Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne sits in the heart of the city, blending modern charm with genuine hospitality. Guests connect with in-room WiFi and unwind at the cozy bar or coffee shop/cafe after a day of sightseeing. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive, helpful staff.
Located in Cologne, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bergisches Land Nature Park and Nature Reserve Wahner Heide, while Musical Dome and Stadtgarten are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Hohenzollernring 79-83, Cologne, 50672
What's nearby
MediaPark
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Neumarkt
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Old Market
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Cologne Cathedral
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Friesenplatz
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Getting around
Friesenplatz U-Bahn
2 min walk
Cologne West Station
8 min walk
Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Kaffeesaurus
3 min walk
Starbucks
1 min walk
Brauhaus Päffgen
3 min walk
H&A TagesBar
3 min walk
Akira
2 min walk
About this property
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne
Hotel near Cologne Cathedral
Close to Musical Dome, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 186 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 24 for adults and EUR 24 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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100% renewable energy
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
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Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 24 for adults and EUR 24 for children
Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Hotel
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Cologne
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Hotel Cologne
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?
As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne on 2026/4/6 start from NT$3,440, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.
What time is check-in at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne located?
Located in Innenstadt, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Friesenplatz, Cologne Cathedral, and Musical Dome. Stadtgarten and St Gereon's Basilica are also within 10 minutes. Friesenplatz U-Bahn is only a 2-minute walk and Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn is 5 minutes.
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Reviews
Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 394 reviews
10 - Excellent
250
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 394 reviews
8 - Good
103
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 394 reviews
6 - Okay
29
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 394 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 394 reviews
2 - Terrible
7
Reviews
8/10 Good
anne
2025/11/28
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, room was veryclean.. and friendly staff.
Great stay in hotel. Room is clean but you have to be close to the person you are sharing with as the shower opens into the room. Staff very friendly and nice bar area. Would definitely stay again
Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Tim
2025/11/6
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were a great size and spotlessly clean.
Marshall amps in each room were very tempting but I never heard anyone fully rocking out with a it of the guitars available so either every guest was very respectful or the noise proofing very good.
The eco friendly approach to linens was novel, finally a hotel that rewards you for being environmentally conscious!
It’s a nice hotel, similar to citizen M checkin experience and bar service. The bread was cold and dry, the food variety is limited, would be nice to have scrambled or sunny side up eggs, rather than only boiled eggs. The staff are well trained and are service minded, polite and helpful. The rooms are good, clean. Pillows are less than basic. Shower and other amenities are very good.
25 walk from the Dom.
hotel was a bit too automated for our liking, although the staff were excellent.
Tea and coffee only available is a booth on each floor, with a precarious hot water dispenser, I burned my finger.
Staff were excellent, friendly, helpful and plenty of them.
Could do with comfier chairs in the bar/restaurant.
Nice selection at breakfast.
Lovely hotel we stay at for the same business trip annually. Comfy beds, modern rooms with great facilities and the most amazing in-room shower & sink area with the best light-up mirror. Love it and wouldn't enjoy anywhere else in Cologne as much.
Great place, staff really friendly. Nicely situated in the city, easy to drop the car and walk to visit and going to restaurant. A very nice place to stay.
Such a gorgeous place to stay! Book breakfast in advance or it's very expensive. Their in-room hygiene products are excellent and smell so good! Great place.
Fun hotel with everything you need. Walkable to all attractions and underground stop on the corner. Lots of nice bars and restaurants close by. Excellent staff.
Fantastic location and really cool ambiance. One quip if anything, the pillows were a little to soft for my liking. Other than that, will stay here again, keep up the great work guys!
Great location and helpful staff. Loved the jazz theme and their green initiatives such as no housekeeping in return for a free drink at the hotel bar. Room comfortable and clean too
Nice room , but a bit cramped. Bar was nice but needs more variety of normal top shelf alcohol . Breakfast was fine , scrambled eggs would be a good add.
I had the best experience at Ruby Ella. The staff was lovely and so helpful. I loved the hotel. It was so modern and cool. I would totally recommend to any one and I will try to stay at their locations from here on out. It was a great experience.
Love the crew welcoming people helping us to find good restaurant where to see overall we were very happy and we recommend people to try this place. It’s beautiful. It’s clean very modern. Thank you.
Zvard z
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2024/12/22
3 out of 5 stars
>The staff was friendly.
>The hotel is modern, new and located close to the city hart of Cologne.
>The bar is nice.
>Price/quality was not okay; It was not worth the price.
>The AC / heating system does not work well: I had to turn off the heating system during the night a couple of times because it went on and on again on 22 degrees.
>The construction of the shower is not done well; half the room gets wet when you take a 5 min shower (water flows on the ground into the room).
>Although the staff was friendly, it took them 30 minutes to prepare a drink at the bar. There should be more focus on the staff.
All together: 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Kevin
2025/1/25
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nicely decorated, well appointed and spacious room. Good location with lots of bars and restaurants and a quick U-Bahn ride to the centre. Galleys on the 2nd and 4th floor with a coffee/tea station and ironing board is a nice touch.
Self-check in process took longer and seemed to require inputting far more information that usual when a member of staff checks me in. It was annoying after a long day of work and travelling and felt very impersonal. It just seems like a way to cut costs for the hotel and more work for the customer.
Was given the choice between a welcome drink and room cleaning for the second day of my stay. I don’t see why it should be one or the other but I chose the celaning service and my room looked barely cleaned the next day with the floor dirty and the bedding looking messy. Again just seemed like another way to cut costs and standard of service.
Amazingly clean room, simple, but stylish and great for a weekend break. The glass partition wall between bedroom and shower could be a test for friends sharing a room (there is a curtain, but I’m not sure how private this is).
Staff were very nice and helpful. Check-in/checkout were effortless. Whilst there are no kettles in rooms each floor has a pantry where you can get teas and coffees at no extra cost.