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Our top choices for Cologne hostels

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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Nippes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (101 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, friendly staff."
United Kingdom
benbelgacem
$132 nightly
The price is $148
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Terrace/patio

Station Hostel For Backpackers

Station Hostel For Backpackers
Old Town Cologne
7.2 out of 10, Good, (327 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Ronald
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
Station Hostel For Backpackers
Free daily continental breakfast

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Stadtbezirk Bonn
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (166 reviews)
"Incrediblely fun place. Way more fun than a normal hotel. A+. Great staff. "
United States
Gregory
$78 nightly
The price is $89
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Reception

Max Hostel

Max Hostel
Stadtbezirk Bonn
7.8 out of 10, Good, (44 reviews)
"It was clean and very helpful staff. I enjoyed staying at Max."
Canada
Dr. Vipin
$60 nightly
The price is $69
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Total with taxes and fees
Max Hostel
Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed with shared bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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
$79 nightly
The price is $84
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Mike's Four - Hostel
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Top Cologne Hotel Reviews

CityClass Hotel am Dom

CityClass Hotel am Dom

10/10 Excellent
"For such a price - so excellent!!! I could not believe!!! Location --- perfect. Breakfast -- great. Just Wow!!! Best hotel in Germany for my experience."
Alexander 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
CityClass Hotel am Dom

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Cologne Hostels information

Number of reviews
537
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
$69
Highest Price
$148

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 - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station). 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 Forstbotanischer Garten Köln, Fühlinger Lake, and Turnicher Castle Park. Cultural attractions include Museum Ludwig, Cologne Philharmonic, and Musical Dome.
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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