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This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 1.2 mi from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

Good and location in heart of cologne..❤️ friendly staff but facilities are not the best
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
4,202 reviews
Price from
$84.92
1 night, 2 adults

This youth hostel is located in the Riehl district of Cologne, just 2 miles from the historic district. It offers budget rooms, free parking spaces, and a 24-hour reception.

Amazing clean modern place!
Review score
8.0
Very Good
3,719 reviews
Price from
$106.72
1 night, 2 adults

Just 2953 feet from the Cologne Exhibition Center, this modern city hostel is an ideal base for visitors to the Rhine metropolis and the Rhineland region.

Only the location is good
Review score
7.6
Good
2,676 reviews
Price from
$111.40
1 night, 2 adults

Just 492 feet from Cologne Central Station, this hostel offers bright, clean rooms and free Wi-Fi internet in public areas.

The location was really good, next to the HBF. Facilities were good and staff was really friendly
Review score
7.2
Good
4,027 reviews
Price from
$102.43
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively located in the Nippes district of Cologne, Hostel MaRu Living C9 is located 1.8 miles from Musical Dome Köln, 1.9 miles from Cologne Cathedral and 1.9 miles from Cologne Central Station.

Check in was easy and contact to the facility was quick and they are helpful.
Review score
6.9
Pleasant
129 reviews
Price from
$82.41
1 night, 2 adults

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Hostel 45 is located in Bonn, a 6-minute walk from Bonner Kuenstlerhaus and 0.8 miles from August Macke Haus Museum.

Great staff. But there's a need for more presence.
Review score
8.2
Very Good
1,060 reviews
Price from
$67.43
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Review score
8.2
Very Good
1,556 reviews

404-Hostel in Cologne provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge and a terrace.

It was a good stay and a nice personal. The room was big and clean. The beds in my opinion weren't comfortable
Review score
8.0
Very Good
676 reviews

Featuring free WiFi and lockers in the rooms, Black Sheep is centrally located in Cologne. Köln Süd Railway Station is just 1640 feet from the hostel.

The location and beds were comfortable
Review score
6.8
Pleasant
799 reviews

Max Hostel is located in Bonn, 656 feet from AnBau 35. Free WiFi is provided. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen at the property.

Near center, very friendly stuff, everything clean and nice, i would recommend :)
Review score
7.2
Good
598 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $147.97
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 920 reviews
    Great location but There was no internet No safety box
    Guest review by
    Danar sidiq
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $100.84
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 4,202 reviews
    Big and confortable bed with curtain, shelf and a socket to charge devices. Also big lockers in the room and helpful staff. It was also no problem with check in at night. Although it was not the cheapest, but for this quality it was still a good price. One of the best hostels I have ever been to. :)
    Guest review by
    Jakab
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $139.41
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 2,676 reviews
    Great staff, great location, massive rooms. Probably the best hostel I have ever stayed in.
    Guest review by
    Senthilnathan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $147.69
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 2,743 reviews
    As Koln room rate is not cheap as a tourist city in general, pay US13 more and you can get a single room with private bath instead of dormitory bed of hostel. Really can’t complain for it. It’s quite worth for solo traveler. Room is a bit old in facilities but clean in basic, quite similar to student dorm (in terms of single room). Location is good just one metro stop to Dom. (Can even by foot for 15-20 minutes). Have supermarket within 5 minutes on foot.
    Guest review by
    Cara
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $100.84
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 4,202 reviews
    I stayed in the 4-bed female dormitory. The bed was super comfy, the bulk has curtains to offer privacy. Each guest has a spacius locker to use, you don'y need to use your own padlock. Bathrooms and common areas are very clean. Complimentary tea and coffee. Helpful and friendly staff. The hostel is easy to reach by public transportation. It's located closed to downtown. I felt safe.
    Guest review by
    Moonsun
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 3,719 reviews
    the price is so cheap and all the property are not disappointing, clean and friendly. one of the best Hostel, that i have ever stayed in
    Guest review by
    Wulandari
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    3.1
    Poor · 418 reviews
    Great location! Very easy to get anywhere you need Kiosk newsagent right outside, alcohol/toiletries/snacks Great value for money Friendly staff Clean rooms Simple check in and check out Feels safe - we were happy to leave our stuff in the room for the 5 day stay Great public transport links (cheap scooters, trams/subway nearby) Comfortable beds Ceiling fan + great ventilation
    Guest review by
    Craig
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $122.86
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 1,556 reviews
    The hostel is just in front of the subway station. It was reasonably clean and offered a minimum for a cheap stay over. It will provide the essencial if you need just a place to sleep.
    Guest review by
    Aline
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $103.02
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 7,850 reviews
    Cheap hostel, nice to spend a night or two in Cologne. Located on a busy street with many bars and clubs around it. every room has a shower and a toilet. overall not bad if on a budget.
    Guest review by
    Lado Nickolas
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $96.92
    Review score
    6.2
    Pleasant · 2,283 reviews
    Cheap and cheerful hostel-like accommodation - great location. Clean and safe, with friendly staff.
    Guest review by
    Nick
    Solo traveler

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