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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, (103 reviews)
"Great Enjoyed visiting and would visit again!"
United States
Samantha L.
The price is P7,304
P8,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Terrace/patio

Station Hostel For Backpackers

Station Hostel For Backpackers
Old Town Cologne
7.2 out of 10, Good, (329 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Ronald
The price is P4,804
P5,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Station Hostel For Backpackers
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 P3,685
P4,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Max Hostel
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 P4,786
P5,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, 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 P4,814
P5,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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

CityClass Hotel am Dom

CityClass Hotel am Dom

8/10 Good
"The staff was wonderful and very friendly and kind. The bed was comfortable and the room was very nice. The air conditioning was a bit weak and sometimes we felt warm at night. The location could not be beat!"
Mary A 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
CityClass Hotel am Dom

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Cologne Hostels information

Number of reviews
314
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
P4,219
Highest Price
P8,206

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: 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. You'll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Station Hostel For Backpackers - Located within a 5-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You'll find towels, showers, and free WiFi in all rooms. 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 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 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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