Hostels in Cologne

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
24 Apr - 26 Apr
In two weeks
1 May - 3 May
In one month
15 May - 17 May
In two months
12 Jun - 14 Jun

Our top choices for Cologne hostels

Exterior

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Nippes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (98 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, friendly staff."
United Kingdom
benbelgacem
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
Terrace/patio

Station Hostel For Backpackers

Station Hostel For Backpackers
Innenstadt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (324 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Scott
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Station Hostel For Backpackers
Free daily continental breakfast

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel

BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Stadtbezirk Bonn
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (157 reviews)
"Incrediblely fun place. Way more fun than a normal hotel. A+. Great staff. "
United States
Gregory
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
BaseCamp Bonn - Hostel
Exterior

Vegas Hotel

Vegas Hotel
Zentrum
6.6 out of 10, (10 reviews)
"Very noisy. No daily cleaning of the room."
Germany
Sergio Alejandro
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Vegas Hotel
Reception

Max Hostel

Max Hostel
Stadtbezirk Bonn
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (41 reviews)
"It was clean and very helpful staff. I enjoyed staying at Max."
Canada
Dr. Vipin
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Max Hostel
Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed with shared bathroom

Mike's Four - Hostel

Mike's Four - Hostel
Friedrichstadt
6.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"Fotoğraflardaki gibi lüx görünümlü asla değil, orta seviye standart bir hostel sadece, Ortak paylaşımlı banyo ve tuvalet olduğunu farkedemeden aldık, Maalesef herşeyi kendiniz temin etmeniz gerekiyor, orta düzeyde bir hostel yatacak yer hariç başka bir hizmet yok. İyice inceleyip karar verin. Mutfak yemek vs yok, su almadıysanız içeceğiniz musluk bile yok maalesef :) "
Turkey
Huseyin Kaya
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Mike's Four - Hostel
Double Room, Shared Bathroom

GZ Hostel Bonn

GZ Hostel Bonn
Stadtbezirk Bonn
5.2 out of 10, (78 reviews)
"Very unclean and worn building. Half of it was a building site so works began early in the morning. The basement room had a window that you could hear people moving about all night. The shower and bathroom were so bad we really refrained from using it at all. A taxi driver informed us that there are women who offer extra services in this hostel. AVOID THIS HOSTEL. Wasn’t even cheap compared to other accommodation we were just desperate for somewhere to sleep. "
United Kingdom
Matthew William
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
GZ Hostel Bonn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Cologne Hotel Reviews

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

8/10 Good
"The hotel staff are efficient, welcoming and resourceful. Property could use an update, especially carpets in rooms. Hairdryer was sticky, scratched terribly and should be replaced!! Location is walkable to stores, restaurants, museums, galleries and the cathedral, which is fantastic."
Vilma 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln

Find out more about Cologne

Cologne Hostels information

Number of reviews
532
Accommodation
7 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$113
Highest Price
NZ$251

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Cologne?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Cologne?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You'll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Hostel Heinzelmännchen - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Severinstrasse U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Station Hostel For Backpackers - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station). Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and free Wi-Fi. Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz City- Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn and Cologne Messe-Deutz Station. Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. You'll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Hotelzimmer in Wesseling Brühlerstr - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking at this property. You'll find towels, TVs and hairdryers in all rooms.
How many hostels will I find in Cologne?
If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of Expedia's 7 hostels could be a great option.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Cologne?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 936 mm.
What is there to see and do in Cologne?
In general, Cologne is known for its museums, historical sites and cafes. Top attractions include Cologne Cathedral and Phantasialand. Get out into nature with places such as Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne, Fühlinger Lake and Nature Reserve Wahner Heide. Cultural attractions include Cologne City Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum and Museum Ludwig.
What's the best way to get to and around Cologne while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Cologne on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away. An alternative is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To check out more of the area, take a train from Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station or Köln Dom/Central Station (tief).

Explore a world of travel with Expedia