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Our top choices for Cologne hostels

1. DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Nippes

Samantha L.

3.315.876 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

2. Station Hostel For Backpackers

Old Town Cologne

Ronald

1.449.061 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel

Stadtbezirk Bonn

Gregory

2.771.180 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

4. Max Hostel

Stadtbezirk Bonn

Dr. Vipin

1.813.285 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed with shared bathroom

5. Mike's Four - Hostel

Friedrichstadt

Huseyin Kaya

2.172.636 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Top Cologne Hotel Reviews

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderfully central hotel with excellent staff, comfortable rooms and a very good breakfast, Enjoyed everything about this hotel."

Maritim Hotel Köln

10/10 Excellent

"Meilleure chambre d’hôtel que j’ai eue à Cologne. C’était ma 7e visite. Nous sommes arrivés dans la nuit en raison d’un retard de vol. Le personnel au check-in a été super gentil et efficace. La chambre était immense, à bon prix et l’air climatisé fonctionnait parfaitement. Il etait difficile d’avoir de l’eau chaude pour la douche du matin par contre."

URBAN LOFT Cologne

10/10 Excellent

"Double Double-pane windows facing the train tracks kept the noise to a whisper day and night. They gave me a wheelchair accessible room that had the biggest shower I've ever seen in the EU. Breakfast is extra, and continental style, but they had something hot every day and the lobby 'co-working' space was very nice. Only complaint would be the stained and worn carpets on the first floor hallways."

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and convenient hotel for a short visit to Koln for a couple of days with my son. Great choice of food in the hotel breakfast buffet, although there were also good local cafe options a short walk from the hotel too. Easy to walk into the city centre (15-25 mins walk) to the major tourist areas/sights. Hotel has a decent amount of on-site parking, although it costs €23 Euros per day, and the entrance to it does involve you having to go around the back of the hotel and down a one-way side road to get to it. We took a wrong turn initially, so had to do another loop to access it. We stayed on the top (17th floor) and there was a great view of the river & skyline from the room. Would definitely stay here again if visiting the area."

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

8/10 Good

"Our room was huge, with enough room for the bed for my husband and I, plus twin beds for our two kids. It even had a little seating area and an electric kettle which was great for cup of noodles sorts of meals. The only issue was during check-in when the staff notified us that we had two rooms booked when we knew we'd only booked one. They insisted it was Expedia's mistake and must be fixed on Expedia's end, because as a policy they do not cancel 3rd party reservations. We called Expedia and they said they only saw the one room and therefore could not cancel a second, insisting it was an error on the hotel's end. It ended up being a very frustrating experience for everyone involved but in the end they found a way for the extra room to be canceled by a manager higher up. I really appreciated the woman at the front desk for working really hard to find a solution for us. The male front desk worker had a less professional demeanor and bordered on rude. After that situation was sorted out, we were very happy with the hotel. The breakfast buffet was delicious and had tons of appetizing choices. The second elevator started working during our stay which helped with wait times. The location was excellent with a train stop just down the street, a grocery store a couple blocks away, and a laundromat across the street."

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Cologne Hostels information

Number of reviews	651
Accommodation	7 Hostels
Lowest Price	1.449.061 ₫
Highest Price	3.315.876 ₫

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.

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 7 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 Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne, Fühlinger Lake and Brühl Castle. 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).

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5. Mike's Four - Hostel

Top Cologne Hotel Reviews

CityClass Hotel Alter Markt

Maritim Hotel Köln

Steigenberger Hotel Köln

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery

AMERON Köln Hotel Regent

URBAN LOFT Cologne

Mauritius Hotel & Therme

Premier Inn Köln City Süd

Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark

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5. Mike's Four - Hostel

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