This was our second visit to Altera Pars, which might be enough recommendation in itself. Our room was again warm (we were there for the New Year!), well-decorated, clean and spacious. The staff were friendly and efficient. Location is on a quiet side-street but only 100m from Neumarkt which hosts a number of fairs and markets and has a good... More

Altera Pars is basic clean hotel near downtown Koln. The cathedral is about 10-15 min walk from the hotel, and large Koln shopping area is right around the corner. Rooms are clean, and service is very friendly, but do not expect any extras here.

I stayed for three nights in a single room in this tiny hotel, which belongs to an Italian restaurant. The hotel itself is located in central Cologne, only 3 minutes away from the shopping area in the old town and 2 minutes from the closest metro station. I had to attend an exhibition at the Cologne Trade Fair, which can... More

This hotel just off the Neumarkt in Cologne is a clean, well appointed three star hotel that serves a good breakfast. I had a double room (41) over four nights for single occupancy including breakfast at 65 euro per night. The room was simply but comfortably furnished. The bed was comfortable and the linens were of good quality. The bathroom... More

My friends and I had 3 rooms at this hotel last weekend for 4 nights and I was very pleasantly surprised by what we got for our money. Our main criteria were location and 'budget-ish' price and this looked to be a very good compromise. As such, I was expecting small rooms and dated decor for the price, but what... More

obnoxious unhelpful rude staff when making booking very snappy staff and unprofessional responses to my intial inquiries Judging by the way they handle their telecomunnications I would not even consider this hotel ever again as there are so much more better branded , better located hotels in this lovely city Be warned!

I stayed at the Altera Pars for 10 days in October 2008. Although this hotel is gay owned, it’s not a gay place. It’s ideally located, very close to public transportation and shopping, yet reasonably quiet. For 79 € including a good buffet breakfast, I had a room of about 13 sqm (140 sqft) plus 3 sqm bathroom on the... More

I was in Koln during the low season so the price was great. Did not have a reservation, just walked in and asked for a room. The staff was friendly (gay owned I believe). The room was great, comfy bed, very spacious, nice furniture, great lighting, tasteful decor and excellent marble bathroom. The hotel had a restaurant on site, looked... More