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Hotel im Wasserturm

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Address
Kaygasse 2, 50676 Cologne
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Phone
+49 221 20080
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Website
hotel-im-wasserturm.de
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About this place Hotel im Wasserturm

Hotel im Wasserturm is one of the most architecturally distinctive hotels in Germany — a 19th-century water tower converted into a 11-floor cylinder hotel with circular rooms and panoramic views. The location in the Innenstadt district puts it within 10 minutes' walk of the Schaafenstraße gay district. The hotel is not gay-specific but has a strong gay-friendly reputation and an LGBTQ+ clientele that appreciates both the architectural drama and the location. During Cologne CSD in July, the hotel is a popular choice for visitors who want a central location with genuine luxury. The restaurants and bar in the lower tower floors are among Cologne's better hotel dining options. Premium pricing applies.

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Sascha Stange
Sascha Stange Jun 2026

Friendly staff, good rooms, generous breakfast buffet, and à la carte options. Only 4 stars because the 2nd and 3rd floors of the parking garage are not connected by an elevator, posing a challenge for people with mobility issues. Check-in and check-out are like something out of the old days. No private service, no express check-out box. On arrival, I waited 20 minutes behind a tour group.

Titus Keller
Titus Keller Jun 2026
Ute Dannenberg
Ute Dannenberg Jun 2026
Ronny Holmer Jensen
Ronny Holmer Jensen Jun 2026
NAEL HUSEYIN
NAEL HUSEYIN Jun 2026

♥️

Kevin O'Brien
Kevin O'Brien Jun 2026

Phenomenal hotel. In a world filled with ugly cookie cutter hotels, this historic water tower is quite the unique experience. Of the 16 nights my family spent on holiday in Germany and Czech Republic, this was our favorite stay. Hilton Honors status was recognized with free breakfast and a phenomenal room upgrade to a two-story King suite with a view of the Kolner Dom out of our window. There are plenty of design elements that highlight the uniqueness of the hotel, including a large gear (presumably from the water tower before renovation) to a list of facts about the building on the wall. We enjoyed an even better view of it both evenings from the rooftop bar. All of the staff were fantastic in the hotel, but especially those working up there. They were profusely apologetic about being understaffed one night, but we felt that even then the service was better than we found elsewhere in Cologne. The location could be a turn off to some, but we hopped on the S-bahn just a block from the hotel when we went to the zoo. Walking back from the Kolner Dom area later that evening took about 20 minutes, and felt safe. I enjoyed only the briefest of time in the sauna suite, as our itinerary was quite full. While large and modern, I wish the temperature was that of a Finnish sauna (90C) and not of a bio sauna (50C). The adjacent gym was huge. Overall, a fabulous stay!

Pascal S
Pascal S Jun 2026

A dream room

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Last updated on 2 August 2026

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