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Station Hostel

Cologne / Bonn · Germany

Marzellenstrasse, 44-56View location

7.2/10Very good338 Reviews
Cleanliness7.0/107.0
Service7.8/107.8
Comfort6.6/106.6
Condition6.8/106.8
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities7.0/107.0
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About Station Hostel

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.

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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.

With a stay at Station Hostel For Backpackers in Cologne (Old Town Cologne), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and 5 minutes from LANXESS Arena. This hostel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Phantasialand and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Cologne Trade Fair Grounds.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided once per stay. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage.

Planning an event in Cologne? This hostel has 484 square feet (45 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 16

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    16
  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Church of St. Ursula 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hohe Strasse 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cologne Cathedral 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Galerie Der Spiegel 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pixie Fountain 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Museum Ludwig 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Museum of Applied Art 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Wallraf Square 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Musical Dome 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Eigelstein Torburg 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Romano-Germanic Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Foto-Museum Agfa Foto-Historama 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cologne City Museum 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Kolumba 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
National Socialist Documentation Center 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
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  • GardenExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • NightclubExtra charge
  • Hairdressing salonExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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  • TWIN CITY VIEWTWIN • CITY VIEWTWN.CV

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    TWIN CITY VIEW

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    Room code: TWN.CV

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH

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    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TPL.FH

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FH

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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: BED.FH

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  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.FH

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    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    SINGLE
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    Room code: SGL.FH

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.FH

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    QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: QUA.FH

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: BED.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Station Hostel

7.2
Very good
338 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.0 /10
Service
7.8 /10
Comfort
6.6 /10
Condition
6.8 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
7.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Ronald
Great place!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2025
Adam
Good
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2025
Thomas
Staff was polite, room cleanliness was okay. Surrounding may be noisy.
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2025
Tim
Location, Location, Location.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Scott
Great location
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Dmitrii
I was at single room with shared bathroom. Everything was perfect.
Business Self
4/10
Poor
06 Sep 2025
Carlee
It was very dirty espically in the bathroom, and the staff were unhelpful from check in to checkout.
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2025
Khalid
Request to the management for providing towel. They didn't mentioned before booking. Thank God luckily I got my own towel this time
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2025
Richard

Good value place to stay but not in hot weather

Friendly staff, clean, good showers, quite happy but let down by unbearably hot dormitory - yes the weather was hot but the fact the windows in the room didn’t open more than 10cm did not help. Also the hostel had a strangely impersonal vibe
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2025
Theodore
No hand towel in the washroom, only 2 per floor. Showers reeked like cigarettes too, but fantastic location and for the price I can't really complain
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2024
David
I know hostels can be noisy, but screaming and shouting at 2am, 4am and 6am was too much even for me. Even the earplugs I had didn’t block it out. Staff were great though, would just be nice to see some ‘Be respectful of other guests’ signage around to remind the serial shouters.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2024
Nabegh
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.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2024
Susan

Cheap and basic

The accommodation is cheap and basic but is conveniently situated with a 5min walk of the railway station. The rooms were clean and spacious and the beds were comfortable but the bar area was tatty and dull with ripped sofas and I feel there should have been more toilets. Only 2 on each floor so often occupied.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Josh
The location of the hostel was ideal, walking distance to everything. My group stayed in a quad room and it was neat and clean.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2024
Gareth

THE noisiest and most unruly property in Cologne.

Sadly I had a terrible experience at the Station Hostel.

I booked 3 months in advance for a private room for a 2 night midweek stay during my trip to Germany.

The location is absolutely fantastic, just minutes from the main station. Check in was friendly and efficient and I was pleasantly surprised when I got to my room. Super clean, the bed was extremely comfortable, nice big windows allowing plenty of light. Small desk and a lovely compact small toilet and shower.

Bedding, towels and toiletries were provided and a modest €1 is charged per extra towel if you need more than one. The common areas on the ground floor are lovely and the bar / restaurant is cosy and very welcoming. This could have been such a pleasant experience.

It wasn’t the hotel that ruined it, it was the groups of teens staying in the rooms around me. I had room 409. Rooms 410,411 and 412 had students in them who partied and misbehaved until well after 4am. I got absolutely no sleep for doors slamming, furniture being thrown about, shouting, swearing, screaming, running and fighting in the hall ways, banging on walls….. it was absolutely AWFUL. They behaved like animals with total disrespect for any other guests trying to sleep.

