Hotels in Cologne

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When’s the best time to visit Cologne?

Not sure when to visit Cologne? We analysed 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 return flight34 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel53 €
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October

Temperature6°C - 14°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight41 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel60 €
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November

Temperature2°C - 8°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight50 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel60 €
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December

Temperature-1°C - 4°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight68 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel58 €
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January

Temperature-2°C - 3°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight72 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel48 €
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February

Temperature-2°C - 5°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight72 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel55 €
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March

Temperature1°C - 9°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight72 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel58 €
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April

Temperature3°C - 13°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight154 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel58 €
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May

Temperature7°C - 18°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight131 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel57 €
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June

Temperature10°C - 20°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight158 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel56 €
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July

Temperature13°C - 23°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight168 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel54 €
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August

Temperature13°C - 23°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight241 €
Cheapest 3-star hotel55 €
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Fast facts

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Highest rated hotelHotel Ludwig Superior – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4 star hotel price122 € per night
Average 5 star hotel price192 € per night

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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 35 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 35 € per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 191 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 216 €. 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 centre.

Other airports include:

Dusseldorf International Airport, which is 40.4km from the city centre.
Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport, which is 45.1km from the city centre.
Dortmund Airport, which is 78.0km from the city centre.
Maastricht Airport, which is 83.1km from the city centre.
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 228 € per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 54 € per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cologne is currently around 270 € per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is 55 € per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cologne is currently around 458 € per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is 121 € per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cologne is September, with an average price of 149 € per night. The most expensive month is October, when the average room rate can rise to 239 € per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is 149 € per night, which is around 21% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Cologne with kids in tow, try Steigenberger Hotel Köln, Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza and Leonardo Hotel Köln.