Affordable Youth Hostels in Cologne

Hostel Köln enjoys a tranquil and central location in Cologne, on a side street between Neumarkt and Rudolfplatz, within a 20-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and the main train station. Newly opened in March 2009, Hostel Köln is a former 7-floor office building which provides comfortable and affordable accommodations within easy reach of Cologne’s main attractions and cultural venues. The hostel is within a 5-minute walk of up to 15 different bus and tram lines, allowing guests to easily get to all parts of the city, and the whole Rhine-Ruhr region. Get your day’s shopping and sightseeing in Cologne off to an ideal start with the buffet breakfast in the Hostel Köln.

- "Clean, roomy, modern" - "Good option for a few days"

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral
This smoke-free hostel features a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a TV in a common area, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
A&o Köln Dom - Hostel offers 41 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

- "I quite liked this place for the price. Location could NOT have been better!!! It was such a perfect location! Staff was amazing and so helpful!! There was a tinnny elevator which was so helpful to get the luggage to the room. It was clean, and beds pretty comfortable. My sons bed was more comfortable then mine, mine had a weird lump/roll in the middle. It was verrrrry hot to sleep here. No ac as most places in Germany. I did bring along a little USB fan that I bought before heading to Germany that has been extremely helpful. It was loud outside. But that is to be expected so close to the downtown core/cathedral. And I wouldn’t change it for the location! We had to park about 10 min away in a parking garage which was the only downside. Other than that. Amazing place! "

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. All rooms at die Wohngemeinschaft Cologne are individually decorated on a unique theme. As rooms are randomly assigned per room category, please send us a message for a specific room request. Rooms feature parquet floors and views of Cologne, while shared bathroom facilities are located in the hallway. The café on the ground floor serves snacks, coffee and wonderful pastries. In the evenings, it is transformed into a popular bar with live DJs. A separate room is used as a theater and venue for cultural events. Guests can also play table tennis or hang out in one of the individually designed rooms. The common lounge is open 24/7 and is decorated in a classic 1950s style. Free coffee and tea are provided, as well as DVDs and books. 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.

- "didnt check in and out within the opening hours of the reception, but it was still very quick and easy" - "Perdeci" - "This place will be my first choice next time." - "Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft" - "Great for a nights stay , any longer I would opt for accommodation with ablutions either en suite or" - "Really enjoyed staying here" - "Good location clean facilities" - "Highly recommended!" - "Really lovely hostel - highly recommend."

Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space, and laundry facilities.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Station Hostel For Backpackers offers 50 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The location of the hostel was ideal, walking distance to everything. My group stayed in a quad room and it was neat and clean. " - "Quality compatible with the price. Only complain is about the wifi, because is so slow and almost never works on the 2nd floor." - "Friendly service, clean facilities and great location." - "location was great and in a very close distance to the train station. and the central attractions. Cleanliness, was good for the amount paid. bed linings were clear and ready to be fitted to the bed by ownself. Staff were helpful but very busy all the time dealing with customers. Facilities needed for a backpacker were sufficient: WiFi, Socket, Space to sit and eat and work and enjoy the time. Bar and reception area was however, noisy and tiny and crowded most of the times. Happy to come again if needed for a low budget visit to the city. "

Just 492 feet 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. At the Station, all categories of rooms are available with a private bathroom or with shared facilities on each floor. A breakfast buffet is served daily, along with a varied evening menu.The Bar is open until late every night, and as well as live music and DJs there is a varied Sports program on the big screens in the bar and outside in the Beer garden. Cologne’s pedestrian area is 984 feet from the Hostel for Backpackers. The Cologne Trade Fair is just 1 stop away on the city rail from the central station, or 15 minutes' walk. We close the reception at midnight. Then we send everyone who has not yet checked in an email with instructions on how to get into the house and into the room.

- "exellent hostel in Cologne" - "Excellent location, very clean, staff very friendly" - "Good location for the price" - "Good" - "Great location" - "One night stand- superb" - "According to the price, it is ok. To meet good people in the same is your chance and hostel can’t do anything in this po" - "It's ok to stay for few days." - "I really liked the place"

Hostel in Cologne, near Cologne Cathedral
This smoke-free hostel features express check-out, free WiFi in public areas, and multilingual staff assistance.
Hostel Heinzelmännchen offers 17 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Just what we needed, affordable and walkable to the Laxness arena. Window opens for air circulation, no A/C. We will return." - "Good location " - "Very sweet little room we had to twins. Storage is good 2 wardrobes to share stuff. All very clean and beds were comfy. Check I in very easy they just give you a code for keys. Bathroom was clean however it was very small and no shower curtain or door so the floor got very wet and had to use our hand towels to mop it up leaving us with no fresh hand towels"

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. A breakfast buffet is served each morning at the Jugendherberge Köln Riehl. Guests can also purchase a variety of snacks and drinks in the Jugendherberge’s bistro. Further facilities offered by the Jugendherberge Köln include a recreation room with TV, an internet terminal and a barbeque area. The Boltensternstraße Underground Station is just 200 metres away.