Sadly the staff leave at midnight and so there isn’t anyone there to deal with noise complaints and people can simply behave as they wish.

I left to go about my day the next day but felt tired and came back to try and have a nap in the afternoon, however the party had started a
Self
2/10
Poor
22 Oct 2023
Henry
Bathrooms were dirty and rarely cleaned. Bedroom was okay
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
22 May 2023
Kwai
The whole property, although in a nice neighborhood, appears shabby and grimy. The mattress should have been replaced years ago, and it sagged and gave me a back-ache when I got up, which affected my holiday.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2023
Jonna
very close to the train station, which is nice. even though it’s close, I couldn’t hear the trains.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2023
Anastasia
Great location, easy check in
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2021
Verified traveler
I felt that this place is creepy...
I could hear screaming and the police came.
There seem homeless and people look like living there😅
I couldn’t go outside at night
I don’t wanna stay there again..
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2021
David

Everything I needed

Ideal location adjacent to the Hauptbahnhof (main train station) & city centre.
The dormitory, toilets, showers & communal areas were all clean.
The WiFi worked perfectly with additional hubs across the floors to ensure a good connection.
Multi lingual staff were pleasant & helpful.
I made use of the offer to store luggage free of charge after officially checking out & was pleased that the storage room had around 100 lockers, rather than just being a room where bags could be interfered with.
The only disappointment was that I was too fat for the largest available sweatshirt - would otherwise have bought one.
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2021
Sabine

Good hostel

Excellent service, bathrooms, toilets and bedroom were very clean and tidy. Bed frame a bit creaky but still got a comfortable nights sleep
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2021
Ariel

Great stay in Frankfurt

I had a great time. The breakfast was awesome
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2021
Maya
Bare essentials but actual room felt clean, bathrooms a bit worn but good for a short cheap stay in an expensive city
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2021
Valerio

goos stay

affordable hostel right by cologne train station, great location.
Self
4/10
Poor
11 Sep 2021
Tayyab
I didnt like the hostel, i was in a room of old men who were very drunk and sick all night. Also there was another who kept touching my stuff felt very uncomfortable
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
A cheap room in good location, but ridiculous price for what you get.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2020
Verified traveler

Great place for a solo traveller: clean & vibrant

The location is impreccable. In general, the hostal is great. Unfortunately though my room smelt of cigarettes, which the manager did try and help by giving me air freshener and offering to wash the curtains if needed. Sometimes customer service could be a little more curtious, but maybe that is from a British perspective.

I stayed on New Years Eve, and the place had a good party vibe - the following days it was calm and pleasent. I didn't get chance to sign out officially as I left at 4am and there was no one on the 24hr desk - but I was in a rush so I wasn't too bothered about my euro back for the key card.

I would definitely stay there again as a solo traveller.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2019
Liam

Atmospheric with enthusiastic staff

Excellent hostel with attentive and friendly staff. Bar is atmospheric, staffed by top class, lively and helpful individuals. Beds are comfortable. Decor is typical hostel plain style. Location is perfect, close to nightlife, shopping and railway station. Shower floors slightly slippy but water is warm and everything is clean.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2019
Jess
The location was great! Close to the train station, restaurants, shops and cathedral. The wifi was horrible and didn't work in my room (211). I attempted to tell the one staff and he was rude and condescending, talking to me like I know nothing about wifi connecting. Reality is the wifi only works in the hallways, toilets, stairways and a little bit by reception not in at least my room. The showers are unisex with stalls, still a little weird for foreigners. There were youth students running around in the evening being loud and obnoxious. Pretty sure it's called a backpackers so didn't expect or appreciate school kids being there. Not the vibe I was expecting. Overall, not a horrible hostel but I probably wouldn't stay again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2019
Breck

Popular comfortable hostel close to Main Station

I'm confused by a lot of the reviews. I assume they may be from long ago. Based on those I was was nervous about this stay.
Happy to say that most of the reviews seem (to me) to be baseless or petty.

