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Our top choices for Cologne hostels

Terrace/patio

1. Station Hostel For Backpackers

Station Hostel For Backpackers
Altstadt-Nord
7.2 out of 10, Good, (331 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Ronald
$69 nightly
The price is $77
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Station Hostel For Backpackers
Exterior

2. DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Nippes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (104 reviews)
"Great Enjoyed visiting and would visit again!"
United States
Samantha L.
$120 nightly
The price is $135
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Free daily continental breakfast

3. BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Stadtbezirk Bonn
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (168 reviews)
"Incrediblely fun place. Way more fun than a normal hotel. A+. Great staff. "
United States
Gregory
$93 nightly
The price is $106
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total with taxes and fees
BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Reception

4. Max Hostel

Max Hostel
Old Town Bonn
7.8 out of 10, Good, (44 reviews)
"It was clean and very helpful staff. I enjoyed staying at Max."
Canada
Dr. Vipin
$61 nightly
The price is $69
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
Max Hostel
Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed with shared bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

5. Mike's Four - Hostel

Mike's Four - Hostel
Friedrichstadt
6.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"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 :) "
Turkey
Huseyin Kaya
$74 nightly
The price is $79
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Mike's Four - Hostel
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Top Cologne Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were brilliant. We were allowed to check in a little early, which was very welcome after delays in arriving. Being only 1 stop down from the station was also great too. Aircon in the hotel is fantastic and very quiet. The room we shared between the 4 of us was huge and the beds very comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was also great with a good selection as well as having continental and cooked breakfast. It's great to see the Premier Inn brand we know and love in the UK is alive and thriving in Germany too. If we are ever back in Koln, we will definitely book this hotel again."
Emma 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

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Cologne Hostels information

Number of reviews
647
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
$69
Highest Price
$135

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 more 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 exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices, and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Cologne?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to start looking: Station Hostel For Backpackers - Located within a 5-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You'll find towels, showers, and free WiFi in all rooms. DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. Rooms come with showers and bed sheets. Hostel Heinzelmännchen - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Severinstrasse U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and multilingual staff at this property. You'll find towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms. Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz City- Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn and Cologne Messe-Deutz Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a restaurant. You'll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Hotelzimmer in Wesseling Brühlerstr - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking at this property. You'll find towels, TVs, and hair dryers in all rooms.
How many hostels should I expect to find in Cologne?
If you're in the market for an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of Expedia's 7 hostels could be a great choice for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Cologne?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 37 inches.
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 like Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne, Forstbotanischer Garten Köln, and Fühlinger Lake. 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 in your back pocket 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), situated 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn, and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station, or Köln Dom/Central Station (tief).

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