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Choose from our 10 best hostels in Cologne. These are the best hostels in Cologne rated by customers who booked on Hostelworld.com in the last 6 months.

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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

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  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

83% Customer Rating

27 reviews
Latest Reviews

saskiazhao2719 (Novice Nomad from China), October 2009:

A super good hostel, which is clean, close to the subway and extremely safe.

Keith (Avid Traveller from England), September 2009:

Comfortable, well organised hostel. easily accessible by regular suburban trains /tram. Dorms adequate, helpful unobtrusive staff,... more

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

80% Customer Rating

63 reviews
Latest Reviews

li_zheren1845 (Novice Nomad from China), October 2009:

the place is good, clean, convenient and better than a lot of hotels. but it is not such good that as a hostel, the access to inte... more

Heidi (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

A good quality hostel and well priced. About a 15-20min walk across the bridge to the Dom, laundry is cheap, breakfast is include... more

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

80% Customer Rating

45 reviews
Latest Reviews

carnenick3351 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

I thought this was an excellent hostel. The rooms were really cleaen and the bathroom faciities, while a bit small, were also clea... more

Fereshteh (Novice Nomad from Iran), October 2009:

Its so clean, calm and cool. we enjoyed a night there in our little room. The room was so warm and clean. Even the share bathroo... more

Description:

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

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

80% Customer Rating

84 reviews
Latest Reviews

alistair_j_newton1041 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

I found the hostel quiet and well managed. The host was very helpful and gave a good guide to where to go and what to see. I marke... more

loz852202 (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

This hostel is only suitable for smokers as it smells very strongly of cigarettes. I woke up with breathing difficulties and have ... more

Description:

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

404 Hostel

80% Customer Rating

98 reviews
Latest Reviews

kirsten_mcmonagle2900 (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), November 2009:

An average hostel. Nothing bad, but nothing overly great either. Free internet and free breakfast was good. Rooms were nice and bi... more

ebojem9722 (Avid Traveller from Australia), October 2009:

a bit out of the city centre but easy to get to by the metro. showers and toilets really clean. good place to meet people. would d... 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

78% Customer Rating

180 reviews
Latest Reviews

laurahebden4356 (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

I think it is a great place for younger people and I think it is a great idea to offer affordable accommodation. I booked and then... more

bharadwajbhat8185 (Novice Nomad from India), October 2009:

Located in the nice place and good hostel!. Thanks.

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

186 reviews
Latest Reviews

hoelespen6976 (Novice Nomad from Norway), October 2009:

Loud and expensive. Hallways and toilets smelled.

levoyageur81 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), October 2009:

A fine hostel with clean rooms and bathrooms, good common areas, friendly enough staff and excellent location

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

64% Customer Rating

13 reviews
Latest Reviews

ncampbell20087593 (Novice Nomad from USA), May 2009:

it was very very very dirty! I mean like there was a strange smell the whole time and there were bugs flying aroud the bathroom! b... more

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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