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Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

A
Alexandra
From
Colombia
Bedrooms and bathroom everything neat and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,015 reviews
Price from
US$90.45
1 night, 2 adults

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

The Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel lies in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, just a 12-minute underground ride from Cologne Cathedral. It offers simple rooms, free Wi-Fi and a modern café.

K
Klara
From
Poland
Great for solo women. Very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,421 reviews
Price from
US$117.42
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Riehl, Cologne

This youth hostel is located in the Riehl district of Cologne, just 3 km from the Old Town district. It offers budget rooms, free parking spaces, and a 24-hour reception.

K
Kila
From
Italy
Nice location, near from the metro, near from the Botanical Garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,443 reviews
Price from
US$144.48
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz

Deutz, Cologne

Just 900 metres from the Cologne Exhibition Centre, this modern city hostel is an ideal base for visitors to the Rhine metropolis and the Rhineland region.

M
Maria
From
Italy
Location, the facilities were a wonderful addition.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,698 reviews
Price from
US$144.23
1 night, 2 adults

Station - Hostel for Backpackers

Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

Just 150 metres from Cologne Central Station, this hostel offers bright, clean rooms and free Wi-Fi internet in public areas.

A
Aybala Nazli
From
Turkey
Perfect location , 3 min distance to Kolner Dom, central station and city center , very safe zone and hostel , staff was speaking english fluently and they were very helpful , clean bed sheets and towels , comfy pillows and bed , it was a lovely and safe stay , definitely will rebook in case of need :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,724 reviews
Price from
US$88.01
1 night, 2 adults

Max Hostel

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Max Hostel is situated in Bonn, 200 metres from AnBau 35. Free WiFi is provided. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen at the property.

V
Veselin
From
Bulgaria
The place is a nice location for easy navigating in the town. The hostel is worth it, the staff are good and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews
Price from
US$75.39
1 night, 2 adults

404-Hostel

Nippes, Cologne

404-Hostel in Cologne provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Maria Jose
From
Spain
Have been my first time in a Hostal. It was a good experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews

Black Sheep

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

Featuring free WiFi and lockers in the rooms, Black Sheep is centrally located in Cologne. Köln Süd Railway Station is just 500 metres from the hostel.

M
Mikelis
From
Estonia
I liked the location of the Hostel. Tram and train stops were nearby. You could buy your own breakfast from the shop next door.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews

Kölnotel Hostel, Apart & Suite

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

Directly opposite underground trains and trams, this hotel lies in the lively Ehrenfeld district of Cologne. It offers rental bicycles and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Hostel 45

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Situated in Bonn, within 500 metres of Bonner Kuenstlerhaus and 700 metres of Opera Bonn, Hostel 45 features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

J
James Paredes
From
Philippines
The place is well maintained and secured. It is good that the door downstairs has a passcode for the safety of the guests. The area is convenient especially it's walking distance to nearby landmarks and food establishments. I like the ambiance and size of the room. It is good that the room has its own sink and mini refrigerator. The room in this hostel have a better privacy compare to the other hostels. The lobby staff and the cleaning staff are friendly and accomodating to the guests. For my week stay I enjoyed it and felt comfortable because it feels like my personal room from my home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,041 reviews
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Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

A
Alexandra
From
Colombia
Bedrooms and bathroom everything neat and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,015 reviews
Price from
US$90.45
1 night, 2 adults

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

The Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel lies in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, just a 12-minute underground ride from Cologne Cathedral. It offers simple rooms, free Wi-Fi and a modern café.

K
Klara
From
Poland
Great for solo women. Very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,421 reviews
Price from
US$117.42
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Riehl, Cologne

This youth hostel is located in the Riehl district of Cologne, just 3 km from the Old Town district. It offers budget rooms, free parking spaces, and a 24-hour reception.

K
Kila
From
Italy
Nice location, near from the metro, near from the Botanical Garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,443 reviews
Price from
US$144.48
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz

Deutz, Cologne

Just 900 metres from the Cologne Exhibition Centre, this modern city hostel is an ideal base for visitors to the Rhine metropolis and the Rhineland region.

M
Maria
From
Italy
Location, the facilities were a wonderful addition.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,698 reviews
Price from
US$144.23
1 night, 2 adults

Station - Hostel for Backpackers

Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

Just 150 metres from Cologne Central Station, this hostel offers bright, clean rooms and free Wi-Fi internet in public areas.

A
Aybala Nazli
From
Turkey
Perfect location , 3 min distance to Kolner Dom, central station and city center , very safe zone and hostel , staff was speaking english fluently and they were very helpful , clean bed sheets and towels , comfy pillows and bed , it was a lovely and safe stay , definitely will rebook in case of need :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,724 reviews
Price from
US$88.01
1 night, 2 adults

Max Hostel

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Max Hostel is situated in Bonn, 200 metres from AnBau 35. Free WiFi is provided. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen at the property.

V
Veselin
From
Bulgaria
The place is a nice location for easy navigating in the town. The hostel is worth it, the staff are good and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews
Price from
US$75.39
1 night, 2 adults

404-Hostel

Nippes, Cologne

404-Hostel in Cologne provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Maria Jose
From
Spain
Have been my first time in a Hostal. It was a good experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews

Black Sheep

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

Featuring free WiFi and lockers in the rooms, Black Sheep is centrally located in Cologne. Köln Süd Railway Station is just 500 metres from the hostel.

M
Mikelis
From
Estonia
I liked the location of the Hostel. Tram and train stops were nearby. You could buy your own breakfast from the shop next door.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews

Kölnotel Hostel, Apart & Suite

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

Directly opposite underground trains and trams, this hotel lies in the lively Ehrenfeld district of Cologne. It offers rental bicycles and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Hostel 45

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Situated in Bonn, within 500 metres of Bonner Kuenstlerhaus and 700 metres of Opera Bonn, Hostel 45 features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

J
James Paredes
From
Philippines
The place is well maintained and secured. It is good that the door downstairs has a passcode for the safety of the guests. The area is convenient especially it's walking distance to nearby landmarks and food establishments. I like the ambiance and size of the room. It is good that the room has its own sink and mini refrigerator. The room in this hostel have a better privacy compare to the other hostels. The lobby staff and the cleaning staff are friendly and accomodating to the guests. For my week stay I enjoyed it and felt comfortable because it feels like my personal room from my home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,041 reviews
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Looking for a hostel?

Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,443 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,421 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,698 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,015 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,724 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$110.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,015 reviews
Big and confortable bed with curtain, shelf and a socket to charge devices. Also big lockers in the room and helpful staff. It was also no problem with check in at night. Although it was not the cheapest, but for this quality it was still a good price. One of the best hostels I have ever been to. :)
Guest review by
Jakab
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$307.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,698 reviews
Great staff, great location, massive rooms. Probably the best hostel I have ever stayed in.
Guest review by
Senthilnathan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$110.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,015 reviews
I stayed in the 4-bed female dormitory. The bed was super comfy, the bulk has curtains to offer privacy. Each guest has a spacius locker to use, you don'y need to use your own padlock. Bathrooms and common areas are very clean. Complimentary tea and coffee. Helpful and friendly staff. The hostel is easy to reach by public transportation. It's located closed to downtown. I felt safe.
Guest review by
Moonsun
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$196.97
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,443 reviews
the price is so cheap and all the property are not disappointing, clean and friendly. one of the best Hostel, that i have ever stayed in
Guest review by
Wulandari
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$104.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,421 reviews
The hostel is just in front of the subway station. It was reasonably clean and offered a minimum for a cheap stay over. It will provide the essencial if you need just a place to sleep.
Guest review by
Aline
Solo traveller