Gaestehaus Der Dshs, CologneGaestehaus Der Dshs in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 85 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.0, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).Gästehaus Der Dshs is a two-star guesthouse situated within the German Sport University Cologne complex. Located near the Jahnwiese green space and the RheinEnergie stadium, it serves athletes, sports fans, and walkers. The property offers 60 non-smoking rooms featuring modern or retro-80s interiors, desks, and en-suite bathrooms designed for wheelchair accessibility. Guests can use the on-site bistro-restaurant with an outdoor terrace or access the sauna and seminar rooms. While the setting is quiet and green, the room facilities remain functional and basic. The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi and an elevator for easier movement between floors.What stands out

Quiet green surroundings

Accessible en-suite bathrooms

On-site bistro and sauna

Near the football stadium

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Basic room accommodations

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