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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.

B
Birgit
From
Switzerland
Great place, very welcoming staff and perfect location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,013 reviews
Price from
US$90.87
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.

Z
Zinat Ara
From
Bangladesh
This hotel is just above the underground station with a great connectivity across the city. The rooms were okay but clean. The most amazing thing is their shared kitchen. You will always have plenty of food from them and the free foods from other guests. The staff were fantastic and super cooperative.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,423 reviews
Price from
US$117.96
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.

A
Anna
From
Russia
I really loved this hostel and enjoyed my time there. It is located in the picturesque park, where the birds sing every day. The views from the window are upon green trees and river. Good breakfast included - typical breakfast buffet. Free parking. Hair dryer is given on the reception.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,467 reviews
Price from
US$145.15
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.

A
Ariadna
From
Spain
perfect location next to the train station, 10 monita away from lanxess arena and 10 monita as well from the cathedral, friendly staff, cleanliness, lockers for luggage available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,708 reviews
Price from
US$144.90
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.

T
Tivadar
From
Serbia
Close to the train stn. comfortable clean bed. clean showers. room enough big.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,711 reviews
Price from
US$88.41
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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews
Price from
US$75.74
1 night, 2 adults

404-Hostel

Nippes, Cologne

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

A
Anna
From
Armenia
Very comfortable, great price and location. The host has fair rules which are clearly explained and is ready to answer any questions (we were explained the best ways to get to the city center and Koelnmesse, where the Gamescom was) Also, there was a nice small breakfast, which saved us time and gave energy. Overall, great stay and thank you to the host!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 641 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.

G
Ghotbi
From
United Kingdom
Honestly so good for the price clean, has amenities can’t complain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 764 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 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 12 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.

C
Conor
From
New Zealand
Friendly staff and probably the cleanest hostel I've ever stayed in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 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.

B
Birgit
From
Switzerland
Great place, very welcoming staff and perfect location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,013 reviews
Price from
US$90.87
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.

Z
Zinat Ara
From
Bangladesh
This hotel is just above the underground station with a great connectivity across the city. The rooms were okay but clean. The most amazing thing is their shared kitchen. You will always have plenty of food from them and the free foods from other guests. The staff were fantastic and super cooperative.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,423 reviews
Price from
US$117.96
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.

A
Anna
From
Russia
I really loved this hostel and enjoyed my time there. It is located in the picturesque park, where the birds sing every day. The views from the window are upon green trees and river. Good breakfast included - typical breakfast buffet. Free parking. Hair dryer is given on the reception.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,467 reviews
Price from
US$145.15
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.

A
Ariadna
From
Spain
perfect location next to the train station, 10 monita away from lanxess arena and 10 monita as well from the cathedral, friendly staff, cleanliness, lockers for luggage available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,708 reviews
Price from
US$144.90
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.

T
Tivadar
From
Serbia
Close to the train stn. comfortable clean bed. clean showers. room enough big.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,711 reviews
Price from
US$88.41
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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews
Price from
US$75.74
1 night, 2 adults

404-Hostel

Nippes, Cologne

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

A
Anna
From
Armenia
Very comfortable, great price and location. The host has fair rules which are clearly explained and is ready to answer any questions (we were explained the best ways to get to the city center and Koelnmesse, where the Gamescom was) Also, there was a nice small breakfast, which saved us time and gave energy. Overall, great stay and thank you to the host!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 641 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.

G
Ghotbi
From
United Kingdom
Honestly so good for the price clean, has amenities can’t complain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 764 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 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 12 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.

C
Conor
From
New Zealand
Friendly staff and probably the cleanest hostel I've ever stayed in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 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 6.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 764 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,708 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,013 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,711 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$86.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,013 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$152.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,708 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$86.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,013 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$169.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,467 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$105.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,423 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