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Station Hostel For Backpackers

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

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Standard Double Room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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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

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom

One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom

One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cologne

At Station Hostel For Backpackers you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Station Bar, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Innenstadt hostel include Old Market and within 30 minutes you'll find Cologne Trade Fair Grounds.
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What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Musical Dome - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum Ludwig - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hay Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Da Pasquale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Station Hostel For Backpackers

Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Cologne Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hostel measures 484 square feet (45 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Station Hostel For Backpackers.

This Cologne hostel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 484 sq ft of conference space
  • 45 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Station Hostel For Backpackers offers 50 accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7.5 for adults and from EUR 7.5 for children

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Station Hostel For Backpackers?

The closest beach to Station Hostel For Backpackers is Rodenkirchen Riviera (7.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Station Hostel For Backpackers on 18 Feb 2026 start from NZ$118.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Station Hostel For Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

No, Station Hostel For Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Station Hostel For Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 323 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Travelled 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 traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Kwai

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller
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