Hotel Zum Schwarzen Kreuz

Cologne & Northern Rhineland


In the heart of town, this half-timbered old-school hotel offers a retro feel, a quiet library with overstuffed chairs and 30 rooms (some with balconies), as well as a restaurant serving specialities from the Eifel region (mains €9 to €20) and Flammkuchen (tarte flambée). Free wi-fi in public areas only.


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