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  3. 3. Globetrotter

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83% Customer Rating

33 reviews
Latest Reviews

richardzimmermann86 (Avid Traveller from Ireland), November 2009:

A typical german jugendherberge (youth hostel). Not great for meeting people, but it has all the essential facilities and is clean... more

mateusar2503 (Novice Nomad from Brazil), November 2009:

The entrance is a bit hidden, but otherwise everything is great. Very clean, average german breakfast and helpful staff.

Description:

The Youth Hostel is located right on the riverbank of the Rhine in a public park in the Riehl district. More Info... »

Youth-Hostel Cologne-Riehl - City Hostel

81% Customer Rating

72 reviews
Latest Reviews

rajawat2642 (Novice Nomad from India), November 2009:

Very very very happy with the stay. Absolute value for money. Perfect location, clean rooms, clean linen, good staff, good breakfa... more

adrian_aloi2319 (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

great location and security. very big luggage lockers. clean rooms.

Description:

The youth hostel is in a central location on the right bank of the Rhine, exactly opposite the Old Town, the cathedral and the c.. More Info... »

Cologne-Deutz Youth Hostel

81% Customer Rating

85 reviews
Latest Reviews

grigoriy876705 (Novice Nomad from Ukraine), November 2009:

Nice hostel in nice place. I would recommend it for anyone who is going to stay in Cologne.

richardzimmermann86 (Avid Traveller from Ireland), November 2009:

The linen is a bit old, so i had to head somewhere else cos im a tiny bit allergic to dust, but othewise a really nice place. Just... more

Description:

The 404-hostel is run by the well traveled owner and situated in Nippes. More Info... »

404 Hostel

80% Customer Rating

94 reviews
Latest Reviews

fiorellitta17781 (Novice Nomad from Italy), November 2009:

una cagada q justo se taparon los baños y tuve q ir al baño de mc. pero todo bien jeje

Greg (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

This is a small hostel in a good location, walkable to most areas of interest in Cologne (may want to take U-bahn from Hbf). The ... more

Description:

We`re within close distance to all of Cologne`s most beautiful sites - like the cathedral, museums and the river Rhine. More Info... »

Black Sheep Hostel

80% Customer Rating

45 reviews
Latest Reviews

charlieannsummers6718 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

staff were very helpful, there was a toilet "issue" at one stage but this was sorted immediately when we mentioned it. Breakfast i... more

rubenvandepoel4238 (Novice Nomad from Belgium), November 2009:

On the hostel world is indicated that breakfast is included but in reality it is not. I do not understand why I had to pay 20 EUR ... more

Description:

Our backpacker hostel is located in the Cologne quarter named Ehrenfeld, northwest of the city center More Info... »

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

78% Customer Rating

169 reviews
Latest Reviews

Kelly (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

Booked a 5 bed female only dorm, but ended up being in an all male room. I didn't mind, but others might. The room itself was ve... more

jenn_a_62880 (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

They allow smoking in the bar on the main floor of the building but you can smell it throughout the whole hostel. For non smokers ... more

Description:

Are you in Cologne for business or pleasure? Alone or with your family? With friends or with a formal group? Whether you want to.. More Info... »

MEININGER Hotel Cologne City Center

77% Customer Rating

172 reviews
Latest Reviews

kturley25900 (Avid Traveller from USA), November 2009:

This place is really cute and in a perfect location. We only stayed for a few nights but it is one of the few hostels i would go b... more

bobozi_chen7963 (Novice Nomad from China), November 2009:

Staff are very nice.

Description:

We are directly at the central station, 300 m to the famous Cologne cathedral (Kölner Dom) and just a few steps to the best club.. More Info... »

Station Hostel for Backpackers

70% Customer Rating

11 reviews
Latest Reviews
Description:

Welcome at the hostel Am Rheinauhafen in Cologne, in the oldest part of the town. We are directly at the bank promenade at the R.. More Info... »

Hostel Am Rheinauhafen

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