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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 10 minutes on foot.

- Queen size bed in girl dorm with curtain I sleep like a baby every night. - Bar at the hostel always have event my favorite event is song to sing. they have it every monday (I guess). - not so far from restaurants or kiosks - staff very friendly and helpful

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Wonderful
3,571 reviews
Price from
$32
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.

Quite clean and neat, everything was smooth. The reception was swift and trustworthy.

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8.1
Very Good
534 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

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.

Room and bathroom was so clean. I really liked the breakfast, all you want to eat is there. Location is perfect, 10 min walk to the cathedral.

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7.5
Good
2,079 reviews
Price from
$53
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.

its location is so good right next to a tram station that could take you to literally everywhere, the room is nice and windows are huge.

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7.9
Good
1,289 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

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.

Very friendly and helping people. A place we felt safe staying in and we would definitely recommend it! Clean beds, clean rooms, good bathrooms, perfect location close to the train station AND low prices: everything exceeded our expectations!

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7.1
Good
3,554 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

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.

It is great location with spacious parking. We could hear birds singing in the morning, lovely drive to downtown. Property is exceptionally clean. Breakfast was amazing with a good choice of ham/salami, cheese and bread. Buns and jams were very tasty. Staff is friendly and helping.

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7.8
Good
2,910 reviews
Price from
$45
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
Review score
104 reviews
Price from
$44
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.

I liked the location of the Hostel. Tram and train stops were nearby. You could buy your own breakfast from the shop next door.

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6.5
Review score
649 reviews
Price from
$61
per night

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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: $133.95
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,571 reviews
    Everything was amazing, one of the best hostels i've been to.
    k
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.95
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,571 reviews
    Best hostel ever <3
    Faustine
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $200.91
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,333 reviews
    Great location, cheap, clean
    Michael
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $133.95
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,571 reviews
    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!
    Apoorva
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $133.95
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,571 reviews
    I loved everything from the ballerina theme to the friendly workers ....the best hostel in Köln
    D
    Dua Eh
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.95
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,571 reviews
    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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $112.96
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,910 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.
    Bruce
    Young couple
  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,230 reviews
    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
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $100.57
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,287 reviews
    -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
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $107.23
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,220 reviews
    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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