Hotel a&o Köln Dom (Cologne, Germany)

Many guests like the closeness to Dom Cathedral, St. Andreas Church, Old Town, Köln Hauptbahnhof Train Station, and the river. Restaurants and shopping are within walking distance. Restaurants that serve authentic German food and familiar fast food restaurants like McDonald's give a variety of dining options they can walk to. A number of guests say that the easy to access by car, train or bus makes visiting surrounding activities more convenient.

Most guests say that rooms are cleaned daily and have a clean appearance and fresh smell.

Some guests point out that larger rooms are available for families. Children under the age of 17 stay free with cribs available for those under two years of age. Guests visiting for business appreciate the low prices, large rooms, and meeting facilities.

Guests mention that the rooms have no TV or coffee/tea making facilities in the rooms. Some guests are quick to point out that a large TV is available in the lobby and coffee and tea are available in community areas. Some note that the free Wi-Fi is weak but it can be upgraded for a small fee.

Several guests say that the rooms are small, with little room to move around. However, the rooms are consistent with those in other hostels and most guests find them adequate for sleeping.

A handful of guests feel that the rates are high for basic rooms with few amenities. Additional fees are charged for some services including additional towels. The majority of guests believe that the location and cleanliness of the hostel more than make up for the cost and cite the hotel as being budget-friendly.