We stayed at the Hostel for one night while visiting Köln to visit an concert in the Live Music…read morehall. We stayed with 5 persons in one room. The staff is very friendly and all speak English (which I found was not that common in Germany). The room was really nice and picture perfect clean, literally couldn't find a single flaw. The hostel is open 24 hours so you have time to explore Cologne as long as you want. The breakfast was great as well with a nice and calm ambiance. This combined with the location, price, cheap parking in own garage and great public transport access nearby (and public transport guidance by the hostel staff) I couldn't recommend it more. A full five stars. Hostel staff, hank you for the service.

A good, clean, cheap hostel in the middle of Köln. We stayed here during the Christmas markets and…read moreit was the perfect place. Close by everything but far enough away so that it was not crazy noisy at night. The rooms were comfortable and modern and all towels/sheets were included. This hostel is a bit different than others that I have been to because there were also a lot of families here as well. The Internet was good and fast and the breakfast was great. An amazing spread for a hostel!

I stayed here in December on a busy weekend in Cologne, mostly due to all of the famous Christmas…read moremarkets. The hostel is within walking distance to almost anything you'd like to see in Cologne. Also only about a half mile's walk from the hauptbahnhof for travelers. The hostel is kept so clean and ran so well that it feels like you've gotten a great bargain on a hotel. It can be tricky to locate the hostel as it shares a building with many other businesses. The door is hidden between a convenience store and cafe and reached by elevator or stairs. -hairdryers and towels can be borrowed. -lockable closets are in each room. -washers and dryers are available. -full kitchen provided.

From the owner: Köln entdecken & bei uns günstig übernachten…read more Im Herzen Kölns findest du unser Downtown Hostel. Sei mittendrin im Großstadtleben und lerne Köln von seiner besten Seite kennen. Durch die zentrale Lage kannst du die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten fußläufig erreichen. Abends lädt die nahegelegene Altstadt auf ein leckeres Kölsch ein. Clubs und Bars sind in unmittelbarer Nähe. Und auch die Museen sind schnell zu Fuß erreichbar. Genieß' nach einem langen Shopping-Tag auf einer der größten Einkaufsstraßen Deutschlands den wundervollen Ausblick auf unserer Terrasse.

We stayed in the hostel. Rooms were spacious, communal areas were spotless, and staff was very…read morehelpful and extremely friendly! I would absolutely stay here again!

My friends and I enjoyed ourselves at the hostel. Checking was easy and each receptionist was very…read morenice. The rooms were well decorated and clean. We were mostly worried about the community bathrooms and shower but they were very clean and nice. We decided to check out the bar downstairs and met lots of English speakers because they have you put on flag stickers of the language(s) you speak. Drinks were pretty well priced especially for the specials. In the morning we ordered the breakfast which was a good vegan breakfast. One of my favorite features of the hostel is that the floors lock so you need a key for the elevator. It made us feel safe especially with the bar on the bottom floor. I'd highly suggest this hostel to anyone but especially first time hostel goers. It's an nice easy transition from hotel to hostel.

This hostel is located in the best part of Koln if you're a backpacker. It's very accessible by…read morethe local rail, and there is a lot to do in the area. The staff is super friendly - if you get there too early before check in, you can lock up your bags and go explore the city til check-in. Very clean hostel too.

Best Hostel I stayed in in 51 days of travel…read more The rooms were clean and spacious, just 2 bunk beds, lockers (they even provided a lock and key free of charge) and a simply amazing breakfast. Seriously: Free breakfast that was more than cereal and toast. It had fresh fruit (including kiwi's), several kinds of meat, several kinds of cheese, a couple kinds of quality cereal, a couple things to drink, croissants... and it was included in the place. Wow. Not just an excellent value, a great place to stay

Good place to stay in Cologne. A bit off the beaten path but close to the city. Great for young…read morepeople backpacking through Europe. The food they serve is great, recommend the breakfast. Rooms were clean, bed linens fresh, and staff friendly.

Overall: I was here for three nights in the middle of…read moreDecember, sharing a 6-person co-ed room (paid for an 8-person room though?). The WiFi is free and works, but it could use some upgrading. Location is nice, beds are fine. Worth the money? Not quite, but it'll do. It's definitely a "just passing through town" type place. Good things: Rooms are quite spacious with high ceilings and good head space between the bottom and top bunk. The radiator is warm. There are locking cubbies in each room for rent with a coin deposit. You get your coin back when you unlock it. Also, it is right by the Hbf., so it is not a long walk from the trains! It is also a short walk from pretty much anything you could possibly need. Bad things: The WiFi is okay quality (free!), but I had a lot of problems with the connection loading anything. One reviewer mentions needing a new WiFi code every 10 hours, but they have since changed things up. Now, you are disconnected every 1 hour and have to reconnect (I usually had problems reconnecting every time it bumped me off). The beds could use some beautification as they are made of lacquered plywood. Worth noting: It seems like the rooms could use some extra scrubbing. The shower stall wasn't the cleanest and a weird smell was coming from the drain. The carpet might need a deep clean too, but I mean it is a hostel. You make your own bed upon arrival, but linen charges are included in the price you pay. You DO NOT get a towel! A 10€ key deposit is due when you check in and is returned at check out. You receive a standard metal key (not a keycard) that unlocks your room. There is a reasonably busy street (highway?) on the west side of the building, so street noise might be a problem for some. You can also hear the train station and information announcements. I think I hear squeaking and pattering of critters in the ceiling, but I can't be certain. No evidence of critters or bugs in the rooms.

Pro: -Free Walking tour starts at 11am and 4pm at Rudolf…read morePlatz -WiFi in room, but each code only lasts for 10 hours so keep asking for the next one. Overly complicated system, I feel bad for the staff -Clean -Heating is more than enough Con: -You would see the big city attitude where staff is very "matter of fact" like. They seem like they cannot be bothered to know more about your trip. Bad day, maybe? -Hot water is €1. Other: -laundry: washing is €2.50, drying is €2. Each will take an hour.