In central Cologne, this vibrant retreat combines convenience with comfort. Guests connect with free in-room WiFi, refresh at the hair salon, and gather around barbecue grills for casual meals. The on-site shopping mall means essentials are always within reach.
Located in Lindenthal, a neighborhood in Cologne, Design Sleepy Cologne is in the entertainment district. Cologne Cathedral and Melaten-Friedhof are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bergisches Land Nature Park and Nature Reserve Wahner Heide. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Along with a rooftop terrace, this smoke-free aparthotel has self parking and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-in, barbecue grills, and a hair salon are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a coffee/tea maker.
Design Sleepy Cologne offers 13 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 140-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Self parking on site (EUR 12 per night)
Limited onsite self parking
Family friendly
Children stay free (see details)
Free crib
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Dining
Room service (limited hours)
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 24 per night
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate dining area
Entertainment
140-cm flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Pay movies
Outdoor areas
Balcony/patio
Barbecue grill
Rooftop terrace
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Fee: EUR 24 per pet per day
Service animals exempt from fees
Deposit: EUR 48 per stay
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Free bottled water
Hair salon
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a business district
In an entertainment district
Things to do
Shopping mall
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Outdoor lighting
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
1 building
13 units
42 floors
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 24 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 48.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 24.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: EUR 12.00 per night
Pet deposit: EUR 48.00 per stay
Pet fee: EUR 24 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
A late check-out fee will be charged
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 24.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property is also known as
Apartments Köln
Apartmenthotel SC Aparthotel Cologne
Köln Apartments Cologne
Apartmenthotel SC Cologne
Apartmenthotel SC Aparthotel
Apartmenthotel SC
Design Sleepy Cologne Cologne
Design Sleepy Cologne Aparthotel
Design Sleepy Cologne Aparthotel Cologne
Frequently asked questions
Is Design Sleepy Cologne pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of EUR 48.00 per stay and a fee of EUR 24 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 12.00 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Design Sleepy Cologne?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Design Sleepy Cologne?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Design Sleepy Cologne located?
Located in Lindenthal, this aparthotel is steps from University of Cologne and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cologne Cathedral. Volksgarten and Cologne Synagogue are also within 1 mi (2 km). Weisshausstrasse U-Bahn is only a 2-minute walk and Arnulfstrasse U-Bahn is 5 minutes.
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Reviews
Design Sleepy Cologne Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 27 reviews
10 - Excellent
4
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 27 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Kevin
28 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Not your typical hotel. There's no staff in case you have a question, or need something. You are provided with sparse amounts of Soap, towels, blankets, and had just one pillow.
Decent sized room, and the bed was comfortable.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Sarah
12 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are nice and clean. Feels like a studio. I like the location being right by the grocery store (REWE) and several cafes, bakeries, and dining options. It’s right by the train station. There’s also tons of walking paths nearby. We walked all the way to the famous cathedral.
The only down side is there is no one at the reception and it is self check in. My code was not working and my international calling to call the receptionist wasn’t working either. Luckily my husband's phone was working so we were able to get someone to let us in our room at 9 pm. You also have to ask every time to access the elevator to get to your room.
Sarah
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
peter
7 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property in student accommodation block
peter
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Simon
10 March 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Dont book here . Awful , misleading info
I saw previous few reviews for this place , not sure they stayed at the same. Without doubt i would never stay here if it was even free. The most expensive socalled "aparthotel" ive stayed at , and by far the worst!! The rooms are situated on part if floor 2 if a 1960s residential tower block. There is no staff, i contacted them by their answerphone and email ,recieved no reply in the 5days i was there. The only staff were the cleaners who were rude ,bad mannered abd did no cleaning in my room over the days i was there , neither would they help with tv that didnt work or contact the owner on my behalf . If this place was 20euros a night i wouldnt have written a review , but due to the awful staff or lack of and the exorbitant price it was 110euros per night i had to . This place needs health warning if youre planning to stay .its not as advertised its dusty in places . Everything is tatty , its dreadful .t
Der Check-in verlief leider sehr problematisch. Aufgrund eines Systemfehlers mussten wir den Aufenthalt ein zweites Mal bezahlen, was bereits sehr ärgerlich war.
Nachdem wir schließlich die Schlüsselkarte erhalten hatten und das Zimmer öffnen wollten, mussten wir feststellen, dass sich noch mehrere fremde Personen im Zimmer befanden, die dort einfach geblieben waren. Diese wurden erst später vom Reinigungspersonal aus dem Zimmer geschickt.
Aus diesem Grund konnten wir unser Zimmer erst am Abend beziehen. Insgesamt war der Start in den Aufenthalt sehr enttäuschend und schlecht organisiert.Aber das Zimmer wurde vernünftig gereinigt und war sauber !
Jeannine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Eileen
14 December 2025
Check funktionierte erst nach mehrmaliger Kontaktaufnahme über den Betreiber.
