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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Property grounds

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (69)
"Wonderful place to stay in cologne !!"
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Station Hostel For Backpackers
Property entrance

Station Hostel For Backpackers

7.2 out of 10, Good, (309)
"Request to the management for providing towel. They didn't mentioned before booking. Thank God luckily I got my own towel this time"
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Station Hostel For Backpackers
Max Hostel
Shared Dormitory (Sechsbettzimmer)

Max Hostel

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (32)
"Booked a single room and it was clean and a good size. Decent shared area too and plenty of showers / toilets."
Max Hostel
Vegas Hotel
Front of property

Vegas Hotel

5.6 out of 10, (5)
"Very noisy. No daily cleaning of the room."
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Vegas Hotel
BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Restaurant

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (150)
"A fantastic place to stay! "
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

a&o Köln Dom - Hostel

7.2 out of 10, Good, (325)
"great location, nice staff, super comfy bed, nice bathroom, overall good stay!!"
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel
Hostel Heinzelmännchen
Basic Double or Twin Room

Hostel Heinzelmännchen

7.6 out of 10, Good, (134)
"Good location "
Hostel Heinzelmännchen
Deluxe Unterkunft in Bonn
Exterior

Deluxe Unterkunft in Bonn

6.8 out of 10, (5)
"This place is a private house converted into guest rooms, including the cellar. My room was in the cellar. It didn't have a window, only a skylight with a grate across. It was dark and one morning there was a slug crawling on the floor. The bed didn't have a proper mattress or bedding. On top of the bed was a foam topper, on top of that a day blanket and a cover blanket that I don't think were clean. The front door has a key code, but the door was left open most of the time by the other...
Deluxe Unterkunft in Bonn
Mike's Four - Hostel
Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed with shared bathroom

Mike's Four - Hostel

6.0 out of 10, (3)
"Fotoğraflardaki gibi lüx görünümlü asla değil, orta seviye standart bir hostel sadece, Ortak paylaşımlı banyo ve tuvalet olduğunu farkedemeden aldık, Maalesef herşeyi kendiniz temin etmeniz gerekiyor, orta düzeyde bir hostel yatacak yer hariç başka bir hizmet yok. İyice inceleyip karar verin. Mutfak yemek vs yok, su almadıysanız içeceğiniz musluk bile yok maalesef :) "
Mike's Four - Hostel
GZ Hostel Bonn
1 bedroom, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi

GZ Hostel Bonn

5.2 out of 10, (78)
"Very unclean and worn building. Half of it was a building site so works began early in the morning. The basement room had a window that you could hear people moving about all night. The shower and bathroom were so bad we really refrained from using it at all. A taxi driver informed us that there are women who offer extra services in this hostel. AVOID THIS HOSTEL. Wasn’t even cheap compared to other accommodation we were just desperate for somewhere to sleep. "
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
GZ Hostel Bonn
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Cologne Hostels information

Number of reviews
Accommodation
9 Hostels
Lowest Price
€59
Highest Price
€116

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Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Cologne?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Cologne?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Station Hostel For Backpackers - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station). Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. You'll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. A&o Köln Dom - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) and Köln Dom/Central Station (tief). You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Hostel Heinzelmännchen - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Severinstrasse U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. SFN Home Stay - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Bergisch Gladbach S-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and coffee/tea makers.
How many hostels will I find in Cologne?
If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of Expedia's 9 hostels could be a great option.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Cologne?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 936 mm.
What is there to see and do in Cologne?
In general, Cologne is known for its museums, historical sites and cafes. Top attractions include Cologne Cathedral and Phantasialand. Get out into nature with places such as Fühlinger Lake, Nature Reserve Wahner Heide and Turnicher Castle Park. Cultural attractions include Cologne City Museum, Museum Ludwig and Cologne Philharmonic.
What's the best way to get to and around Cologne while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Cologne on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away. An alternative is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To check out more of the area, take a train from Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station or Köln Dom/Central Station (tief).