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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Travelers find a convenient base for exploring Cologne at this hostel where local flavors await at the on-site restaurant and top attractions are easily accessible

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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl sits in the heart of Cologne, offering a vibrant atmosphere for families and independent travelers. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, relax in the garden, challenge friends in the game room, and access free WiFi throughout public areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 beds)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Located in Nippes, a neighbourhood in Cologne, DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl is in a shopping district and on a river. Chocolate Museum and Palladium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cologne Cathedral and Neumarkt. Travelling with kids? Make time for Cologne Zoo, or enjoy an event or a match at LANXESS Arena. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
An Der Schanz 14, Cologne, NW, 50735

What's nearby

  • Cologne Zoo - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cologne Cable Car - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Claudius Therme - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn - 3 min walk
  • Hansaring Station - 5 min drive
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Radix & Anima - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Schmitz & Nittenwilm - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Imbiss am Elefantenpark - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zoo Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sawaddee - ‬19 min walk

About this property

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Family-friendly hostel remodelled in 2019 and located near Cologne Zoo
Located close to Claudius Therme and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds, DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, 9 meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in reception, games and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 169 rooms have amenities such as safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • 9,128 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1981
  • Renovated entire property - August 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to be members of Hostelling International or an affiliate, such as German Youth Hostel Association. Guests must present a valid membership card at check-in. Guests who are not members may purchase a membership online or at the reception desk at check-in. Special membership fees may be available for schools, clubs, and other institutions. Members from outside Germany are subject to the regulations in their country of origin, but non-members from abroad can also purchase welcome stamps at this hostel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Cologne
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel Cologne
DJH Köln-Riehl
DJH Köln-Riehl City-Hostel
Köln-Riehl DJH
DJH City Hostel Köln Riehl
DJH CityHostel KölnRiehl Host
DJH City Hostel Köln Riehl
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Cologne
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl located?

This family-friendly Cologne hostel is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cologne Zoo, Claudius Therme and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. Palladium and Cologne Cathedral are also within 3 mi (5 km). Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn is only a 3-minute walk and Slabystrasse U-Bahn is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

benbelgacem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room, small bathroom, great location. Easy to reach, and plenty of transportation to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hariom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful place to stay in cologne !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

faby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very cozy place, easy to get to and has some snacks that you can easily buy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good "garage", bike place to store overnight. Good breakfast. Pupils from schools can be a bit noisy. But hostel usually very quiet after 10pm
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ifeanyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the Train-station and very accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hostel which feels more like a hotel but with the social aspect of a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Hochung

Disliked: Room comfort
The hallways on the fifth floor smelled of urine. You have to pay to borrow a towel. The mattress covers were old and weathered, and the bed themselves were extremely tiny.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! I would have stayed longer if there were rooms available. Beautiful grounds and close to transportation. More like a resort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

Good value for money. Good connection to the city by public transport
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and well organized
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasneem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my stay at this hostel and found it to be affordable and comfortable. All staff members were friendly and welcoming. The only thing I didn’t find quite right was the laundromat as the washing machine was out of service during my stay, but it wasn’t a big deal for me. Looking forward to visit Cologne and stay at this hostel again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

The hotel is good value for money. We knew it wouldn’t be so central. But in fact the connection with public transport is very good. The room was very spacious. Beds comfortable and a lot of storage in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room is very clean but I didn’t like the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaveri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful view of the Rhine from my balcony. Simple but tasty breakfast. Generally, quiet but the heavy doors and lock mechanisms were a little intrusive with guests coming and going. But overall, a wonderful place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stated for 1 night, was fine. the sink is next to the beds so it can get a bit noisy at night in the shared rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located a little distance away from the city but the public transport can get you there asap. The service was great; the staff were very helpful anytime I had questions about my stay. My only complaint is the washer and dryer. They dont work very well because of their old age
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good, but to warm rooms. No fan nor adjustable A/C in room.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

拓

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
いっぱい的なホテルです。よかったです
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima kamer, netjes en schoon. Aardig personeel, dichtbij de metro.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer top. Personal top. Lage top. Durchweg positiv. Danke Wir kommen wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marjolein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fijne matrassen, goede prijs en prima ontbijt. Wel raar dat er geen handdoeken op de kamer zijn en dat je die tegen betaling moet halen bij de receptie.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes Personal, schöne Zimmer, super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Alles fein
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025