Station Hostel For Backpackers

Hostel with restaurant, near Cologne Cathedral

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Station Hostel For Backpackers, near Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome, offers a warm atmosphere with breakfast at the on-site Station Bar. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the garden or coffee shop/cafe while enjoying happy hour.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
$61 nightly
$69 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Standard Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Very good
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

One Bed in Doorm for 5 People, shared bathroom

Exceptional
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom | View from room
One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom | View from room

One Bed in Doorm for 6 People, shared bathroom

Exceptional
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Marzellenstr. 44 - 56, Cologne, Nordrhein Westfalen, 50668

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 - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 14 min drive
  • Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 38 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 54 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 5 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Ebertplatz U-Bahn - 11 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 14 min walk

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

When you stay at Station Hostel For Backpackers, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Station Bar, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 9 minutes and Ebertplatz U-Bahn is 11 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (484 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Station Bar - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 7.5 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Station Hostel For Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Station Hostel For Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Station Hostel For Backpackers?

Yes, Station Bar offers Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Station Hostel For Backpackers like?

Station Hostel For Backpackers is a short 9-minute walk from Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn and 7 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

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Station Hostel For Backpackers Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Scott, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location, Location, Location.
Tim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was polite, room cleanliness was okay. Surrounding may be noisy.
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was at single room with shared bathroom. Everything was perfect.
Dmitrii, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Single room with private bathroom

Friendly service, clean facilities and great location.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, easy check in
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8/10 Very good

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Hatice, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It was very dirty espically in the bathroom, and the staff were unhelpful from check in to checkout.
Carlee, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of the hostel was ideal, walking distance to everything. My group stayed in a quad room and it was neat and clean.
Josh, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Request to the management for providing towel. They didn't mentioned before booking. Thank God luckily I got my own towel this time
Khalid, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quality compatible with the price. Only complain is about the wifi, because is so slow and almost never works on the 2nd floor.
Luiz Flávio, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The ventilation in the bathroom was bad. Sometimes it was as if someone was smoking in my bathroom. Unfortunately the sounds from the street could be heard very loudly even though a closed window
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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
Theodore, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

very close to the train station, which is nice. even though it’s close, I couldn’t hear the trains.
Jonna, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Close to everything. Easy to get to the city center and the Hbf. Easy to check in and get to the room. Turned out it I had bedbugs in the room, so I’m covered in bites. But we solved it on the hostel. You hear everything, so the dudes that showered on Saturday to Sunday at like 1 and singing I could hear it all.
Daniela, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Bathrooms were dirty and rarely cleaned. Bedroom was okay
Henry, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Nabegh, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It was very loud in the evening and there were lots of young people You couldn't shower, it wasn't clean
La Masa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
David, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

In general the place hasn't been well maintained?The smell in some rooms are not inviting and the rooms are not properly cleaned!!
Charles, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Kwai, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Had a single room next to showers. The isolation was so bad that each time someone took a shower, it felt like it was happening in the room. There was no ventilation either and the outside was too noisy with the window open. Did not get much sleep. The toilets were not clean.
1-night trip