Nice hostels in Cologne
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Best-rated
Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Live entertainment
This Cologne hostel is 2 km from the historical market Alter Markt Square and 2.2 km from such cultural venues as the Ludwig Museum. In addition, the giant Gothic Cologne Cathedral can be found nearly a 30-minute walk from the hostel.
Families can have quality time by visiting the established Cologne Zoological Garden, which is 3.9 km away.
Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft
This Cologne hostel is 2 km from the historical market Alter Markt Square and 2.2 km from such cultural venues as the Ludwig Museum. In addition, the giant Gothic Cologne Cathedral can be found nearly a 30-minute walk from the hostel.
Families can have quality time by visiting the established Cologne Zoological Garden, which is 3.9 km away.
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Top location
Station - Hostel For Backpackers
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Nestled in the Altstadt-Nord district, the hostel is approximately a 5-minute walk from Der Spiegel Gallery.
You can also visit the reliquary tomb "Shrine of the Three Kings", located around 500 metres away.
Station - Hostel For Backpackers
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Station - Hostel For Backpackers
Nestled in the Altstadt-Nord district, the hostel is approximately a 5-minute walk from Der Spiegel Gallery.
You can also visit the reliquary tomb "Shrine of the Three Kings", located around 500 metres away.
Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
The Cologne Central Mosque is 250 metres from this hostel, while the Schildergasse is 2.2 km away. The Cologne hostel is located about 25 minutes' walk from the Domplatte.
Guests will find the Neptunbad, which is just 650 metres away.
Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel
The Cologne Central Mosque is 250 metres from this hostel, while the Schildergasse is 2.2 km away. The Cologne hostel is located about 25 minutes' walk from the Domplatte.
Guests will find the Neptunbad, which is just 650 metres away.
404-Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
Fatih-Moschee is merely a 5-minute stroll from the Cologne hostel, while the Hohenzollern Bridge is 3.4 km away. You can visit sacred sites such as the reliquary tomb "Shrine of the Three Kings", found 3.3 km from this comfortable hostel.
Also, visiting the established Cologne Zoological Garden, which is nearly a 10-minute drive from the 9-room 404-Hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
404-Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
404-Hostel
Fatih-Moschee is merely a 5-minute stroll from the Cologne hostel, while the Hohenzollern Bridge is 3.4 km away. You can visit sacred sites such as the reliquary tomb "Shrine of the Three Kings", found 3.3 km from this comfortable hostel.
Also, visiting the established Cologne Zoological Garden, which is nearly a 10-minute drive from the 9-room 404-Hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Jugendherberge City-Hostel Koeln-Riehl
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The youth hostel is located a 19-minute walk from Botanical Gardens Flora, while the nearby cultural attractions include Odysseum Science Center, which is 2.5 km from.
Jugendherberge City-Hostel Koeln-Riehl
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Jugendherberge City-Hostel Koeln-Riehl
The youth hostel is located a 19-minute walk from Botanical Gardens Flora, while the nearby cultural attractions include Odysseum Science Center, which is 2.5 km from.
Jugendherberge Koeln-Deutz
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 19.75 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Table tennis
The renowned monument "Cologne Cathedral" is situated a mere 1.4 km from the hostel, and the Imhoff - Cologne Chocolate Museum is a 19-minute walk away.
The youth hostel is also located within a few blocks of the large landscaped Rheinpark.
Jugendherberge Koeln-Deutz
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 19.75 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Table tennis
Jugendherberge Koeln-Deutz
The renowned monument "Cologne Cathedral" is situated a mere 1.4 km from the hostel, and the Imhoff - Cologne Chocolate Museum is a 19-minute walk away.
The youth hostel is also located within a few blocks of the large landscaped Rheinpark.
Black Sheep
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
This Cologne hostel is located in Neustadt-Süd, known for lively student pubs in the busy Kwartier Latäng area, and beer gardens in parks like the Volksgarten and the Aachener Weiher, not far from Volksgarten. You can visit sacred sites such as the reliquary tomb "Shrine of the Three Kings", found 2.3 km from the hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Hiroshima Nagasaki Park, which is 16 minutes' walk away.
Black Sheep
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
Black Sheep
This Cologne hostel is located in Neustadt-Süd, known for lively student pubs in the busy Kwartier Latäng area, and beer gardens in parks like the Volksgarten and the Aachener Weiher, not far from Volksgarten. You can visit sacred sites such as the reliquary tomb "Shrine of the Three Kings", found 2.3 km from the hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Hiroshima Nagasaki Park, which is 16 minutes' walk away.
Cologne Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Heating
Nestled 2.2 km from natural sites such as Hiroshima Nagasaki Park, this Cologne hostel offers a prime in the Neuehrenfeld district of Cologne. In addition, Musical Dome can be found about 30 minutes on foot from the hostel.