The site is about 4 minutes walk or less from the train station and cathedral. The beer garden and rear of the hostel does face the tracks/station and so yes there is some noise but this was minor with the double glazed window open and barely noticeable with it closed.
At least during my stay there was little noise from the beer garden late at night.
Check in was easy and efficient. Very friendly staff all around.
I was in a 5 bed dorm and this was spacious and comfortable. Each bed has a light and table. The beds are open, not bunks. Most beds made no noise one in thre room squeaked a bit when the guy rolled over.
Rent towels for a small fee and comes with soap.
I carry medication that needs refrigeration and this was the first time I've been told I had to pay to use the fridge. However, it was only 2 euro a day and the fridge rented is actually a secure fridge(imagine lockers in a fridge) which impressed me for security.
There are lockers in the hallways for valuables. Bring a lock or rent one there.
The toilets and bathrooms were clean, tiled and had hooks and shelves. Lots of hot water and pressure.
The bar and staff were good fun.
Downside - breakfast is overpriced
I would definitely stay here again.
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Was close to city center and the train station. The only complaint i had was the upstairs was stuffy so that you needed to keep the windows open all night. And so i would wake up to a few mosquito bites.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2019
Jesse

Great

Had a great time here. Staff were great, especially the bar staff. The room was big and wasn't crowded with bunk beds, instead it was just single beds, it was great to not feel confined by having a bed above you.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2019
bilal

amazing place

too close to central station, lockers are not free but you cant rent out
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2018
Georgina
The hostel was well equipped with restaurant-great food, the staff were lovely and helpful, cleanliness can not be faulted.
It is a busy place, a hive of activity (all day and most of the night) and a great place for those who lead an active evening and night life. Alas, perhaps best left for the younger generation. Otherwise ...Well situated just a block from the main train station and Cologne's beautiful Cathedral. Close to major shopping areas and tourist information center. An overall great place to stay if you don't mind late nights.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Great accommodation in a great environment with a great staff.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2018
PENGJU

5 star hostel, great service, perfect location!

1: Location: couldn't be better!! Walk to Central train station in 1 minute and everything is within walking distance. 2: Service:professional, friendly, very helpful front desk! Better than the 5star hotel ones who gives fake expensive smiles, you get genuine friendly service:) 3:big room. A free locker on request by corridor. 4. P. S. I was lucky to have my first night almost alone, very good sleep:)
6/10
Pleasant
29 Oct 2018
Verified traveler

OK hostel, not the worse, but I've seen better

Next to the Cathedral and the train station. Perhaps too close to the train station, if you sleep with the windows open, you'll hear all the trains. In my five beds bedroom, there were virtually no electric plug. All the beds had personnel lamps, but none of them were plugged in, which meant that people had to open the main lamp at night when coming in. Also, I had to use my battery bank to charge my phone at night. The opening and especially closing doors are noisy, not the best at night. The washroom are nice and clean in the morning, but can be quite disgusting at night, especially on Friday or Saturday night since there's a bar downstairs and people are partying. There's nice big lockers in the hall, but none in the rooms.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2018
Manuel Jesús
Luxury
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
Great location, friendly staff, room was clean as were the bathrooms. The shower heads wouldn't stay in their holders which made showering a little difficult and there were no fans or AC in the rooms which made them quite warm and a bit uncomfortable in summer temps
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2018
Graham

It's a hostel and that's what you get.

Shared bathroom and toilets, all well kept. I'd a single room abd it was fine. Friendly staff, good bar and beer garden. Good location.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jun 2018
Louis

Bring ear plugs

Pros: This hotel is in a very convenient location, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. I didn't get to go to the bar/restaurant but it seems like a nice spot. Free Wi-Fi with a good connection.
Cons: uncomfortable bed (I was in a private room). Very noisy. Filthy bathrooms on the night I stayed.
If you book this place, do so with reasonable expectations. Bring ear plugs!
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2018
Juan

Hostel close to the main train station

Nice hostel, located near downtown, most of Cologne's touristic points are walkable from here.
4/10
Poor
19 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Be careful about bugs in bedding...be well prepare

Bugs in beds. Many inmates complaint of insect infestation in beds and pillows. One room mate had to change the room.
One one day Grass smoking by neighbouring rooms scared away new female inmates to move out.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2017
Brian

Good Budget Hotel in center of town

Everything went as expected. Improved since my stay there 2 years ago and everyone quite helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

good stay for its price

good place where you can explore cologne at fair price. clean rooms
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
I didn't expect it to be that nice.First of all the staff were so welcoming, nice and helpful.The room I stayed in was great.I had such a good sleep every night I stayed there.The heating is really good too.The bathroom is ok.You have to share the bathroom like you share the room, but it is ok I don't have any complaints.It was clean and I didn't have to stay in line to use it.I liked the shower a lot.O and there is also a hairdryer,which is really good.The bar is very pleasent ;you can just relax.Anyway my stay there made my holiday much better.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
great location right next to station in city center. facilities were also clean and nice to use. bar downstairs was lively and served great food. wi-fi did not work very well in room though.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jul 2017
Simon

Great location!!!

