Hotels in Cologne

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Highest-rated hotelHotel Esplanade – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4-star hotel price642 zł per night
Average 5-star hotel price911 zł per night

When's the best time to visit Cologne?

Not sure when to visit Cologne? We analyzed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Cologne.

September

Temperature9°C – 19°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight505 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel215 zł
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October

Temperature6°C – 14°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight441 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel249 zł
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November

Temperature2°C – 8°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight444 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel259 zł
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December

Temperature-1°C – 4°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight424 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel245 zł
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January

Temperature-2°C – 3°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight490 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel245 zł
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February

Temperature-2°C – 5°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight574 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel235 zł
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March

Temperature1°C – 9°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight571 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel245 zł
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April

Temperature3°C – 13°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight631 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel249 zł
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May

Temperature7°C – 18°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight650 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel245 zł
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June

Temperature10°C – 20°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight682 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel240 zł
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July

Temperature13°C – 23°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight707 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel235 zł
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August

Temperature13°C – 23°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight643 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel235 zł
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Finding cheap hotels in Cologne: FAQs

In Cologne, the expected average temperature in September is 14°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 23°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -2°C. The rainiest month is December, and the driest month is April.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cologne with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 142 zł per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 156 zł per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 781 zł per night, and the average price on weekends is 924 zł. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cologne could be Thursday.
The nearest airport to Cologne is Cologne Airport (CGN), which is 15.3km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Dusseldorf International Airport, which is 40.4km from the city center.
Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport, which is 45.1km from the city center.
Dortmund Airport, which is 78.0km from the city center.
Maastricht Airport, which is 83.1km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Cologne, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cologne is currently around 940 zł per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is 215 zł per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cologne is currently around 1 092 zł per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is 225 zł per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cologne is currently around 1 911 zł per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is 509 zł per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cologne is April, with an average price of 597 zł per night. The most expensive month is October, when the average room rate can be up to 1 034 zł per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is 622 zł per night, which is around 23% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Cologne with kids in tow, try Steigenberger Hotel Köln, Premier Inn Köln City Süd, and Leonardo Hotel Köln.