- "Clean hostel close to the zoo" - "Ok" - "Clean and friendly"

Hostel with a nightclub, near Cologne Cathedral
This smoke-free hostel features a nightclub, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a meeting room, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Die wohngemeinschaft Hostel offers 17 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Cologne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hair dryers can be requested.

- "The themed rooms were excellent, even had a description outside, very creative. The bathrooms were cleaned, all shred, but plenty of them. The windows and doors are noise dampening, so it is quiet enough to sleep well. The hostel is on floors 4 and 6, while the the bar is on the ground floor, so it is not right below you. The bar was pretty popping on Saturday night:" - "Coffee tea. Close to shopping and food. Clean, pleasant staff. Good wifi. Had a great time."

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. Cologne Cathedral and the Old Town are a 15-minute walk away. Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz is conveniently located opposite the Köln-Deutz Train Station, and the Lanxess Arena is 10 minutes’ walk away. The hostel has two dining rooms that serve breakfast, while offering lunch and dinner at an extra cost. All rooms at the Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz come with private bathrooms and bed linen is included. Washing machines and dryers are available to guests, along with internet terminals. A shop serves snacks and drinks.

- "Great value for money. Would stay agian."

Family-friendly hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space.
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl offers 169 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2019.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The hotel is good value for money. We knew it wouldn’t be so central. But in fact the connection with public transport is very good. The room was very spacious. Beds comfortable and a lot of storage in the room." - "Very clean and well organized" - "Wow! I would have stayed longer if there were rooms available. Beautiful grounds and close to transportation. More like a resort. " - "Modern hostel which feels more like a hotel but with the social aspect of a hostel"

The Weltempfänger 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 Hostel have a private bathroom and lockers. A low-cost breakfast buffet is available every morning in the Weltempfänger Café. Homemade cakes, light meals and drinks are served here throughout the day. The Piusstraße Underground Station is just 50 metres away.

- "Loved it" - "Herr Lehmann going Köln" - "Nice hotel for temporary stay!" - "We really liked the hostel and would definitely come back :)" - "Good place, comfortable, good customer service." - "Not too bad at all, felt generally safe aswell." - "Good value for money. Lovely location" - "Nothing special."

Adults-only hostel in Cologne with a coffee shop
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hostel has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and express check-in.
The Penny Pincher Inn - Hostel offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cologne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Very nice property owner. Very good rooms and bathroom. The kitchen was excrllent for cooking simple meals." - "Comfortable and good value for money. Would stay again." - "Love this place. Perfect for a single traveler - great location and value for money. Would stay here every time I’m in Koln." - "It was awesome, I had fun and i met new people. Best experience.." - "The guy who assisted on arrival was really nice and helpful. It is a very quiet area. It's a place you can really go back after enjoying the city and rest. Very clean and tidy. But also very simple. It was strange for me that I had to make my own bed, but as I said everything was very clean. And in very good conditions. There are many good restaurants in the area for breakfast lunch and dinner. Close to the station and walking distance to the city centre."

Just 328 feet from the Hohe Straße shopping street, this hotel in Cologne offers traditional-style rooms and free WiFi. Heumarkt Underground Station is 1969 feet away. Hostel Heinzelmännchen offers brightly decorated rooms with wooden décor and modern bathrooms. All rooms are nonsmoking. Many restaurants and bars can be found in the Hohe Straße. There are many places to have breakfast nearby. Trains run from Heumarkt Underground Station to the famous Cologne Cathedral in just a few minutes. Guests at the Heinzelmännchen can reach the Kölnmesse Exhibition Center in 10 minutes by tram. Private and public parking facilities are available near the Heinzelmännchen Hotel.

- "Everything as described." - "Your place to go if you only spend a night in the city (or you're ONLY sleeping in the hostel)." - "Good location,bad for parking"

Hostel in Bergisch Gladbach with a 24-hour front desk
This hostel features a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi in public areas.
Housekeeping is available on request.
SFN Home Stay offers 15 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and espresso makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "The property is located in a town centre which gave an outside the busy city look. The rooms are spacious and had all the amenities inside and outside except parking which is not expected in the busy street of town centre. The staff was very cooperative and responded to all communication (verbal or online) immediately. The only reason for me giving 4* on comfort as it would be complete if there are more chairs provided in the apartment. The property is located next to high street with all shops and restaurants within a walking distance. Will recommend. "

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. All of the colorful accommodations at Black Sheep has elevator access and shared bathroom facilities. Luggage storage and rental bikes are available. Bed linen is provided free of charge. There is also a shared kitchen at the hostel for guests wanting to prepare meals. Alternatively, a number of eateries can be found within 820 feet of the property. Cologne’s Old Town can easily be reached on foot. Cologne Cathedral is a 30-minute walk away. The scenic banks of the River Rhine are just 0.9 mi from the hostel. Cologne Main Train Station is a 10-minute tram ride from the hostel. Cologne Bonn Airport is 9.3 mi away.

