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a&o Köln Dom - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12.50 per person)
Staircase

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Komodienstr 19-21, Cologne, NW, 50667
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Living area | TV

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Living area | TV

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Innenstadt, a&o Köln Dom - Hostel is adjacent to Hohe Strasse and within a 5-minute walk of Pixie Fountain. This 41-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
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What's nearby

  • Hohe Strasse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Musical Dome - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hay Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Funkhaus Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Galestro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

a&o Köln Dom - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral
Guests staying at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a TV in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a water dispenser and a vending machine.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Safes are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

A O Köln Dom
A&O Köln
A&O Köln Dom
A&O Köln Dom Cologne
A&O Köln Dom Hostel
A&O Köln Dom Hostel Cologne
Köln Dom
a o Köln Dom
a o Köln Dom Hostel
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel Cologne
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?

A&o Köln Dom - Hostel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Innenstadt, just steps from Cologne Cathedral and Pixie Fountain, and within a short walk of Musical Dome. You'll also find Old Market and Cologne Philharmonic less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does a&o Köln Dom - Hostel have a casino at the property?

No, a&o Köln Dom - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does a&o Köln Dom - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does a&o Köln Dom - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

A&o Köln Dom - Hostel offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does a&o Köln Dom - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?

The closest major airport to a&o Köln Dom - Hostel is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 9.5 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 24.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel.

a&o Köln Dom - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 330 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great. There is luggage storage space but can be hard to find a staff to help. Room was nice and comfortable, definitely an upgrade type of stay for backpackers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lily

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, nice staff, super comfy bed, nice bathroom, overall good stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio, Hialeah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just some steps to the Koln Cathedral. Breakfast is poor, elevator didn’t work the second day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Great staff, always welcoming, smiling, polite and very helpful, especially with the luggage that we store before the check-in and after the checkout. The hotel can't be in a most convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elinor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is decent value for money. Located very close to the cathedral, main station and old town. Lots of nearby places to eat. Room was a decent size although the bathroom felt cramped. Good shower, good WiFi, mattress a bit soft but still comfy. Excellent pillows.Very limited storage but plenty of plug sockets. Clean but poor attention to detail, eg a hair on the duvet. Good blackout curtains but poor internal sound proofing. Heating works well Seriously fiddly and annoying computerised check in but the staff are very nice. Overall I think this hotel is absolutely fine if staying for a single night and i would stay here again but I'd explore other options for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Worst hotel ever for the price

WOW!! I mean if I had been reviewing this on what i paid - £300 per night, it would be getting minus 5 stars but I am reviewing it based on say an average £50 per night room rate. First of all the positives. The location is great, very central and noise levels are actually very low around there considering. The rooms seemed fairly clean and the bed was quite comfortable (if not a little basic). So now we get to the negatives. We arrived (having booked twin beds) and given room 402 which after walking 4 floors we found out was one double bed (no room around the bed to walk, literally the room was the size of the bed). We went back downstairs and after about 5 minutes we were given 408. So back upstairs we went but even worse this time the room was actually occupied (no people but a lovely laptop and phone if we had been that way inclined). So back we went again and this time given room 203 which again was two twin beds basically crammed together like a double with no room to walk around the outside. I have no idea what the room pictured is of but it certainly isn't the rooms we saw at this hotel. The rooms aren't like prison cells, they are a lot smaller than prison cells. I mean it is basically a bed and nothing else. Michael at front desk looked like he had been left on his own to manage the whole operation and couldn't look more disinterested if he tried, he did at least find our booking. Worst hotel experience - For the price - Absolutely the worst ever
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I quite liked this place for the price. Location could NOT have been better!!! It was such a perfect location! Staff was amazing and so helpful!! There was a tinnny elevator which was so helpful to get the luggage to the room. It was clean, and beds pretty comfortable. My sons bed was more comfortable then mine, mine had a weird lump/roll in the middle. It was verrrrry hot to sleep here. No ac as most places in Germany. I did bring along a little USB fan that I bought before heading to Germany that has been extremely helpful. It was loud outside. But that is to be expected so close to the downtown core/cathedral. And I wouldn’t change it for the location! We had to park about 10 min away in a parking garage which was the only downside. Other than that. Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do Not Disturb!

Basic hotel room, clean and simple. However... cleaning staff need to learn what the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door means, and not let themselves in and wake me up 3 times!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Good location cheap and cheerful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The worst hotel that I have stayed ever , mini room , no bed sheet even short of bath towels, no A/C, totally a nightmare ….
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Minimal service but it is OK

There was one bath towel in the room. No other towels. There were soap bottles provided, one for the washbasin and one for the shower. The labels are different but the contents are the same. The bed is small enough to roll down, and there is only one power supply. Free wifi and heating are supplied, sufficient for a night's stay or so.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barney

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Small but clean, friendly staff, good for one night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location but poor soundproofing

Location is good as it’s close to many attractions. However, the soundproofing of the rooms is bad. You can hear every noise from the surrounding rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Well located Clean Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is perfect. It’s only walking distance from the train station and a stone throw away from the Cologne Cathedral. If you will only stay for a quick visit, this is good enough to have a descent sleep because it’s very basic. What is importent, we have a place to stay & sleep comfortably after touring around Cologne. We are not a very fuzzy travelers. That’s why this is good enough for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, with a great view out to the cathedral, staff friendly and good covid safe protocols.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel Constantin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Fionnuala

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable in Great Location

The room was small but spotlessly clean and the beds were really comfortable. All we did was sleep and shower in the room so no need for any extras. The private bathroom was also spotless. The hostel is perfectly located beside the main train station and the Cathedral so within short walking distance of eating/drinking and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019