Hostel Köln

Hostel Köln descritpion

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.
Altstadt-Sued is a great choice for travelers interested in Chocolate, Christmas Markets and Old Town.

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Facilities of Hostel Köln

Outdoors ：Sun Deck

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Game Room

Food & Drink ：Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.

Reviews for Hostel Köln

Review 1：The only downside was how thin the walls were. There was a high school group staying on our same floor and we could here every conversation and footstep of their rowdy night until 2 am

Review 2：The rooms had everything we needed and were very well laid out for having 5 people sleep comfortably. Breakfast was great too!

Review 3：Poor wheelchair access to toilet in rooms and public areas and the staff kept locking the lift in the mornings making access between floors frustrating

Review 4：Convenience for the city, unpretentious happy atmosphere and excellent cheerful and helpful staff

Review 5：no curtains in the room

Review 6：Near Rudolfplaz and Neumarkt, 2-3 stops from central station. It is a simple hostel, so dont expect miracles, you get what you paid for - in our case- spacious room, soap, towels, breakfast (which we didnt eat as we left early in the morning). There is a coffee machine in the lobby and many places to geat/go out in the area. Staff friendly. Overall we were happy wth our stay there.

Review 7：The bathroom had a sewer smell that came in to the room when the door was opened. It is also a pity that the rooms have wooden floors, although it looks nice, makes that you hear a lot of noise from the room on the next floor like walking and chairs being moved.

Review 8：The room and bathroom were very clean and good in size. Nice people at reception and a parking space. Good beds although a bit short. The hostel is very near to the city center. The Neu Markt is olly 5 minute walk away! Nice place to stay. Very good breackfast

Review 9：Internet is sometimes weak in the room. No slippers in room.

Review 10：Near restaurants, cafe and bars. Convenient reach to grocerry shops. 5 minute walk to Neumarkt metro station. 20 minute walk to Dom. Comfortable room, large bathroom. Great breakfast. Very friendly staff. Quiet and clean neighborhood with local shops around.

Review 11：The pillow is big and not comfortable. The shower is not separated from the restroom

Review 12：The front desk is very friendly, breakfast is good, the hotel is located at the shopping area, around 20mins walk to the train station

Review 13：Could hear some noise from other room. But it's okay.

Review 14：The room was clean and has everything we need. Staffs were friendly. Breakfast was very good. I wish I had more time to enjoy breakfast slowly.

Review 15：While basic, it had everything I needed. The reception, bedroom & dining room were spotless, breakfast was very tasty with a good range. The location is excellent to the trams and shopping & food venues.

Review 16：The size of the room is very small, Don't exist air condition and in the first 2 days who was very hot it was a little bit difficult to sleep.The light come into the room very earlier because the system of the curtains are not so effective. Also the room it was a little bit noisy because of the young people who stay in the other rooms.

Review 17：The location is wonderful,the staff very young and pleasant don't talk a lot,the wi-fi was very good and the breakfast not something special but there was all the basic items.The rooms very clean and minimal style.

Review 18：Noisy. People laugh loud at the bar downstairs late night. Not air conditioned, so we have to open the window and stand the noise. Our request of upper storey and back of the street room was not granted. Very basic breakfast.

Review 19：Clean & Spacious room. Helpful staff.

Review 20：Breakfast is limited selection.the room where in is noisy at night due to the restaurant next to the hotel.

Review 21：The staff are very helpful and kindhearted specially Anna who helped me to ring the customer service in Booking.com because something sad event happened to us and we need to cut our holiday short,this 2 female staff who was on duty that day (24/7)helped me a lot.Thank you for everything,I really appreciate it. The location is 15-20 mins away from the cathedral,everything is walkable. There are shops everywhere. The room is clean. If you have a car there is underground parking on sites just ask the reception. There is a computer near the reception that you ca use. The wifi is free but it wasn't strong so you need to go to the teception area where the signal is strong. If you get hungry try the italian restaurant next door, very nice and affordable. The love locks is just near the cathedral,you can buy the lock in the Der Koln shop.

Review 22：The only thing I suggest os to put blackout courtains in The windows, manly in The summer this could vê a problem for some people.

Review 23：It's a great hostel in a 6 floor building with big rooms and bathrooms. Very clean. We were in a private room without a locker inside the room, but we felt very safe. Windows blocks every sound around. WiFi was good, sometimes slow

Review 24：Our room was on lower level, and could hear street noise, and restaurant next door to the hostel. Could also hear people closing doors, walking and talking on our level and level above. Hotel ran out of parking spaces, and had to use underground parking station down the street which cost approx $25 euros for 24hrs.

Review 25：Good size room, comfortable beds, recently renovated hotel. Affordable price for a hotel not too far from main city sights. Good complimentary buffet breakfast.Friendly helpful staff.

Review 26：They have only one elevator for 7 floors, which means that you can end up waiting a lot. The beds are big but not very comfortable, but this is something very personal.

Review 27：It's in a very good location, near the Neumarkt, close to several tram and metro lines. Close to a lot of bars and restaurants. It's also very good for shopping. The Wifi is superb. Fast and reliably, even for watching videos late at night. The breakfast is rich, full of options and well served. Another thing that impressed was the cleanliness, the place was shining and the bathroom looked super nice, like new.

Review 28：I was travelling with a group of friends, some who were not happy i chose a hostel but soon changed their mind. Upon arrival staff were very friendly, bedroom for 6 was clean, towels provided ( never had this in a hostel before), on suite bathroom and excellent recommendations given. Breakfast that was included couldnt have had more choice, we went late and everything was still fresh. Would absolutely recommend to anybody looking for value for money and within walking distance to anywhere in the city.

Review 29：Very nice staff, we arrived late in the night and the receptionist told us where the late opening restaurants in order to make the checkin after eating.

Review 30：We where sleeping in room 109 . Just of straight to the other street was a cocktailbar who made alot of noise in the night. My friend didn't really sleep alot cause of the noise . That was the only negative point.

Review 31：I liked the breakfast everything was okay. The room was very clean ! the staff was very friendly . Everything was perfect except of 1 thing.

Review 32：The pillows!

Review 33：We loved the friendly staff, clean well-equipped rooms, free wifi, excellent huge breakfast and the great location. Great value for a family. Highly recommend-we'll definitely be back.

Review 34：Great location, great price, light and airy, Modern & spotlessly clean, nice bed room with memory foam mattress and lovely big shower in bathroom, breakfast ready nice too.

Review 35：We booked for 11 people but needed to pay for 12 people.

Review 36：We had a nice time during the Carnival in February. The hostel is close to the Neumarkt and the Altstadt of Köln. The rooms are really clean and tidy and the bathroom also looks really nice. The breakfast was also quite good.

Review 37：Nothing really, just that it was a little expensive but it was totaly worth it!

Review 38：Everything was clean and tidy, the room was big and the staff was really friendly and helpful! And the breakfast... Oh my god! Best breakfast ever!

Review 39：It was excellent! The breakfast amazing, everything was carefully clean, the room was very confortable. We definitely enjoyed our stay in Hostel Koln!

Review 40：We liked everything, good location, clean, breakfast was very nice, on weekends open till 12:00. You could get some tea or coffee in the lobby for small money. We were surprised for the name of Hostel, its like a good hotel. Staff was very friendly.

Review 41：Not a big deal - Wifi was intermittent. Noise from outside a little annoying but understandable but could put industrial carpet or similar in the hall which would significantly cut down internal noise that was just people walking past.

Review 42：Had room for couple and bunk beds for our adult children in winter, close to Christmas. Staff extremely friendly, knowledgable and helpful. Breakfast great and pretty central really. Good hostel that I would recommend.

Review 43：We spent the weekend in Cologne to visit the Christmas Markets and this hostel was in a great location! We had no problem finding a nearby restaurant for dinner each night. Breakfast was good, lots of choices. They have replaced the pillows - we read the reviews and brought ours, but didn't need them..

Review 44：Beds were hard Noise from street (but as its central location that couldn't be helped)

Review 45：Good size family room Clean Few minutes walk to town/Christmas markets Good buffet breakfast

Review 46：Expensive for what you get. Room small and no drink facilities in room and €1 for coffee in recepition from machine. Never seen so many people behind a reception desk and not really knowing what they doing.

Review 47：It was a nice clean hotel and breakfast is very good. Pillows are fine. Location good. I would go back but only if room was cheaper.

Review 48：I paid a bit much as it was a weekend in demand, and the area was noisy at night.

Review 49：We stayed with our 3 young children, excellent location for 2 christmas markets. Breakfast was small but good quality. Staff were friendly, good free wifi too.

Review 50：The mattresses left a little to be desired but were not bad and the room was "non-smoking" but smelled of smoke when we walked in.

Review 51：I've been alll over Europe and this is the best hostel I've ever stayed at. The amenities and the closeness to everything were amazing.

Review 52：The place is super clean, with modern furniture, good and well equipped bathroom. Amazing WIFI! Superb breakfast. Nice and polite staff. It's also well located near the Neumarkt, right in the center of the city.

Review 53：we have arrived late in the evening travelling with kids; all beds were bunk-beds and upper ones not done/ not prepared; staff didn't seem to care about any of our problems (parking, luggage or beds).

Review 54：breakfast

Review 55：No refrigrator + very soft billows+ somtimes you can hear outside noises but It is somehow acceptable

Review 56：Very good Breakfast+Very clean rooms+free fast internet +nice staff and close to shoping area I would give more a star to this hotel

Review 57：The price is a little high, maybe because of the SPOGA. The pillow is too low......

Review 58：The location is good, in the central and easy to take the subway. Breakfast is good, especially the outdoor part of the restaurant is quite nice.

Review 59：The only thing that I've didn't like is the fact that it is more a hotel than a hostel: there is no interaction into people.

Review 60：Excellent hotel: one of the most luxurious for the price that I've found at Germany.

Review 61：- Someone in another room needed 9 alarms (vibrating) to wake up... starting at 6. But that was not the fault of the hostel.

Review 62：+ nice, big and clean rooms + great location + excellent (!) staff!

Review 63：1. Room facilities were not complete, 2. The pillows were not comfortable

Review 64：1. Staff werefreindly, location is not bad, the room was clean, breakfast was good, wifi was good

Review 65：Slight plastic smell in room - perhaps due to new floor.

Review 66：Location Price Cleanliness Comfortable Shower Super Breakfast Bar Parking Garage across the street

Review 67：price broker wifi router - no attempt to fix / replace. staff lied about trying to "fix the connection" venetian blinds didn't make the room very dark

Review 68：location

Review 69：Very hot in the room, the weather was very warm and just having the windows open did not really help- air con maybe?

Review 70：Really great location and secure parking which we pre-booked luckily- very few spaces available. Staff ALL really helpful and spoke good English. Fabulous location- able to walk in to the centre of Koln within a couple of minutes! Clean and tidy room- wifi was not working unfortunately. Good value room for a family of 4 in city location with great breakfast included- all in all a great place to stay!

Review 71：very noise!!! In front of the hostel there is a bar/pub opened till 3AM. Being summer, all the people is outside making it difficult to sleep (we were at the 2nd floor). Closing the windows was enough to prevent the noise but it was far too hot (no air con). Probably the hostel will be great from September until May.

Review 72：the hostel seems to be brand new, very clean. Excellent staff, well organised.

Review 73：The lack of a fan/air-conditioning given the warmer temperatures in July.

Review 74：Excellent facilities; helpful staff; spotlessly clean room; plentiful breakfast.

Review 75：Cleanliness was not good and poor internet

Review 76：Location and breakfast

Review 77：Friendly, helpful staff, a great location and excellent value for money.

Review 78：Noisy as hell!

Review 79：Very neat.

Review 80：They could have been more explicit about the 'tourist tax' of 7%.

Review 81：Clean, close to U-Bahn and comfy.

Review 82：Very clean. Friendly staffs. Not so far from tram station and convenient to go to central and x'mas market.

Review 83：The staff could not have been more helpful. We could not fault the Hostel. We have 3 children and it was a joy to stay here. Would recommend highly.

Review 84：Best prices for xmas market season... Excellent location!!! Room was spacious enough! Lots of windows & clean!

Review 85：The pillow I slept with the first night had a very bad smell. I waked up at the mid night and finally changed another one.

Review 86：The breakfast is fantastic.

Review 87：Location is great for visiting thebcity.

Review 88：other hotel guests were very noisy (I think t was a school group)

Review 89：not a bad price, let me check in early

Review 90：noise from the streets and very small room.

Review 91：comfy beds and excellent wifi.

Review 92：All

Review 93：Bunk bed a little uncomfortable but not terrible

Review 94：Excellent friendly staff, very clean hotel, very good location

Review 95：people, clean, best breakfast, garage, near the town center

Review 96：George at reception was fantastic so helpful nothing was to much trouble

Review 97：The elevator stinking.

Review 98：The Staff.

Review 99：Room was clean and the facilities were very good. Beds were already made up etc. The room was massive and a large bathroom

Review 100：The great location

Review 101：no air conditioning in the bedroom and the bedroom was a bit small

Review 102：the breakfast, the location

Review 103：Very noisy street so windows cannot be opened if you want to sleep.

Review 104：The breakfast was good. It is a short walk to the centre of town.

Review 105：Helpful staff Room was very clean Good breakfast

Review 106：The breakfast was amazing! Wasn't expecting that for a free breakfast. Pleasantly surprised.

Review 107：Nothing

Review 108：Everything specially the location

Review 109：pillow was too thick and big

Review 110：extremely friendly staff, clean, modern

Review 111：no English or French channels on TV

Review 112：nice staff good breakfast great location

Review 113：All of it. One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in - it had everythign you could need.

Review 114：Room smelt of smoke.

Review 115：Last day hotel didn't change towel (maybe due to carnival- people maybe busy in carnival)

Review 116：Location and facility

Review 117：Wifi very slow

Review 118：Good location in city, low price, clean and roomy

Review 119：cannot really think of negatives, for the given price a very good stay

Review 120：fast internet Access, breakfast was really delicious with good variety

Review 121：very friendly staff, clean rooms and spacious. Perfect value for money !

Review 122：Noisy room on the street side, near a pub

Review 123：Price Breakfast Basic comfort: good bed and shower

Review 124：Nothing to not like

Review 125：Central location clean, modern, spacious rooms, friendly staff free wifi everywhere

Review 126：Comfortable bedroom Nice breakfast Friendly staffs 5-8 min to the subway station