Smoking • Wellness Facilities • Entertainment • Laundry • Tv • Air Conditioner • Security/Safety • Sports/Activities • Kitchen • Other • Bar • Guest Services

Hostel in Wesseling with free parking
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hostel.
Hotelzimmer in Wesseling Brühlerstr offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with digital channels. This Wesseling hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Tv • Parking • Internet • Laundry • Wellness Facilities • Child Friendly • Bedding/Linens • Kitchen • Other • Fireplace/Heating

This hostel is located in the Nippes district, 2.5 km north of Cologne city centre and Cologne Cathedral. Guests at Shiva's CitySleep enjoy free Wi-Fi and free use of a fully equipped kitchen with dining area. The bright rooms at Shiva’s CitySleep are simply furnished with a desk, wardrobe, wooden floors and satellite TV. A wash basin can be found in each room, and shared showers and toilets are located in the hallway. A bakery, snack bar and 3 discount supermarkets can be found within a 2-minute walk of the hostel. Free tea and coffee is served on site. Laundry facilities are also available for guests. Köln-Nippes Train Station is a 3-minute walk from Shiva’s CitySleep. Frequent S-Bahn trains run to Cologne Main Station (4 minutes) as well as the KölnMesse Exhibition Centre and the Lanxess Arena (7 minutes).

Kitchen • Pet Friendly • Balcony/Terrace • Smoking • Laundry • Parking • Child Friendly • Internet

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. The property is around 1.9 miles from Museum Ludwig, 2 miles from Romano-Germanic Museum and 2 miles from Hohenzollern Bridge. The hostel has family rooms. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and a coffee machine. Theater Am Dom is 2 miles from Hostel MaRu Living C9, while Saint Gereon's Basilica is 2 miles from the property. Cologne Bonn Airport is 11 miles away.

- "Excellent and higenic stay" - "Clean and affordable location for a short stay." - "THE PROPERTY WAS ONLY MARKED WITH C9, MaRu Living was not seen anywhere, so difficulty faced in sear"

Located in Elsdorf, 19 miles from RheinEnergie Stadium, Feierabend Elsdorf provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a bar, the property also features barbecue facilities. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower and a closet. All rooms will provide guests with an oven. You can play darts at the hostel. Neumarkt Square is 22 miles from Feierabend Elsdorf, while Nikolauskirche is 22 miles away.

- "Clean and neat!"

Featuring a casino, Cologne Hostel is located in Cologne in the Nordrhein-Westfalen region, a 16-minute walk from Saint Gereon's Basilica and 1.5 miles from National Socialism Documentation Center. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Musical Dome Köln is 1.9 miles from the hostel and Cologne Cathedral is 2 miles away. All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Cologne Hostel every room comes with a shared bathroom with a bath. The accommodation has a playground. Cologne Central Station is 1.6 miles from Cologne Hostel, while Theater Am Dom is 1.7 miles away. Cologne Bonn Airport is 11 miles from the property.

Wellness Facilities • Sports/Activities • Accessibility • Pet Friendly • Kitchen • Child Friendly • Smoking • Guest Services • Fireplace/Heating • Security/Safety • Parking • Internet

Well located in the Altstadt-Nord district of Cologne, Private Rooms at Heumarkt, Cologne Center is located a 4-minute walk from Wallraf-Richartz Museum, 0.8 miles from Musical Dome Köln and a 11-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral. All rooms feature a kitchen and a shared bathroom. The property is a 10-minute walk from Cologne Chocolate Museum, and within half a mile of the city center. Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, oven, an electric tea pot, a shower, a hairdryer and a closet. The rooms will provide guests with a stovetop. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Museum Ludwig, Romano-Germanic Museum and Hohenzollern Bridge. Cologne Bonn Airport is 8.7 miles away.

Child Friendly • Kitchen • Security/Safety

Directly opposite underground trains and trams, this hotel lies in the lively Ehrenfeld district of Cologne. It offers rental bicycles and a bar. Guests enjoy direct transport links to Cologne’s Old Town and Central Station from the Kölnotel Hostel, Apart & Suite. The Venloer Str./Gürtel Underground Station is 66 feet away, and Köln-Ehrenfeld S-Bahn Train Station is 656 feet away. Behind its elegant exterior, the Kölnotel Hostel offers simple rooms with wooden flooring. The large suites also feature private bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens. Breakfast is available in the lobby, and guests are free to prepare meals in the Kölnotel’s shared kitchen. Many cafés, bars and shops are within a 5-minute walk.

Kitchen • Other • Internet • Transportation/Shuttle • Entertainment • Guest Services • Wellness Facilities • Breakfast • Tv • Fireplace/Heating • Parking • Security/Safety

It offers a private room with a single bed and bath in a former hotel, which has now been used as an office and residential building since 2012. The room is normally equipped and has a beautiful view to the stadium (BayArena).
Unfortunately, breakfast and kitchen CANNOT be offered.

Guest access
Guest access to the house is via the back entrance at the garages.

Hot water • Hair dryer • TV • Essentials • Smoke alarm • Fire extinguisher • Carbon monoxide alarm • Wifi • Bed linens • Heating