Great location, staff was very friendly and accommodating, clean by hostel standards.
Family
4/10
Poor
27 Jun 2017
Daniel
This was kind of a miserable stop, while the price was right for two nights, sleep was not had. A traveling soccer team and a squeal from the train station (literally across the street) left for sleepless nights in a less than friendly town. Needless to say I won't be back.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2017
Steven
Overall, a great hostel, my only complaint is that the cleaning staff left my room unlocked while I went downstairs and when I came back I was missing a few things and about 10E worth of coins.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2017
martin

very accommodating

it was a busy time with the dentists convention on,
and we had numerous changes of people arriving
and leaving on different days. we phoned them up
and they sorted everything,even arranging the same
rooms for us. all in all an excellent experience,
thanks so much
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2017
Stephen

Excellent location & great staff.

The Hostel is a 5 minute walk from the Train Station & 2 minutes from the centre of town. The staff were very helpful and the meal at the Cafe was 1st class. A great assest in a beautiful city.
8/10
Excellent
19 Dec 2016
Verified traveler
Staff are generally polite and helpful. However, fresh towels are not provided for our second night stay and they wanted to charge us €1.
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2016
Eric

Good location but hotel in need of improvement

Great location, although the property is not the cleanest or in the best condition. Even though the property is nonsmoking, we can smell cigarettes every night from our room. The bathroom drain also clogged and water builds up.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2016
Hoi Kwan Edith
Wifi only available in the lobby.
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2016
Henning

Basic, clean, great location

I stayed in a single room with a twin bed. Minimal furniture, but in good condition. Shared bathrooms and shower facilities were clean and in ample number. Very convenient to the train station. Wifi was fast and dependable in the room.
2/10
Poor
20 Sep 2016
Boian

Very small cramped and dirty beatent down place

Smelly, dirty environment
The internet is non existent. I was not able to do anything on it, not even open a single web page, send a single picture, or even read e-mails
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2016
Verified traveler
Hostel next to the metro station. Helpful staff. Lots of people hang around the common area.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2016
Kelsey

Good for a few nights.

The rooms were clean and organized. It was easy to find and very close to the train station. Its great for a couple nights stay but I wouldn't want to be there for long. Also, keep your valuables close.
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2016
mou

Absolutely crap!!\n

Booked a hotel in cologne Germany online for 2 adults and it said £24 per double room/2 people.
I paid online. And when i checked in the receptionist said that their computer system is down and they can't check if i have booked a room or not and i even showed her on my phone that i have booked it and paid it! But they didn't accept that! So i had to book again and pay an other £24 per person! Never mind i did it coz i was desperate for a stay as me and my friend were so tired. When i went to the room it was like beggars home! So disgusting.
I will never ever book a hotel from Expedia again. Dont waste your time and money. You will regret it.
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2016
Hansol

Good for everything except wi-fi

The location was really nice and the staffs were kind. The room, the toilet, and the shower room were all very clean and in good conditions. However, Wi-fi is not offered in the room.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2016
Ling

Perfect place for pack backer

Perfect location! It is just 3 mins walking distance from the Church and Cologne HBF. The room is big and staff are very nice. I will stay here again during visiting.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Dec 2015
CARLOS ERNESTO

Great location.

Great location, extremely central and you save on metro/tram fares.
Also, the room size (2 person room) was ok, not that big but also not that small.
Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2015
jupao

Close to station

No wifi in the room, but close to the station and the church
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2015
Verified traveler
Front desk staff are rude. Besides that it's clean, right in the middle of the city and next to the train station. Would stay again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2015
Verified traveler

Great Hostel spirit

A very good quality/price hostel in Cologne. close to the main train station, all the main museums, landmarks and restaurant, bars, cafes, shopping street.

No breakfast included but a kitchen to prepare whatever you fancy to grab and cook from a supermarket.

Friendly staff except one or two guys that should be a bit more giving smile but at least they are efficient. the girls of the staff are very nice, helping and friendly.