The property boasts location in proximity to Colonius Broadcasting Tower.
Cologne Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Heating
Cologne Hostel
Nestled 2.2 km from natural sites such as Hiroshima Nagasaki Park, this Cologne hostel offers a prime in the Neuehrenfeld district of Cologne. In addition, Musical Dome can be found about 30 minutes on foot from the hostel.
The property boasts location in proximity to Colonius Broadcasting Tower.
Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Vending machines
The expansive Museum Kunstpalast is within reach of the contemporary hostel, while the 240.5-metre-high concrete Rhine Telecommunications Tower is just 1.4 km away. In addition, St. Peter is located merely 6 minutes' walk away.
In proximity to Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Festwiese, which is 2.7 km away.
Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Vending machines
Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In
The expansive Museum Kunstpalast is within reach of the contemporary hostel, while the 240.5-metre-high concrete Rhine Telecommunications Tower is just 1.4 km away. In addition, St. Peter is located merely 6 minutes' walk away.
In proximity to Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the Festwiese, which is 2.7 km away.
Basecamp Bonn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun loungers
Located in the Dottendorf district, this Bonn hostel is about 2 km from Rheinaue City Park and only 1.7 km from such shopping venues as the World Conference Center Bonn. You can visit sacred sites such as the old Catholic church "Bonner Munster", found approximately 10 minutes by car from the hostel.
Also, visiting the SEA LIFE Königswinter, which is 7 km from Basecamp Bonn hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Thanks to reading lamps, as well as a wardrobe in some of the rooms, guests will experience a comfortable stay.
Basecamp Bonn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun loungers
Basecamp Bonn
Located in the Dottendorf district, this Bonn hostel is about 2 km from Rheinaue City Park and only 1.7 km from such shopping venues as the World Conference Center Bonn. You can visit sacred sites such as the old Catholic church "Bonner Munster", found approximately 10 minutes by car from the hostel.
Also, visiting the SEA LIFE Königswinter, which is 7 km from Basecamp Bonn hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Thanks to reading lamps, as well as a wardrobe in some of the rooms, guests will experience a comfortable stay.
The Bunk Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The comfortable hostel is 2.8 km from Botanischer Garten Grugapark and 4.7 km from such cultural venues as Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex. Museum Folkwang is within a few blocks of this Essen accommodation.
The Bunk hostel is situated 750 metres from Philharmonie Essen.
The Bunk Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The Bunk Hostel
The comfortable hostel is 2.8 km from Botanischer Garten Grugapark and 4.7 km from such cultural venues as Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex. Museum Folkwang is within a few blocks of this Essen accommodation.
The Bunk hostel is situated 750 metres from Philharmonie Essen.
Hostel 45
- Housekeeping
- Heating
Nestled not far from natural sites such as the Alter Zoll, the comfortable hostel offers a prime in the Prague 2 district of Bonn. The hostel is 3.2 km from the Federal Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany.
45 hostel offers access to the large bronze statue "Beethoven Monument", which is merely a 9-minute walk away.
Hostel 45
- Housekeeping
- Heating
Hostel 45
Nestled not far from natural sites such as the Alter Zoll, the comfortable hostel offers a prime in the Prague 2 district of Bonn. The hostel is 3.2 km from the Federal Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany.
45 hostel offers access to the large bronze statue "Beethoven Monument", which is merely a 9-minute walk away.
Djh Jugendgaestehaus Adolph Kolping
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 11.62 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
The large public Westfalenpark is situated within 25 minutes' walk of the Dortmund hostel, and the municipal Steinwache Memorial and Museum is merely 1 km away.
The hostel is situated within a few blocks of the national German Football Museum.
Djh Jugendgaestehaus Adolph Kolping
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 11.62 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Djh Jugendgaestehaus Adolph Kolping
The large public Westfalenpark is situated within 25 minutes' walk of the Dortmund hostel, and the municipal Steinwache Memorial and Museum is merely 1 km away.
The hostel is situated within a few blocks of the national German Football Museum.
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Ruhrtropolis Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
Found around a 10-minute drive from the Grugapark Botanical Garden, the Essen hostel is about 700 metres from worship locations like the memorial center "Old Synagogue". The hostel is 2.1 km from the Museum Folkwang.
Ruhrtropolis hostel is merely 6 minutes on foot from the Market Church and in the vicinity of the Essen Cathedral Treasury.
Ruhrtropolis Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
Ruhrtropolis Hostel
Found around a 10-minute drive from the Grugapark Botanical Garden, the Essen hostel is about 700 metres from worship locations like the memorial center "Old Synagogue". The hostel is 2.1 km from the Museum Folkwang.
Ruhrtropolis hostel is merely 6 minutes on foot from the Market Church and in the vicinity of the Essen Cathedral Treasury.
