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The 10 Best Hostels in Cologne, Germany

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This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft is a 2-minute walk from Moltkestraße Underground Station and a 4-minute walk from Rudolfplatz Underground Station. Cologne Main Station can be reached in under 30 minutes on foot.

The front offered to take care of the luggage after we check out

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9
Superb
3,598 reviews
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US$38
per night

404-Hostel in Cologne provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Museum Ludwig is 4.1 km away and Cologne Cathedral is 4.2 km from the hostel.

clean and comfortable within walking distance of cafe/bars/pubs/takeaways

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8.1
Very good
541 reviews
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US$25
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Just 900 metres from the Cologne Exhibition Centre, this modern city hostel is an ideal base for visitors to the Rhine metropolis and the Rhineland region. Cologne Cathedral and the Old Town are a 15-minute walk away.

organized and clean also very close to the city center

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7.5
Good
2,095 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

The Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel lies in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, just a 12-minute underground ride from Cologne Cathedral. It offers simple rooms, free Wi-Fi and a modern café.

All of the bright rooms at the Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel have a private bathroom and lockers.

Excellent atmosphere. I strongly recommend stay a few days there

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7.9
Good
1,294 reviews
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US$25
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Just 150 metres from Cologne Central Station, this hostel offers bright, clean rooms and free Wi-Fi internet in public areas. The Cologne Cathedral is a 4-minute walk away from the Station – Hostel for Backpackers, and guests can enjoy a bar, cafe and restaurant on-site.

The guys from the reception are very kind, greetings to them, my flight was delayed but I still managed to check in a little before 12pm. I booked a mixed room but only women were accommodated in the room, thank you for that. The room is huge and spacious. The beds are comfortable. Although it is close to the station, you can't hear anything from the outside, so you can sleep well. Showers and toilets are in the corridor common to that floor. But there was no crowd, they were free.

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7.1
Good
3,581 reviews
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US$29
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This youth hostel is located in the Riehl district of Cologne, just 3 km from the Old Town district. It offers budget rooms, free parking spaces, and a 24-hour reception.

All rooms at the Jugendherberge Köln Riehl have modern furniture and a private bathroom.

Good breakfast, near to tram station.

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7.8
Good
2,924 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Featuring a casino, FeWo Hostel is set in Cologne in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, 1.4 km from Saint Gereon's Basilica and 2.5 km from Cologne Central Station. The property is located 2.6 km from National Socialism Documentation Centre, 2.6 km from Cologne Cathedral and 2.7 km from Theater am Dom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

Was nice that the room was only for the 2 people we booked and we could lock the door.

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3.4
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106 reviews
Price from
US$46
per night

Featuring free WiFi and lockers in the rooms, Black Sheep is centrally located in Cologne. Köln Süd Railway Station is just 500 metres from the hostel.

There is also a shared kitchen at the hostel for guests wanting to prepare meals. Alternatively, a number of eateries can be found within 250 metres of the property.

The location is perfect. Very close to the city centre, also the tram stop is right in front of the hotel. Rooms, bedding, bathrooms were all very clean and comfortable. Also the staff were nice and helpful. The hotel was very good beyond my expectation. If I go to Cologne again, I would prefer to stay here. Thanks!

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6.5
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651 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Well set in the Deutz district of Cologne, FanHostel European Championship 24 Cologne City Center is set 1.1 km from Köln Messe/Deutz Station, 1.2 km from KölnTriangle and 2.9 km from Wallraf-Richartz Museum. The property is around 3.1 km from Cologne Chocolate Museum, 3.3 km from Museum Ludwig and 3.4 km from Cologne Philharmony. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Lanxess Arena.

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Price from
US$510
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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    Everything was amazing, one of the best hostels i've been to.
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    Great location, cheap, clean
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    one of the best hostels i have been to, super clean and the room themes are amazing! the bed is very spacious and the location is also very good!
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    I loved everything from the ballerina theme to the friendly workers ....the best hostel in Köln
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    9.0
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    Staff were nice, hostel was in a great location, it was very hoy and they gave out free cold water from the fridge. Value for money
    Mason
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  • Avg. price/night: US$117.63
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
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    Rated good
     · 2,924 reviews
    A short train ride out of the city, by a beautiful park. Comfortable, very clean facilities. Room was very big as it was designed for wheelchair access. Free continental breakfast in the mess hall too. Considering it is a youth hostel, it was very good. The students were very polite and the usual noise level of the young students dropped down in the evening. All was quiet for bedtime.
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    Staff were welcoming and helpful, Our bikes were stored in a cellar which we felt was safe. Great location close to town centre attractions.
    Michael
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    6.3
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    -great location - beds were pretty comfortable, well equipped with a good fridge and a fan, no AC though. -cheap and cheerful. Service is fine. Ideal for a utilitarian short stay.
    Ashley
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    7.8
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    The hotel is in a great location being a minute or two from the Hauptbahnhof. The property is clean, safe and secure and the staff were helpful with things like ordering taxis. There was free WiFi that performed reasonably well speed-wise. The room was clean and it had a newish bathroom with good water pressure and plenty of hot water. The bed was comfortable and clean and I enjoyed my stay.
    Joseph
    Group

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