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Station - Hostel for Backpackers

Marzellenstr. 44-56, Cologne, Germany View Map

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Just 492 feet from Cologne Central Station, this hostel offers bright, clean rooms and free Wi-Fi internet in public areas. The Cologne Cathedral is a 4-minute walk away from the Station – Hostel for Backpackers, and guests can enjoy a bar, cafe and restaurant on-site. At the Station, all categories of rooms are available with a private bathroom or with shared facilities on each floor. Cologne’s pedestrian area is 984 feet from the Hostel for Backpackers. The Cologne Trade Fair is just 1 stop away on the city rail from the central station, or 15 minutes' walk. We close the reception at midnight. Then we send everyone who has not yet checked in an email with instructions on how to get into the house and into the room.

1,075 Reviews

7.3Good
Cleanliness
7.2
Staff
8.7
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “It's fine for what it is. Cleanish, warm, safe.”
  • “Veryyyy reasonable price. I only stayed for three hours and check out by 5am. The staff waited for me the night before until 1am. Good…”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Single Bed in mixed 5 Bed Dormitory Room with shared Bathroom1/4

Single Bed in mixed 5 Bed Dormitory Room with shared Bathroom

259 sqft • 1 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Earplugs
Single1/1

Single

97 sqft • 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Closet
Single Room with Shared Bathroom1/4

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

87 sqft • 1 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • City view
Twin1/1

Twin

130 sqft • 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • City view
  • Closet
Triple1/2

Triple

173 sqft • 3 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • City view
  • Desk
  • Heating
Single Room with Bathroom1/4

Single Room with Bathroom

97 sqft • 1 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • City view

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    What Guests Loved

    7.3
    Good

    Based on 1,075 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    7.2

    Staff

    8.7

    Overall Quality

    7.2

    Pros +

    • It's fine for what it is. Cleanish, warm, safe.
    • STAFF, LOCATION
    • Veryyyy reasonable price. I only stayed for three hours and check out by 5am. The staff waited for me the night before until 1am. Good experience for a short-time stay.

    Cons -

    • Doors banging because of some design flaw with the doors. You have to slam them on leaving the room. So, no sleep.
    • High prices overall in the city, it needs remodeling.
    • There's no kitchen
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    3StephenPosted on: 6-9-2025

    It's fine for what it is. Cleanish, warm, safe.

    Doors banging because of some design flaw with the doors. You have to slam them on leaving the room. So, no sleep.

    8Noé D. i.Posted on: 1-26-2026

    STAFF, LOCATION

    High prices overall in the city, it needs remodeling.

    7YingyingPosted on: 1-16-2026

    Veryyyy reasonable price. I only stayed for three hours and check out by 5am. The staff waited for me the night before until 1am. Good experience for a short-time stay.

    8MargaretPosted on: 1-14-2026

    The location is more than perfect near the cathedral and the station

    There's no kitchen

    9PatriciaPosted on: 1-9-2026

    Location! And the people at the reception are really helpful and friendly.

    Bathroom floors could be cleaner.

    9PorfirioPosted on: 1-6-2026

    Good location. Clean washrooms. Comfortable beds.

    Front desk is not open 24/7. A bit confusing to find some of the rooms.

    7YousifPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Location

    CleaningBed arrangements Facilities

    1sandeepPosted on: 1-3-2026

    worst place ...bad smell carpet in galleries ...u will deteriote your health...bad odour in every balcony, gallery , passage

    6Farrah A.Posted on: 12-29-2025

    The location was excellent, just a few meters from Cologne cathedral, the train station, and city center.The front-desk staff was also really nice.

    The building itself was old, and so were the rooms. The bathrooms were dirty, like they could've been cleaned more often. Sometimes, I would come and try to use them, but they were usually clogged. :(

    5AbanoubPosted on: 12-24-2025

    The location is very good and near to the cathedral

    The facilities are not good, the hostel smells bad

    9Priv20Posted on: 12-22-2025

    Everything was clean easy and well explained. Staff were helpful and nice at all times.

    Sharing with a young girl who smelled a little. But she only stayed few hours i wasn't there most of the time. Bring your earplugs and everything will be fine.

    10TivadarPosted on: 12-14-2025

    Enough space in the tidy room. Centrally located. Bed clean and class.

    7LouisePosted on: 12-11-2025

    The beds were comfy and the location great.

    It was noisy inside the hostel after midnight. There is no lounge when the bar and reception is closed. There is no kitchen which I thought was listed in the information

    6DanishPosted on: 11-24-2025

    Elevator+Location

    Cleaning+Bed Bathrooms.

    3KadirPosted on: 11-23-2025

    Smiling Stuff

    Overpriced for hospitality, lamb and charger didnt worked at my 201-A bed and also some more.No Towels, 43 Euros for 6 mixed room Didnt satisfied

    9AmanyPosted on: 11-14-2025

    very helpful staff. good location. clean rooms and sheets.

    although bathrooms were cleaned regularly after 2 or 3 hours they needed cleaning again. but compare to other good things, this was nothing.

    7Howard0308Posted on: 11-3-2025

    The location is good. The train station and the Koln Cathedral are only minutes of walk away. There's free lockers outside my room. The bed is comfortable.

    There is no kitchen and have to pay to use the fridge. Some of the lockers are broken and this one is not the fault of the hostel, one of my roommates snored so loud that I could hardly sleep at all so bring a earplug with you during travelling could be a good idea.

    8MohgaPosted on: 10-31-2025

    The location is few meters walk to the central station and the cathedral. Also near to so many markets for quick snacks. Clean room. Helpful staff.

    Nothing really, will be a plus if there is an extra lock for the room’s door.

    5SonnyPosted on: 10-21-2025

    Location wise very near to metro and to the cathedral

    The smell of the room,i don’t know once the real problem with the smell but within my 1 night stay i struggle to sleep.Hope they can improve the smell of the hallway and rooms.Thank you

    8KarenPosted on: 10-18-2025

    Clean comfortable beds, good showers, elevator, a short walk from main railroad station, AND the Cologne Cathedral

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that a deposit is required to secure your booking (see Policies). The property will contact you directly via email regarding prepayment which is payable via credit card.

    Location

    Station - Hostel for Backpackers

    Marzellenstr. 44-56, Cologne

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