8.2
Excellent
163 USD
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Hostel Köln in Koln

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Cologne, Marsilstein 29
● Center: 1.3 km
🌞 Beach - 2.3 km

Staff described as exceptionally friendly and helpful, with 24/7 reception service Breakfast included and noted for good variety and quality Rooms are clean and well maintained with modern bathrooms and heating Central location allows easy walking access to city center and attractions Facilities include a common room for groups and families, as well as a terrace and garden Beds frequently criticized for being too hard and uncomfortable across all rooms Noise from street and nearby bars can be disruptive, especially if windows are open Some guests noted unpleasant odors in rooms and cold, sterile decor Reports of noisy school groups and guests until late hours impacting sleep Customer service complaints include rude staff and poor handling of complaints
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Age7+
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Standard Family room
Standard Family room
Family room with bathroom
420 USD
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Private bathroom
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Triple room
Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room
4 x
Standard Quadruple room
Private bathroom
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Standard Quintuple room
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Standard Quintuple room
Private bathroom
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Standard Sextuple room
6 x
Standard Sextuple room
Private bathroom
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Private bathroom
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Description

Hostel Köln is a 2-star accommodation located in the heart of Cologne, offering a variety of room types from Standard Single to Standard Sextuple rooms. The hostel provides free parking, WiFi, and a restaurant serving breakfast included with most stays. Guests can use shared kitchen facilities, relax on the terrace or in the garden, and enjoy amenities like a bar, games room, and meeting facilities. The hostel maintains a good cleanliness rating of 8/10 and provides a friendly, multilingual staff available 24/7. While rooms are described as basic but clean, some guests note that beds can be uncomfortable and noise from the central location can be noticeable. Breakfast is generally praised for variety and quality. The hostel is suitable for groups, families with children, and solo travelers, with kid meals available and non-smoking rooms throughout. Pets are not allowed, and guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

Location

Hostel Köln sits at Marsilstein 29, very close to Cologne's city center. It is only 116 meters from the Kölnischer Kunstverein contemporary art museum and 14 km from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Nearby dining options include Restaurant Bobotie just 80 meters away and Vapiano at 224 meters. The hostel is located in a lively area, within walking distance of major shopping streets and popular nightlife spots. The Cologne Beach Club is about 2.3 km away, which is the closest beach-like area. Guests can easily explore local attractions on foot, but should be aware the central location may expose rooms to street noise.

Tips

  • Expect some noise due to the central city location, so bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
  • Book early if you want a larger group room, as the hostel can accommodate parties up to six people in one room.
  • Use the shared kitchen and terrace to relax away from the street noise.
  • If you have difficulty with firm beds, consider bringing your own pillow for better comfort.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: Continental, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, AmericanExpress, MasterCard, Visa, UnionPay
  • Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Security guard
  • Newspapers
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Garden
  • Fire Extinguisher
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
Services and amenities
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Bar
  • Diet menu (on request)
  • Common kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine
  • Packed Lunches
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish
  • German
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Polish
  • Turkish
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Sun Deck
Parking
  • Parking
  • Garage
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
Kids
  • Playroom
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 2280 m. It takes 34 minutes To the beach!

Street view

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Reviews

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18.02.2026 Guest
Better than expected. Staff are all lovely and even opened the group room for our party of 8. Room was basic but clean and well appointed. Blinds didn’t really keep the morning light out well. There was a bit of a funny smell but not horrible! Breakfast was good and included. All round very good
02.05.2025 Guest
Our 9th grade class had a wonderful stay at the Cologne Hostel. We lacked nothing. Thank you so much! The staff were all exceptionally friendly. Arrival and departure went smoothly. Our students especially enjoyed the common room in the basement, where they could relax and hang out until late in the evening. Highly recommended!
01.03.2024 Guest
Avoid this place if you want to sleep. School tours making noise until 3am along with noise from bars and restaurants on the street. Pillows are horrible. The area feels a little unsafe and not family friendly at all. The room was ok except for very uncomfortable pillows.
03.09.2022 Ilenia
Very central location - comfy beds - good breakfast! Ideal if you want to rest or party! Everything is close by - highly recommended
30.07.2022 Demilade
I only have good things to say about this hostel. Very warm reception and basically in the city center.
16.04.2022 Tilo
Clean. Modern room. Bright. A lot of windows. It's in the city center (pro and con) so if you open the window it can be noisy (restaurant, motorcycle, police - windows have a good noise cancelling.
Friendly. Breakfast is sufficient. Kids friendly. No air-condition.
Nice terrace.
Visited in spring.
Nothing to complain about.
05.03.2022 Adetoro
Simply the best!! 5 stars deserving without a single star!! Perfect location and very friendly, dynamic young team. Indeed a home for a short sojourn. Keep it up!!
05.12.2021 Andrea
Very well situated and the employees were very friendly and helpful.
02.07.2021 Matthias
The bed quality is unfortunately underground. Say: Much too hard, to spend this pleasant night. The slatted frame is made of wood slats, not to give in. A simple foam-similar, approx. 15 cm thick Mat. They told me at the reception, the beds are the same in the whole Hostel! Well. Saved in the wrong place. Too bad!

In addition:
The multi-bed rooms are neither comfortable nor beautiful. Say: The lighting is cold and a little creative mounted. Walls are ugly, sterile woodchip. 70s-granite window sills. Color concept virtually does not exist. Strange is: It has been modernised everything and meticulously ausdetailliert - not feel, Style or character you will find.
02.07.2021 Rabab
It was good just to have something for room ventilation and for cleaning I give them 75%.
It's a kid friendly place and the breakfast was delicious with a good variety.
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POIs near hotel

museum
Kölnischer Kunstverein (2 min)
Art museum featuring contemporary exhibitions, open Tuesday to Sunday.
memorial
Konrad Adenauer Sculpture (3 min)
Memorial sculpture honoring Konrad Adenauer, former Chancellor of West Germany.
museum
Käthe Kollwitz Museum (4 min)
Museum dedicated to Käthe Kollwitz, featuring her artworks; closed Mondays and carnival days.
memorial
Beruria Stein (6 min)
Memorial commemorating Beruria Stein as part of Stolpersteine in Cologne, remembering Holocaust victims.
memorial
Sofie Sulamisch Stein (6 min)
Memorial commemorating Sofie Sulamisch Stein as part of Cologne's Holocaust Stolpersteine initiative.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Restaurant «Bobotie» (1 min)
Marsilstein 9, 50676 Köln
restaurant
Restaurant «Vapiano» (3 min)
Habsburgerring 2-12, 50674 Köln
restaurant
Restaurant (6 min)

Frequently asked questions about Hostel Köln

What types of rooms are available at Hostel Köln?

The hostel offers Standard Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple, Quintuple, Sextuple, and Family rooms.

Is breakfast included in the room price?

Yes, breakfast is included and served in a buffet style.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Köln?

No, pets are not allowed at this hotel.

Is parking available at the hostel?

Yes, free parking is provided for guests.

What is the location like in terms of nearby attractions?

Hostel Köln is centrally located, 116 meters from Kölnischer Kunstverein museum, close to several restaurants, and within walking distance to major shopping streets and nightlife.

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