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Station Hostel For Backpackers

Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral

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Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 7.5 per person)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Marzellenstr. 44 - 56, Cologne, Nordrhein Westfalen, 50668
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Musical Dome
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cologne

Located in Innenstadt, Station Hostel For Backpackers is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Church of St. Ursula and Hohe Strasse. This 50-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Hohe Strasse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Musical Dome - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hay Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Da Pasquale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Galestro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Station Hostel For Backpackers

Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral
Guests of Station Hostel For Backpackers enjoy free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a computer station. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Station Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 484 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

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 7.5 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Station Hostel Backpackers Cologne
Station Hostel Backpackers
Station Backpackers Cologne
Station Hostel For Backpackers Hotel Cologne
Hostel For Backpackers Cologne
Station Hostel For Backpackers Cologne
Station Hostel For Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Station Hostel For Backpackers?

This hostel is situated in Innenstadt, just steps from Hohe Strasse, and within a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. You'll also find Cologne Philharmonic and Old Market less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Station Hostel For Backpackers feature a casino?

No, Station Hostel For Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace at this hostel.

Does Station Hostel For Backpackers have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Station Hostel For Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Station Hostel For Backpackers serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Station Bar.

Will Station Hostel For Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Station Hostel For Backpackers.

Are there connecting rooms at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Station Hostel For Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Station Hostel For Backpackers is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), which is 9.7 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is around 24.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

No, at Station Hostel For Backpackers, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Station Hostel For Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 321 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Carlee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very dirty espically in the bathroom, and the staff were unhelpful from check in to checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Request to the management for providing towel. They didn't mentioned before booking. Thank God luckily I got my own towel this time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nabegh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hostel was ideal, walking distance to everything. My group stayed in a quad room and it was neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gareth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were dirty and rarely cleaned. Bedroom was okay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kwai

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

hanna, beirut

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jonna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very close to the train station, which is nice. even though it’s close, I couldn’t hear the trains.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy check in

6/10 Okay

ling

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sabine

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

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

Great stay in Frankfurt

I had a great time. The breakfast was awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Bare essentials but actual room felt clean, bathrooms a bit worn but good for a short cheap stay in an expensive city
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Valerio

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

goos stay

affordable hostel right by cologne train station, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021