Hopper Hotel St Josef, CologneHopper Hotel St Josef in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 52 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 2.6. Rooms from about $103 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hopper Hotel St Josef is a boutique hotel set in an 1891 building located on a quiet side street in Cologne’s Südstadt district. The property features 65 air-conditioned rooms equipped with oak floors, walnut furniture, and stone bathrooms. Guests can access a fitness centre, a wellness area, a garden, and a terrace. On-site facilities include a bar and a restaurant that serves breakfast daily. This hotel suits travellers looking for a historic setting near Volksgarten Park. While the interior design is modern, some guests have noted issues with room size and the condition of the building's fixtures.What stands out

On-site gym and spa

Daily breakfast included

Pet friendly policy

Quiet neighbourhood location

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Building requires renovation

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