Hotel Allegro
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a riverside four-star in the old town with a wide breakfast choice and a 10-minute walk to the cathedral. Skip it if you are noise sensitive and cannot get an inside room, or if €300 plus a night is beyond your budget.
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Hotel Allegro is a four-star hotel in Altstadt-Süd with a guest score of 8.8 from 612 reviews. That is a smaller review base than many city hotels, so the score is solid but carries a little less weight.
It works well for couples and short city breaks centred on the old town and the Rhine. Pets are allowed according to our data, and the hotel lists family rooms, air conditioning and a restaurant.
Light sleepers should be careful. Guests say rooms facing the street pick up traffic noise when the windows are open, while internal rooms stay quiet. If you cannot request an inside room, think twice.
Location and getting around
The address is Thurnmarkt 1-7, at the corner with Rheingasse. Guests give the location 9.6 and describe a central spot by the river, with short walks to the markets.
Straight-line estimates put the Wallraf-Richartz Museum about 0.4 km away, around 5 minutes on foot. Cologne Cathedral and the Hohenzollern Bridge are each about 0.8 km, roughly 10 minutes. Real routes may add a few minutes.
For a typical sightseeing visit, you can do the main old town sights on foot.
What guests say
Positive reviews focus on two things. The setting by the river, with views mentioned by guests, and the easy walk to the markets. Then the staff, described as friendly, helpful and attentive from arrival.
The main criticism is noise, as covered above. It depends heavily on which side of the building your room faces.
Price compared with our other Cologne picks
We saw €310.89 per night for 2 adults, around €622 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates. Cologne prices in our sample were high across the board.
The sample median was €322.48, which puts Allegro about 4% below it. Our Budget pick, Steigenberger Hotel Köln, was €197.69 per night with a score of 8.3. Our Luxury pick, Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom, a five-star hotel, was €439.95 with an 8.9.
So you pay about €113 a night more than the Budget option for half a point more in guest score and the riverside position. The Luxury hotel adds around €129 a night for only 0.1 points more.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible properties in Cologne, a small sample. Allegro shared second place for review score. Our Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and the reference price together, so it is not the cheapest option. Here it offered a near-top score at slightly under the median price.
Before you book
Room size, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Ask for an internal room if you sleep lightly.
The breakfast menu is broad: continental, Italian, full English or Irish, vegetarian, gluten-free, American, buffet and a breakfast-to-go option. Check whether your rate includes it. Restaurant opening times and any pet fee are not confirmed.
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How far is Hotel Allegro from Cologne Cathedral?
About 0.8 km, roughly a 10-minute walk as a straight-line estimate. The Wallraf-Richartz Museum is closer, around 5 minutes.
Is Hotel Allegro noisy?
Guests say street-facing rooms hear traffic with the windows open, while internal rooms are quiet. Request an internal room if noise bothers you.
Does Hotel Allegro allow pets?
Our data lists pets as allowed. Any fee or size limit is not confirmed, so contact the hotel first.
What breakfast does Hotel Allegro offer?
Options listed include continental, Italian, full English or Irish, vegetarian, gluten-free, American, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether it is in your rate depends on the booking.
How much is Hotel Allegro per night?
We saw €310.89 per night for 2 adults as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.