Good shower, bathroom toilets shared by storey. clean.

the room was good.just please do something to getwifi access at all floors.

hostel no surprise but you can meet new people and make new friends.

That's the spirit!

the guy with no memory who slept room number with some 1 and 4 but the bed was 3! i knew that bit!
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2015
Verified traveler
I found numerous bug bites all over my body after staying.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Sep 2015
Verified traveler

Good for some night

It was cool except for a crazy guy who used my bed and stole some chocolates from my bag
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2015
Zhahid

Good Hostel, Fair price

perfect location, Only issue i had was bed sheets don't change (i stayed 3 nights) internet is not in the rooms, so many had to go in lobby with little room. No soap/shower gel in shower, which would have been nice. Spacious room for 5 pple and no bunk beds with nice fat pillows ( i loved this)
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2015
julie

Convenient Comfortable and Economical stopover

The hostel is conveniently located a a short walk from bus and train station and within a couple of minutes walk of the Cathedral. The old city and the Rhine embankment are ontes further on foot. The room was comfortable and clean, very secure, and considering that it overlooks the busy station and hosts a lot of young backpackers, was surprisingly quiet(we had a 3rd floor room so lower floors may be different) The was only one flight of steps to climb, a lift servicing the 2 upper floors from there. There seemed always at least 1 staff member on duty who spoke good English and staff were helpful with information The Wifi in the common room and kitchen area worked well. The adjacent bar and restaurant was comfortable and served basic ood value meals.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2015
Amanda

just like the hostel movie

made friends every night in here, was really nice to be with such great people (:
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Station hostel review

I really enjoyed my stay at the station hostel! Good location, clean, friendly and no bunk beds! The no wifi in rooms was a bit annoying.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2015
Tatsuya

Hostel appropriate for its cost

In general this hotel was not below nor above my expectation for its cost of 20 euros. A shower room I used did not have curtains and in result my clothes got a bit wet, which irritated me, though.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2026
Seniz
Çok merkezi bir yer, tek kişilik odada kaldım. gayet iyi ve yeterliydi
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
hui-shin
是
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2026
Olena
Sehr zentral gelegen
4/10
Poor
24 Nov 2025
Jorge
Hotel muy ruidoso. LImpieza deficiente
Business
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2025
Hatice
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Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
The ventilation in the bathroom was bad. Sometimes it was as if someone was smoking in my bathroom. Unfortunately the sounds from the street could be heard very loudly even though a closed window
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Verified traveler

Single room with private bathroom

Friendly service, clean facilities and great location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
Luiz Flávio
Quality compatible with the price.

Only complain is about the wifi, because is so slow and almost never works on the 2nd floor.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
Isil

Uygun

Bizim için çok iyiydi, beklentimizin üstünde çıktı, memnun kaldık.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Dec 2024
Daniela
Close to everything. Easy to get to the city center and the Hbf. Easy to check in and get to the room. Turned out it I had bedbugs in the room, so I’m covered in bites. But we solved it on the hostel. You hear everything, so the dudes that showered on Saturday to Sunday at like 1 and singing I could hear it all.
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2024
Ayumi
スタッフの対応が本当に良かったです。
4/10
Poor
08 Oct 2024
Charles
In general the place hasn't been well maintained?The smell in some rooms are not inviting and the rooms are not properly cleaned!!
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
23 Sep 2024
Verified traveler

Schmutzige / ungereinigte Sanitäranlagen

Die sanitären Einrichtungen (Dusche, WC) waren die ganze Zeit so schmutzig / ungereinigt, dass eine Benutzung unzumutbar war.
Als ich mich an die Rezeption wendete und auf so schmutzige / ungereinigte Sanitärräume verwies, meinte man achselzuckend, das Reinigungspersonal hätte sich krankheitsbedingt abgemeldet und so sei eine Reinigung nicht durchführbar - man verwies mich dann so, dass ich trotz meines Zimmers auf dem 2. OG mich auf den anderen Etagen umschauen solle , ob irgendwo ein WC wäre , was irgendwie noch erträglich wäre - ansonsten meinte man zu mir , dass normalerweise die Sanitäreinrichtungen !!!!! alle 2 Tage !!!!! mal durchgewischt werden , was angesichts von so vielen Gästen , die die WCs gemeinsam nutzen , auch eine ZUMUTUNG ist .
Offenbar ist man in diesem Hostel in der Lage , die hohen Zimmerpreise zu kassieren , ohne sich um die Sauberkeit der sanitären Anlagen zu kümmern. Nie wieder so ein Hostel, in dem es so schmutzig ist und wo einem bereits auf den Etagengängen ein extremer Gestank nach Urin entgegenschlägt, wenn man nur an den WCs vorbeigeht.
Self
4/10
Poor
13 Sep 2024
Takayuki
運が悪かったのか、修学旅行と思われる子供(中学生か高校生か)の集団と同じ日に泊まることになってしまった。夜19時ごろから24時ぐらいまで、廊下を走り回り、ドアをばたばた開け閉めし、奇声がするのを我慢しなければならなかった。とても寝付ける状況ではなかった。