Eileen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Patrice
10 December 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
nous vous envoyons la liste des messages sur le site chat HÖTELS .COM qui attendent vos réponses car nous déposons une réclamation pour le remboursement du coût de la fourrière à cause de la non communication des numéros de places de parking demandés sans retour !
vendredi
pourriez vous nous dire svp quels sont les numéros des deux places attribuées à l’hôtel ? nous payons cette place et aimerions connaitre à quel endroit se garer .?. merci d’avance
vendredi
mon message précédent est relatif aux places de parking de l'hôtel Sleeply cologne
LUNDI
Malgré nos demandes répétées voir messages précédents, nous n'avons pas eu les numéros de place du parking Sleepy Cologne. Conséquence ce matin notre voiture a été mise en fourrière . Coût élevé pour récupérer la voiture chez CHRISTOPHORUS. Nous sommes garés aujourd'hui à l'une des deux places ENFIN RENSEIGNEE ! Nous souhaitons le remboursement de ce coût de fourrière . Bien cordialement
Il y a 9 heures
Despite our repeated requests (see previous messages), we have not received our parking space numbers for the Sleepy Cologne car park. As a result, our car was impounded this morning. The heavy cost to retrieve the car at Christophorus. We are currently parked in good space – FINALLY PROVIDED! We request a refund for this impoundment fee. Sincerely,
We are waiting for a fair solution to our parking problem. Then we will write our review.
Patrice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hakan
10 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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So an für sich, gibt es an den Hotel was die zimmer Trifft kein problem.
Wir fanden es nur ziemlich umständlich alles selber heraus zu finden und alles selber zu erledigen.
Parklplatz anfrage musste selber organisiert werden.
Zimmer wahl war am Anfang falsch
Frühstück?
Antonio
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Daniela
13 March 2024
Wir versuchen fair zu sein.
Positiv:
digitaler, relativ einfacher Check-Inn
Sonderwünsche wurden überwiegend erfüllt
Zimmer oberflächlich relativ sauber
Badezimmer schön, gute Dusche
Die wenige Kommunikation war freundlich
Kostenfrei Kaffee-Kapseln, Zucker, Marmelade
Sehr positiv: Nadja, die bemühte, nette Zimmer-Fee, hilfsbereit und freundlich.
Neutral/negativ:
Kein Parkplatz verfügbar. Deswegen hatten wir eigentlich gebucht. Am Ende hatten wir das, was wir NICHT wollten: eine Stunde um den Block gefahren ("parken können Sie rund ums Haus") - keine Chance. Am Ende landeten wir auf dem öffentlichen Parkplatz ampido (18 Euro pro 24 Std, da man nur 10 Euro aufladen kann wurde es teurer), gute zehn Minuten Fußmarsch v. Appartement. Mit Gepäck ungünstig und nachts gefährlich.
TV und Kaffeemaschine defekt. Bekamen erst am zweiten Tag Ersatz, da wir abends durch die Parkplatz-Suche spät ankamen und nicht direkt alles getestet haben. Anfangs ging die Organisation von einem Bedien-Fehler aus (der es nicht war).
Ich habe ein Deluxe Studio gebucht mit Balkon. Es gab keinen Balkon (es hat sowieso geregnet) und die Zimmer-Größe lässt auf ein Eco-Zimmer schließen. Das ist eine Annahme, ich habe kein anderes Zimmer gesehen, außer Bilder. Prinzipiell nicht schlimm, aber ein Preis-Unterschied.
Staub hinterm TV nicht zu knapp.
Einrichtung teils abgewohnt und Kleinigkeiten zu reparieren.
Anregung: Zimmer vor jedem neuen Gast prüfen (Checkliste!) und Kaffeemaschinen tauschen. Dann gut.
Daniela
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Denise
13 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Prima accommodatie. Is even zoeken waar de ingang is. Wordt niet met een bordje of iets aangegeven. Ingang is bij de Unicenter op de hoek van het gebouw. Je moet de receptie/doorman vragen om deur te openen naar de liften/ingang van het hotel. Verder ging het inchecken met de machine prima. Kamer was ruim en netjes. Tram opstapplaats is aan de overkant en makkelijk te nemen.
Durch früheres ankommen in Köln war es kein Problem früher einzuchecken. Das Personal war sehr nett und hat sich direkt darum gekümmert, dass das Zimmer schnell gesäubert wurde.
Bis in die Innenstadt ist es nicht weit.
Das Hotel ist aufjedenfall weiterzuempfehlen!
To start.. you should look for Sleepy Cologne otherwithe you never find the hotel hidden in the big tower with a small sign. The tower is old and you have to ask at the main entrence to open the door to jump in the elevator and go to the second floor. It's an old building...
The guy at the front desk was nice. Just forgot to ask for the tax refund since it was a buisiness trip.. too late and we couldn't go back. But offer a free coffee which I didn't take because I'm not drinking coffee..
Room really clean. Simple, but convenient.
Towels looks a little bit like at home... old and the less coloured.
WLAN useless in the evening.. to many connections?
And really noisy from the street...
Was ok for one night and because I needed to go the the university. Otherwise I won't recommend for longer. There are not much in the near. But ok you can jump in the U-bahn in front to go easily in the cit center!
Schön eingerichtete, neue, saubere Appartments. Check in über Automaten funktioniert gut und problemlos. Freundlicher Service. Zentrale Lage Nähe Uni und Uniklinik. Allerdings ziemlich lauter Straßenverkehr (Fenster sind aber gut schallisolierend). Direkte Umgebung ist sicher, aber nicht so schön.
Christoph
4/10 Poor
Veselin
10 November 2025
Veselin
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Dominique
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication