guatemala – September 11, 2022 (8/10)

  It was a good place to stay, staff was kind and they let me park a bicycle that i had during the trip.
  
  What could be improved: The curtins didn’t cover the whole window. The sun was terrible during summer, no curtins to cover didn’t help with sleep.

• Nice neighborhood, good connection to the city – Tamas from Hungary – August 30, 2022 (8/10)

  Nice neighborhood with shops and restaurants. The tram ride to the apartment was beautiful. The room and the kitchen was well equipped.
  
  What could be improved: The key handover was a little difficult, they didn't respond to our email, the only means of communication was by phone. The keys opened both the entrance door and our apartment door, and once someone opened our door with his key while we were inside, so after that we were afraid of leaving any valuables in the room.

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