ホテルのスタッフの対応はよく、ドイツ語が全く話せず、英語もカタコトの自分の会話をちゃんと理解してくれた。

ホテルでは無くホステルなので、アメニティ類は最低限(バスタオル一枚と、シャンプーらしきもの。洗面所にはハンドソープ)しか無いので、必要であれば街中で調達すべき。

子供の件がなければ、バックパッカー向けの宿としては問題ありません。
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2024
Verified traveler
Had a single room next to showers. The isolation was so bad that each time someone took a shower, it felt like it was happening in the room. There was no ventilation either and the outside was too noisy with the window open. Did not get much sleep.

The toilets were not clean.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2024
Juergen

Ich werde wiederkommen

Die Lage des Hostels ist super. Die Ausstattung spartanisch. Während des heißen Sommerwetters wäre - wenn schon keine Klimaanlage vorhanden ist - wenigstens ein Ventilator angenehm. Aber ich werde wieder ein Zimmer in diesem Hostel buchen.
Self
4/10
Poor
06 May 2024
La Masa
It was very loud in the evening and there were lots of young people
You couldn't shower, it wasn't clean
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2024
Sonja
Ideal für einen kurzen Städtetrip, für Sightseeing !
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2024
Ulrike
Gut zu Fuss vom Hauptbahnhof erreichbar ... central gelegen ...
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2024
Runa
フロントの人はとてもよく対応してくれた。フレンドリーで街の見どころも教えてくれた。だけど、同じ階に泊まってる(?住んでる?)インド人達がうるさすぎる。毎朝ドアをドンドン叩いて人を呼んでる声が廊下からした。私は1人部屋だったのにその声で起こされた。夜も他のお客さんにお構いなく大きな声で喋ってるし、マナーがない。
施設自体はとても良いのに、このマナーの悪い人達のせいであまり良い気分で過ごせなかった。ホステルだからという言い訳では通用しないレベルのマナーの悪さ。その人達が1番騒いでた日の翌日トイレに行ったら、散々な有様だった。水は溢れてるし排泄物は流されてないまま放置。出かけて帰ってきたらホステルに掃除してもらえてたけど滞在してる人達のマナーが悪すぎる。
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2023
Akiyoshi
トイレが詰まって放置されていた
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2023
rodrigo
Excelente localização, com ótimo custo. Instalações confortáveis, porém precária na limpeza. Uma boa opção, para curta estadia.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2023
Michael
Für junge Gäste optimal für ältere die es gerne ruhiger haben nicht zu empfehlen. Abends ist party in der dazugehörigen bar/resturant was natürlich zu einer erhöten lautstärke führt und das erschwert natürlich das schlafen.
Fazit wer zum Party machen nach Köln kommt ist hier super aufgehoben. Für alle anderen nicht zu empfehlen
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2023
Ditte
Vi skulle bare sove og gå i bad - så det var rigtig fint.
Der var ikke så meget service til morgenmaden og ingen juice første morgen.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2023
okseon
시트를 여행자에게 갈아야 하는 것,
여행자들이 시트 갈때마다 먼지가 많이 나서 건강에 매우 나쁠 것 같아요.
다른 여행자가 시트 갈때, 내가 창문 열어 놓았고, 침대 난간을 닦으니 시트 먼지가 덕지덕지 붙어 있고요.
바닥 청고는 안하는 것 같습니다.
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2023
Pedro
Me gustó la velocidad de preparación de la comida. Muy buen sabor.
Lo que no me gustó fue que tendrían que avisar de llevar un candado propio. Yo lo llevé por si acaso.
Self

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