XXL-Cologne Cathedral Apartment

XXL-Cologne Cathedral Apartment Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to XXL-Cologne Cathedral Apartment on Eigelstein, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from the name alone. But you know what? This four-star place surprised me right away. The building sits in Altstadt-Nord, and I mean literally a stone’s throw from the cathedral — you can actually see those iconic twin spires from some angles. The entrance feels more like stepping into a boutique residence than a typical hotel, which makes sense given the apartment setup they’ve got going on.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about staying in Cologne‘s old town — most places claim to be “centrally located,” but this one delivers. I could walk to the cathedral in maybe three minutes, and the main train station is close enough that you don’t need to stress about catching trains. The Eigelstein area has this authentic local vibe that tourists often miss. There are these little Turkish bakeries and family-run shops mixed in with the more obvious tourist spots, so you get a real feel for how people actually live here.

The Space Itself

The room — well, it’s more like having your own little place in the city. Each unit comes with a proper kitchen setup, which honestly saved me a fortune on meals. I mean, you can grab fresh ingredients from the market near Heumarkt and actually cook something decent. The space feels bigger than typical hotel rooms, and there’s this practical German efficiency to how everything’s laid out. Nothing fancy, but everything works exactly as it should.

What Makes It Work for Couples

I can see why couples rate this place so highly — there’s something nice about having your own little nest in the city rather than just another hotel room. You can make coffee in the morning without dealing with crowded breakfast rooms, or grab a bottle of Kölsch and enjoy it on your own terms. The whole setup just feels more intimate and less touristy. Plus, wandering back from dinner through these old cobblestone streets actually feels romantic, not like you’re trudging back to some generic chain hotel.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

Look, this isn’t the flashiest place in Cologne, but it gets the fundamentals right. The location really is as good as they claim — I never felt like I was missing out on anything because I could walk everywhere that mattered. The apartment-style setup means you’re not constantly dealing with hotel staff and lobby crowds, which some people love. And honestly? For the price point in this part of the city, you’re getting solid value. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in for a few days and actually feel like you’re living in Cologne rather than just passing through.

XXL-Cologne Cathedral Apartment Accommodations

Reviews of XXL-Cologne Cathedral Apartment

• Very Good – Christian from Germany – August 8, 2025 (8/10)

• perfeita – Boletta from Brazil – August 6, 2025 (9/10)

  Adoramos o apartamento, superou nossas expectativas.
  Ao redor tem todo tipo de comercio, e otimos restaurantes.
  A Acomodação de otima qualidade, tudo muito organizado, adoramos os mimos, na esquina tem um mercado e proximo uma otima padaria.
  
  What could be improved: Dificil achar lugar para estacionar.

• Exceptional – Pelin from Turkey – July 4, 2025 (10/10)

  Çok temiz ve konforluydu. Konumu çok iyiydi. Daire büyük ve tertemizdi. Beklentimizin çok üzerindeydi. Çok memnun kaldık. Teşekkür ederiz.

• Excellent location in good appartment but let down by small things. – Daniel from United Kingdom – June 29, 2025 (7/10)

  Property is in an ideal location. Very central for everything on a 5~10 minute walk. Train station 4 minutes so ideal. The apartment was very large and clean ( spotless ) with easy out of hours access via key code. Owner very responsive on booking.com messages ( not on what’s app ). Liked having 2 toilets. Compared to other offers this is a good value well placed room.
  
  What could be improved: Noisy and I mean noisy until early hours – albeit central location you may expect this. Wouldn’t be any good for younger kids or if you were light sleeper.
  Area around the accommodation was not great but have stopped in worse neighbourhoods. I would be on your guard around the streets with some undesirables around.
  Pillows were soft squares – be better with proper pillows.
  Fridge door didn’t shut properly
  Shower didn’t drain properly ( noted on previous reviews) These small things would be easy to sort.
  There was a fan in the kitchen but bedrooms were hot with no air con. Weather was 24/25 but it would have been uncomfortable any warmer. Albeit windows open fully which helps.
  
  Take ear buds !

• It was a stay that met our basic needs and we were satisfied overall. – Betul from Turkey – June 26, 2025 (8/10)

  The rooms are very spacious, and the kitchen has everything you need. Everywhere in the house was clean. There is a washing machine and dryer. It’s also very close to the train station and a supermarket.
  
  What could be improved: There was no air conditioning, so it was difficult to sleep during hot weather. The bedrooms face the main street, and it was noisy until late at night. There is a wifi but the signal is not strong in all rooms. The bathroom drain was slow. The pillows were very large and quite flat, more like cushions than actual pillows, which made sleeping a bit uncomfortable.

• Wonderful – Erindyah from Indonesia – June 23, 2025 (9/10)

  The location is perfect — just a short walk to the Cologne Cathedral. The apartment is spacious, clean, and check-in was easy.
  
  Having a washing machine and dryer was a big plus for a traveler like me. There’s a halal restaurant and supermarket right across the street, which was super convenient.
  
  The area can be a bit busy during the day, but it’s quiet at night. Overall, a very comfortable and well-located place to stay.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Wonderful – Timo from Finland – June 17, 2025 (9/10)

• Parfait – Mathieu from Belgium – May 8, 2025 (8/10)

  Confort; grand appartement.

• Big apartment clean – Dr from Pakistan – May 2, 2025 (8/10)

  Size very big clean near to station
  
  What could be improved: No review so I took a risk ut it is worth it
  Needs sound proffing

• Fair – Meryem from Germany – April 26, 2025 (5/10)

  There is no problem about house except the location.House and bed sheets were clean.But there is no wifi.
  
  What could be improved: The neighbourhood was unsafe.we heard even gunshots.If you are planning to stay late nights out and turn back home, this house will not be good choice for you.

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