Boarding-House Burgpark, Cologne

The price was good, and I’d recommend staying here. You have to handle everything yourself, including self check-in. There’s a car park behind the property, with a walking gate leading to the rooms, so you don’t have to go around the building. We accidentally left our shoes inside when we shut the door during check-in. After we called, the woman who handles the cleaning, and also lives here, came and opened it for us. We had folding bikes in the car and rode them into the city centre. It was a bit of a challenge in the hot summer weather, but the distance is quite manageable on any kind of bike.

The rooms are spacious, with a small kitchen, and the toilet was clean. It seems like a good place for families. Check-in and check-out are self-service. I came to the area for an event and found it a little hard to find a nearby hotel. This is a residential area, so there aren’t many places to eat out. If you’re staying longer, you can cook in the room. There are supermarkets and a few restaurants near the train station, about a 15-minute walk away.

Good value, with clean, roomy rooms. Unfortunately, the bus no longer stops right outside.

Clean rooms and great service.