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Youth-Hostel Cologne-Riehl - City Hostel Reviews

An der Schanz 14, Cologne, Germany

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Reviews of Youth-Hostel Cologne-Riehl - City Hostel

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100%

We had an excellent stay in Cologne, the youth hostel was clean, comfortable and well run, the staff were helpful and courteous, the location was convenient for the town, using both public transport or on foot along the riverside. Should we ever get the opportunity to go to Cologne again we will most definately try this hostel first, thank you

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)

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Thank you for this nice comment and rating! You are always welcome. Thomas - hostel manager

90%

Great place in a beautiful city. I would 100% recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Bosnia And Herzegovina
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

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And we would 100% like to see you to have you back in our hostel during your next stay in Cologne! Thomas - hostel manager

73%

Big hostel bordering hotel. Excellent and clean facilities, but wifi will set you back €1.5 an hour. Location is a few tram stops outside city centre, and near what seems to be a derelict circus and camper van car park. However, tram stop is about 200 meters away. Not much fun or socialising for a backpacker, but good for a nights sleep.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (8 reviews)

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Wifi regulation is due to company policy. And yes, we are not the no 1 backpacker spot in the city. Looking for that you should try Pathpoint Cologne backpacker hostel, right beside the main station in the city centre. Thomas - hostel manager

83%

Great hostel for groups. Very clean, good breakfast and overall quite a pleasant experience. Location is quite good. Will use again, maybe not the bset place to meet fellow travellers, although we were a group, so that may also be because we werent looking. You will not be dissapointed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

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Best place to meet fellow travellers is our bar which opens at 7 o'clock in the evening. Thanks for your rating, Thomas - hostel manager

83%

The rooms where really nice and clean. It was also nice to have a bathroom in your own room! The breakfast was really nice made, fresh and good. I just think it is a real mess to charge for the internet - either way the WI Fi or the PC you use in the Hostel because the price is really high ...it should be included!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
I am sorry for that but Wifi charge is due to company policy. I will keep you comment in mind and hope we can change this in the future. Thomas - hostel manager

86%

When we arrived, receptionst have a little problem with our payment, in the end everthing was ok. We just sleep in this hostel and have very good breakfast in the morning, then go out for all day. Location is good for public transportation and also for walking to the center along the Rhein.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

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Yes, it's a quite place in a green surrounding next to the city centre.... Thanks a lot for comment, Thomas - hostel manager

66%

Frustrating internet. Food very weak. There are not many places to eat in the area, so it would be nice if either you offered some decent food options, or had a more visible guide to places to eat. Great staff. Hostel felt clean and orderly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
What was the problem with the internet? We will for sure work at the improvement of our food supply. Thank you for your comment. Thomas - hostel manager

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  • 28 Nov 2011 (100%)
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