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Our top choices for Cologne hostels

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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Nippes
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (92)
"Clean and spacious room, friendly staff."
United Kingdom
benbelgacem
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel

a&o Köln Dom - Hostel

a&o Köln Dom - Hostel
Old Town Cologne
7.2 out of 10, Good, (330)
"great location, nice staff, super comfy bed, nice bathroom, overall good stay!!"
Canada
lily
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel
Property entrance
Station Hostel For Backpackers

Station Hostel For Backpackers

Station Hostel For Backpackers
Old Town Cologne
7.2 out of 10, Good, (321)
"Staff was polite, room cleanliness was okay. Surrounding may be noisy."
Singapore
Thomas
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Station Hostel For Backpackers
Basic Double or Twin Room
Hostel Heinzelmännchen

Hostel Heinzelmännchen

Hostel Heinzelmännchen
Old Town Cologne
7.6 out of 10, Good, (140)
"The staff was nice and the room was clean "
United Kingdom
Julia
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hostel Heinzelmännchen
Restaurant
BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Stadtbezirk Bonn
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (154)
"A fantastic place to stay! "
United Kingdom
Clare
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Front of property
Vegas Hotel

Vegas Hotel

Vegas Hotel
Zentrum
7.0 out of 10, Good, (9)
"Very noisy. No daily cleaning of the room."
Germany
Sergio Alejandro
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Vegas Hotel
Shared Dormitory (Sechsbettzimmer)
Max Hostel

Max Hostel

Max Hostel
Stadtbezirk Bonn
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (38)
"Great parking facilities, good price and go out of way to assist if you arrive late via email "
United Kingdom
Philip
Max Hostel
Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed with shared bathroom
Mike's Four - Hostel

Mike's Four - Hostel

Mike's Four - Hostel
Friedrichstadt
6.0 out of 10, (3)
"Fotoğraflardaki gibi lüx görünümlü asla değil, orta seviye standart bir hostel sadece, Ortak paylaşımlı banyo ve tuvalet olduğunu farkedemeden aldık, Maalesef herşeyi kendiniz temin etmeniz gerekiyor, orta düzeyde bir hostel yatacak yer hariç başka bir hizmet yok. İyice inceleyip karar verin. Mutfak yemek vs yok, su almadıysanız içeceğiniz musluk bile yok maalesef :) "
Turkey
Huseyin Kaya
Mike's Four - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Cologne Hotel Reviews

URBAN LOFT Cologne

URBAN LOFT Cologne

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, good value for the moneyVERY helpful staff, "
Patrick 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
URBAN LOFT Cologne

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Cologne Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,069
Accommodation
9 Hostels
Lowest Price
€56
Highest Price
€111

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Cologne?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Cologne?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You'll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Station Hostel For Backpackers - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station). Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. You'll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. A&o Köln Dom - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) and Köln Dom/Central Station (tief). You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Hostel Heinzelmännchen - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Severinstrasse U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz City- Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn and Cologne Messe-Deutz Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs.
How many hostels will I find in Cologne?
If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of Expedia's 9 hostels could be a great option.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Cologne?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 936 mm.
What is there to see and do in Cologne?
In general, Cologne is known for its museums, historical sites and cafes. Major attractions include Cologne Cathedral. Get out into nature with places such as Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne, Fühlinger Lake and Nature Reserve Wahner Heide. Cultural attractions include Cologne City Museum, Museum Ludwig and Cologne Philharmonic.
What's the best way to get to and around Cologne while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Cologne on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away. An alternative is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To check out more of the area, take a train from Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station or Köln Dom/Central Station (tief).

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