Hostel Wohnzimmer-Essen
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Located in the Huttrop district of Essen, this Essen hostel is a short way from worship sites, such as St. Bonifatius Congregation.
Along with views of the garden, the hostel offers 50 rooms, some of which come with a seating area and a dining area.
Hostel Wohnzimmer-Essen
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Hostel Wohnzimmer-Essen
Located in the Huttrop district of Essen, this Essen hostel is a short way from worship sites, such as St. Bonifatius Congregation.
Along with views of the garden, the hostel offers 50 rooms, some of which come with a seating area and a dining area.
Max Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
This hostel is located 18 minutes' walk from Alter Zoll Garden and merely 1.2 km from Bonn Opera House.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Beethovenhalle Bonn Event Venue, which is about 5 minutes' drive away.
Max Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
Max Hostel
This hostel is located 18 minutes' walk from Alter Zoll Garden and merely 1.2 km from Bonn Opera House.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Beethovenhalle Bonn Event Venue, which is about 5 minutes' drive away.
Blk Hostel
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Car park
US$ 15.10 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
The hostel is located in Stadtmitte with high-end flagship stores, boutiques and jewelers clustered around Königsallee or “ Kö, ” a leafy boulevard framing the Stadtgraben canal and a short way from the public park "Hofgarten".
Also, visiting Wheel of Vision, which is 1.2 km from the comfortable hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Blk Hostel
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Car park
US$ 15.10 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
Blk Hostel
The hostel is located in Stadtmitte with high-end flagship stores, boutiques and jewelers clustered around Königsallee or “ Kö, ” a leafy boulevard framing the Stadtgraben canal and a short way from the public park "Hofgarten".
Also, visiting Wheel of Vision, which is 1.2 km from the comfortable hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Cologne, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft |
9.0 / 10 (3669 Reviews) |
From 66$ | |
| Station - Hostel For Backpackers |
7.0 / 10 (3573 Reviews) |
From 32$ | |
| Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (1306 Reviews) |
From 25$ | |
| 404-Hostel |
8.2 / 10 (581 Reviews) |
From 25$ | |
| Jugendherberge City-Hostel Koeln-Riehl |
7.9 / 10 (2865 Reviews) |
From 53$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Cologne hostels are affordable and central?
Hostels like Station - Hostel For Backpackers and Hostel 45 are budget-friendly and situated close to the city center. This location allows you to easily reach landmarks and restaurants on foot.
Book your stay during weekdays to find lower rates, especially from Monday to Thursday.
What budget hostels in Cologne are near the main train station?
Hostels such as The Bunk Hostel and Basecamp Bonn are a short walk from Köln Hauptbahnhof (Cologne Central Station). Staying here makes it easy to catch trains to nearby cities.
Arrive early (before 8 AM) to avoid crowds at the train station and grab breakfast at a nearby café.
Which Cologne hostels cater to backpackers looking for social experiences?
Hostels like Black Sheep and Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel offer communal areas and social activities. You can meet fellow travelers and share experiences easily.
Join the hostel's group activities, often held during evenings, to make the most of your stay.
Are there kid-friendly hostels in Cologne?
Jugendherberge Koeln-Deutz offers family rooms and activities suitable for children. This ensures a comfortable stay for parents and kids alike.
Opt for family tickets on local transportation for cost savings when traveling around the city.
Which hostels near Cologne's historic district provide a unique experience?
Cologne Hostel and Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft are both close to the historic Old Town. You can enjoy walking tours of famous sites like the Alter Markt and Cologne Cathedral.
Take guided walking tours that start in this area for richer stories about the city's history.
Can I find hostels in Cologne that provide breakfast?
Djh Jugendgaestehaus Adolph Kolping and Max Hostel both offer breakfast options. Starting your day with a meal gives you the energy for exploring Cologne.
Opt for the breakfast package when booking to save money versus paying at the door.
What budget hostels in Cologne have good reviews?
Ruhrtropolis Hostel and 404-Hostel frequently receive positive feedback from guests. Many appreciate their cleanliness and friendly staff, making them great choices.
Check recent reviews on travel sites to find the most updated guest experiences before you book.
How can I explore Cologne's culture on a budget?
Visit free attractions like the Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine River promenade. Utilize free walking tours to learn more about the city's history without spending much.
Check the timing of local festivals as they often include free events and performances throughout the year.
What's the best time to visit Cologne for events?
Cologne Carnival, usually in February or March, is a vibrant festivity featuring parades and street parties. It's an excellent time to experience local culture and celebration.
Book accommodations early, as hostels fill up quickly during this popular season.
How can I get around Cologne easily?
The public transport system includes trams and buses that connect major attractions. Buying a day pass is economical and allows unlimited travel for the entire day.
Use tram line 5 to reach the city center quickly from the Cologne Fairgrounds during events.
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