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Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

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 beds were extremely comfortable, staff were very kind and helpful, and everything was very clean. I loved the themed rooms, and everything was well laid out.

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9
Superb
3,630 reviews
Price from
€ 34.78
per night

Pott Hostel - Zimmervermietung

Essen

Situated in Essen, 2.6 km from Railway Museum Bochum, Pott Hostel - Zimmervermietung features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is around 5.6 km from Kunsthaus Essen, 7.5 km from Old Synagogue Essen and 7.6 km from Stoppenberg Collegiate Church. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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9.2
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
€ 55.65
per night

H.ostel Münster

Münster

This hostel is perfectly located on the green Marienplatz square in Münster, just to the south of the Old Town district. H.ostel Münster offers free WiFi and a 24/7 reception selling snacks.

Newly opening in autumn 2018, the hostel has a wide range of air-conditioned rooms. All rooms feature chic design, innovative beds and a lockable rollaway container for personal belongings. Bed linen and towels are provided free of charge. it was one night stay at H.ostel Muster, I got to the city very late in the night and the reception was working normally, the room I got was very clean, nice space, nice bathroom with good hot water. Clean bad sheets and tower, spacious locker. it is not a big hostel with huge common area, not party hostel what for me is good. I would really recommend it.

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8.4
Very good
4,449 reviews
Price from
€ 20.64
per night

BaseCamp Bonn

Bonn

Rooms in individual compartments of an old train carriage, and uniquely styled mobile homes with themes ranging from flower power to space shuttle are offered by this hostel. Free WiFi is also available. Very fun concept! Great with children, big space for them to run around and play. It functions as an indoor campsite. I recmend to anyone who likes the concept of campsites.

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8.3
Very good
1,341 reviews
Price from
€ 38.58
per night

Backpackers Düsseldorf - SELF CHECK-IN

Friedrichstadt, Düsseldorf

This contemporary hostel is centrally located in Düsseldorf’s Friedrichstadt district. Just 15 minutes’ walk from the Old Town, it offers comfortable rooms with free WiFi.

Backpackers Düsseldorf provides bright and modern dormitory and lounge areas. Rooms at the hostel are non-smoking, and guests enjoy free use of lockers. Amazing place for rest, clean, super soft bed and especially would like to mention free beer 😍

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8.1
Very good
2,547 reviews
Price from
€ 28.98
per night

DJH Jugendgästehaus Adolph Kolping

Dortmund City Centre, Dortmund

This centrally located hostel in Dortmund is 800 m away from the Dortmund Main Station. It is open 24/7 and offers free WiFi access.

The hostel offers continental breakfast and guests can also book a lunch and dinner buffet. I loved everything about this place. The best lodging out of all the ones I have been this summer throughout Europe. You get more than what you pay for.

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8.4
Very good
2,263 reviews
Price from
€ 42.21
per night

Strandhaus Hagen

Hagen

Set in Hagen and within 5.6 km of Hagen Central Station, Strandhaus Hagen has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 6.3 km from Theatre Hagen, 7.2 km from Stadthalle Hagen and 15 km from Dortmund Zoo. Westfalenpark Dortmund is 18 km from the hostel and Westfalenhallen is 19 km away. Very friendly welcome, lovely room and super restaurant. Excellent stop for cyclists on the Ruhrtalradweg!

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8.5
Very good
353 reviews
Price from
€ 69
per night

Hostel am Niederfeldsee

Altendorf, Essen

Attractively set in the Altendorf district of Essen, Hostel am Niederfeldsee is situated 2.4 km from Colosseum Theater, 2.4 km from University of Duisburg-Essen and 2.9 km from The Unperfecthouse. The property is around 2.9 km from Limbecker Platz, 3.2 km from GOP Variety Theatre Essen and 3.4 km from Grillo Theatre. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are very clean including the small shared kitchen and the shared bathroom. The lake near the hostel is a good place for a walk.

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8.3
Very good
271 reviews
Price from
€ 49
per night

The Bunk Hostel

Suedviertel, Essen

Ideally located in the Suedviertel district of Essen, The Bunk Hostel is located 200 metres from Aalto Theatre, less than 1 km from Grillo Theatre and a 4-minute walk from Philharmonic House Essen. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Essen Central Station. great location, clean, friendly staff

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8.1
Very good
852 reviews
Price from
€ 25.47
per night

Hostel WohnZimmer-Essen

Huttrop, Essen

Hostel WohnZimmer-Essen has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Essen. Located around 1.8 km from Old Synagogue Essen, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.8 km away from Essen Central Station. The accommodation offers nightclub and a shared kitchen. All three of the staff were amazing. Especially the older gentleman, very friendly and very helpful.

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8.1
Very good
933 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

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