Old Town View

Old Town View Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Old Town View on Buttermarkt, you immediately get that “I’m in the real Cologne” feeling. The building sits right in the thick of Altstadt-Nord, and honestly, the location couldn’t be better — you’re literally surrounded by centuries-old cobblestone streets and that authentic German atmosphere you came here for. It’s one of those four-star places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you with flashy lobbies, but instead lets the neighborhood do the talking.

The Heart of Historic Cologne

Here’s what I love about staying here — you step outside and you’re already exploring. The cathedral is practically around the corner, and you can wander through the old town’s winding streets without fighting tourist crowds to get there. Buttermarkt itself is this charming little square that feels like a local secret, even though you’re right in the center of everything. I mean, couples absolutely adore this spot for good reason — there’s something romantic about having authentic German cafes and historic buildings as your backyard.

The Rooms

The accommodations strike that perfect balance between modern comfort and respecting the building’s character. You’ll find clean lines and contemporary furnishings, but they haven’t stripped away all the charm in the name of renovation. The views — well, let’s just say the hotel name isn’t misleading. Depending on your room, you’re looking out over red-tiled rooftops and church spires that have been there for centuries. The bathrooms are well-appointed without being over-the-top, and honestly, after a day of walking Cologne’s streets, that’s exactly what you want.

Exploring the Neighborhood

What really sets this place apart is how it connects you to authentic Cologne life. You’re not stuck in some sterile hotel district — you’re where locals actually live and work. There are traditional brauhäuser (beer halls) within a two-minute walk, and the morning bakery runs become part of your routine. The Rhine is close enough for evening strolls, and when you want to venture beyond the old town, public transport connections are right there. You know what’s great? You can walk to most major sights, but you’re also discovering little corners of the city that most tourists miss entirely.

Why Guests Love It

This hotel works because it gets the fundamentals right without any unnecessary fuss. The staff understands that you’re here to experience Cologne, not hide away in your room, so they’re genuinely helpful with local recommendations. The upscale touches are there — good linens, reliable WiFi, proper climate control — but they don’t overshadow the main attraction, which is being perfectly positioned in one of Germany’s most historic cities. Couples keep coming back because there’s something undeniably romantic about falling asleep to the sound of footsteps on cobblestones and waking up to church bells. It’s that rare hotel that enhances your destination rather than competing with it.

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Old Town View Accommodations

Reviews of Old Town View

• Very Good – Tom from United Kingdom – August 2, 2025 (8/10)

  Check in was easy and they upgraded us for free. Saw we were a group of 5 adults rather than family of 5, so gave us a bigger room. Room was ideal for our needs.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really.

• Good – Dimitra from Australia – June 17, 2025 (7/10)

  Great location in the heart of old town. Everything was clean the staff were fantastic with their communication as we unfortunately arrived just before the city evacuation.

• Good location – Joanna from Canada – May 16, 2025 (8/10)

  Location and readiness
  
  What could be improved: You can hear people and the cars downstairs and outside even at night time

• Good location but noisy – Jon from United Kingdom – April 14, 2025 (6/10)

  Clean but very basic – furniture has seen better days Location is very central but noise levels are high would recommend earplugs as nightlife goes on until at least 4am

• Very Good – Luca from Italy – March 19, 2025 (8/10)

  Kindness, support and assistance of the staff
  Position (a few minutes walk from the station, many places to eat and drink around)
  Comfortable mattress
  
  What could be improved: Single down comforter in a king bed.
  In the 'kitchen-living room', the boiler that makes noise all night, noise from the street until late. No curtain on the kitchen window (for the morning light).
  No bidet sprayer and just one towel holder in the bathroom. No gel and shampoo for the shower.

• Loved it, was great. – Andrew from Indonesia – February 16, 2025 (8/10)

  There are a lot of great restaurants in the area and we celebrated my wife's 50th birthday nearby.
  Cologne cathedral is amazing, just amazing and is very close by, about 5 mins walking, also the proximity to the Rhine river was most excellent, this would be a great place to stay in summer.
  
  What could be improved: Make sure that you understand the parking situation if you are driving as parking is a bit of nightmare and expensive. dragging your bag or multiple bags is a little painful as you can't drive up to the front door

• Ideally situated and comfortable – Lauren from United Kingdom – November 11, 2024 (8/10)

  The apartment is situated in the heart of the old town so very lively (if you prefer peace and quiet it’s not for you!) so easy to get everywhere. The man who checked us in was lovely and even helped us with our luggage. We also got an upgrade from a 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom apartment which was very nice.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment we were in was on the third floor with no lift so not ideal if you have mobility issues but we were fine.

• great location and roomy, but drunks in the street made it noisy – Gary from Australia – June 16, 2024 (7/10)

  location
  
  What could be improved: Noisy all night, lots of stairs,

• Very Good – Jacob from Germany – June 1, 2024 (8/10)

  Easy to access any location ( Walkable distance)

• What a place to stay! – Brianna from Australia – May 23, 2024 (7/10)

  Great location and good value for money. Great view!
  
  What could be improved: No toilet roll holder!
  Noise from the kebab shop till early hours
  No dryer or clothes drying rack

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