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Our top choices for Cologne hostels

Terrace/patio

Station Hostel For Backpackers

Station Hostel For Backpackers
Old Town Cologne
7.2 out of 10, Good, (328 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Ronald
The price is ฿1,795
฿2,017 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Station Hostel For Backpackers
Exterior

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Nippes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (102 reviews)
"Great Enjoyed visiting and would visit again!"
United States
Samantha L.
The price is ฿3,984
฿4,477 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Free daily continental breakfast

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Stadtbezirk Bonn
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (167 reviews)
"Incrediblely fun place. Way more fun than a normal hotel. A+. Great staff. "
United States
Gregory
The price is ฿2,618
฿2,997 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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
The price is ฿2,015
฿2,307 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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
The price is ฿2,638
฿3,053 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Mike's Four - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Cologne Hotel Reviews

Maritim Hotel Köln

Maritim Hotel Köln

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful stay at the Maritim Hotel Köln and would happily stay here again. The room was spotless when we arrived, and we really appreciated having reliable air conditioning during some warm July days. The hotel is in an excellent location, it is an easy walk to Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town, the Rhine, and plenty of great restaurants and shops. We were able to explore most of the city centre on foot, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The staff were consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. Check-in and check-out were smooth, and everyone we interacted with made us feel welcome. If I had to find one small criticism, it would be that the elevators could be a little slow during busy times, but it was a very minor inconvenience and didn’t take away from an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, this is a clean, comfortable, well located hotel with outstanding staff, and we’d recommend it to anyone visiting Cologne."
Warren 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Maritim Hotel Köln

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Cologne Hostels information

Number of reviews
313
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
฿2,017
Highest Price
฿4,477

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: Station Hostel For Backpackers - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station). You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You'll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. 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. Rooms come with showers and bed sheets. Hostel Heinzelmännchen - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Severinstrasse U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff at this property. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz City- Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn and Cologne Messe-Deutz Station. Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. You'll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Hotelzimmer in Wesseling Brühlerstr - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking at this property. You'll find towels, TVs and hairdryers in all rooms.
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. Major attractions include Cologne Cathedral, LANXESS Arena and Phantasialand. Get out into nature with places such as Forstbotanischer Garten Köln, Blackfoot Beach and Fühlinger Lake. 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 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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