I was luckier than Jan. The people at Arthouse did book me in the system. But my luck stopped there. The first shock was right in front of the door of the flat. There was a terrible smell all over the cramped hallway, as if a sheep with excessively long and outrageously wet wool had died there several months ago. I tried everything to get rid of the stink, but soon I discovered that only holding my breath while locking the door and then running as fast as possible to the exit could keep me alive. Second shock when I entered the apartment. Extremely small and sparsely furnished. So sparsely that there was only ONE pillow, although they knew there will be two people in the flat and I am most generous in calling that rag with a handfull of cotton stuck in it pillow. Our solution: I had to sleep on a reasonably dirty cushion snatched from the only armchair in the apartment, after carefully wrapping it in a towel. Third shock when I sit on the bed, which immediately let go, crushing down to the floor. However, thanks to my extensive DYI experience, I was able to somehow fix it. I am proud of my carpenter skills, although I had to sleep really, really motionless. Fourth shock there was nothing in the kitchen. And I am not talking about sugar, salt, coffee or oil although I both found and left behind tons of those in every self catering flat I rented throughout Europe. I am talking about dish washing liquid and sponges, I am talking about knives!!! There was only one dull knife with a 4 cm blade. Good thing Solingen is quite close! And fifth and final shock it took Arthouse Apartments more than 5 weeks to return my 50 euro deposit and, of course, they gave back only 48 euros 2 euros banking commission. In conclusion, I ABSOLUTELY do not recommend Arthouse apartments, unless the alternative is sleeping in front of the Dom. Although even that would be a nicer option, if you get your hands on a couple of Kolsch beers. read more

Ich habe im Juli 2012 eine Woche im Apartement in der Bismarckstrasse 44 gewohnt. Die Wohnung ist gut im Ausggehviertel gelegen (im belgisches Viertel um den Friesenplatz) und funktional eingerichtet. Das Doppelbett ist sehr bequem, wenn auch ein bisschen schmal. Zur Ausstattung des mit Parkettboden ausgestatteten Apartements zählen eine Stereoanlage, ein Fernseher, ein schmaler Schrank, ein Tisch mit 2 Sesseln, eine Couch sowie ein kleines Kästchen. Die dem Wohn-Schlafraum angeschlossene Küche verfügt über 2 Elektroplatten, eine Spüle, eine Mikrowelle, einen Kühlschrank. Sämtliche Küchenutensilien (Töpfe, Pfannen, Besteck, Gläser) etc. sind vorhanden. Mangels Rolläden oder dichter Vorhänge lässt sich allerdings das Apartement nicht abdunkeln, sodass es gegen 5.00 Uhr bereits taghell im Zimmer ist. Das fensterlose Bad verfügt über eine Wanne und einen Waschtisch. Die Apartments in der Bismarckstrasse sind für lärmempfindliche Menschen nicht zu empfehlen, da sich im Haus u.a. eine Bar befindet, in der bis 6.00 Uhr morgens laut die Musik spielt. Positiv ist der gute Service der Anbieter von Arthouse Apartements. Die Damen bemühen sich sehr um die Kunden, tun alles das richtige Angebot zu finden, sind jederzeit erreichbar und lösen jedes Problemchen allenfalls umgehend. Einfach große Klasse. Auch die Anmietunmg gestaltet sich problemlos und alle Zusagen werden genauestens eingehalten. Der Anbieter ist sehr seriös und unbedingt weiterzuempfehlen. read more

Depends on your needs. I am here from the States receiving medical treatment. Cologne is very easy to get around, whether walking or using the Underground. First stay at Pantaleons Wall nice & quiet, excellent locale to Barbarossaplatz & Zulpicher. Inside apartment very minimalist & a bit worn, stains on furniture, I covered couch with sheet I bought. Very roomy. You have to buy your own dishoap, sponges, etc. Organic Basic Bio market close by. Second stay at Bismarkstrasse, more hip neighborhood, farther from Underground stop (Frisenplatz), smaller (cheaper), very limited cookware, SUPER NOISY from the bar downstairs, EVERY NIGHT except Sunday/Monday. Great coffeshop below, Basic Bio & Hulc Bio nearby. A good laugh for Americans...you cannot check in on a Sunday "because you might be noisy" (observing quiet Sundays a bit archaeic in my opinion) yet today, Sunday as I write this an inline skating event is blaring music from a live band and every other night the bar downstairs pumps techno from 10 pm to literally 5 or 6 am! read more

Ich habe fuer 2 Monaten in der Wohnung am Bismarckstrasse-44 gewohnt und bin damit sehr zufrieden. Rewe, viele Cafes und Restaurants, supermaerkte sind alle benachbart. Die Wohnung war klein (ca. 35 m2, ein Zimmer, kleine Kueche und Badezimmer) aber die Lage war ausgezeichnet! Die wohnung direkt in der Naehe von Friesenplatz. Die Arthouse-Apartments leute waren sehr nett und hatten sehr kurzfristig es geschafft, fuer mich eine Wohnung einzurichten. Die Putzservice war auch sehr dienlich und komfortabel. Die zwei kritische Punkte waren: 1. Internet; es war manchmal zu langsam fuer Skype 2. keine Waschmaschine Ich wuerde die Wohnung weiterempfehlen. read more

Wir, Ehepaar, haben für eine Woche im 2-Zi-Appartement in der Humboldtstr. 15 gewohnt. Das Appartement liegt in einer ruhigen Seitenstraße und ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man zum alltäglichen Leben benötigt. Schön wäre noch die Ergänzung von Besen und Spiegel. Alles für uns nötige war fußläufig erreichbar: Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants, Apotheken, Straßenbahn Die Abwicklung lief problemlos und die Ansprechpartnerinnen von Arthouse waren sehr nett, hilfreich und spontan. Für unsere nächsten Aufenthalte in Köln ist Arthouse apartments einer unserer ersten Ansprechpartner. read more

We stayed with Arthouse Apartments for the first time and found the experience to be perfect. It's a stylish clean, modern, apartment in a great location! The process of transaction was smooth and trouble free with prompt responses to any questions we hadand we had quite a few. We were arriving late and paid a little extra to have them arrange a taxi to pick us up from the airport with the key to the apartment in hand. I would highly recommend them and for sure be coming back next time we're in Cologne! read more

Staying in Arthouse Apartments is a must!! I rented an apartment from Arthouse for one month, and my stay was very comfortable and pleasurable. The apartment was ideally located in central Cologne which was great for shopping, restaurants, bars etc. I found the staff friendly and helpful and they were quick to respond to my needs and requests. I would highly recommend Arthouse apartments to anyone planning a short or long term trip to Cologne, my trip would not have been the same with out them! read more

I travel to Koln twice a year, for business, and always stay at Arthouse apartments. Firstly their locations are very central, and secondly they are always clean and spacious far better than staying in a cramped hotel room with no catering facilities. Last apartment I stayed in was on the ring, bang in the heart of things and was furnished to a very high standard. As this was my 8th time staying with Arthouse, and never having a problem, I would highly recommend them to a colleague or friend. read more

I travel to Köln for work several times and I was very satisfied from Arthouse apartments. The flat is located very near to the city center and vey close to supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, shops, metro and other facilities. The apartment is clean and furniture fine. The Arthouse staff support your requests of extra cleaning, internet connection and public informations. Great stay. Highly recommended. read more