Search Cheap Cologne Hostels

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: Die wohngemeinschaft Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Moltkestrasse U-Bahn and Rudolfplatz U-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. A&o Köln Dom - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn and Köln Dom/Central Station (tief). Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find showers, free toiletries and TVs in all rooms. DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Station Hostel For Backpackers - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne Central Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find showers in all rooms. Shiva’s CitySleep - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Köln Nippes S-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of Expedia’s 13 hostels could be a great option.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 633 mm.

In general, Cologne is known for its museums, historical sites and cafes. Major attractions include Cologne Cathedral, Phantasialand and Alter Markt. Get out into nature with places such as Flora Cologne, Nature Reserve Wahner Heide and Bergisches Land Nature Park. Cultural attractions include Chocolate Museum, Museum of Applied Art and Kolumba.

Keep this information about transit options in Cologne on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away. An alternative is Duesseldorf International Airport (DUS), located 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To check out more of the area, take a train from Köln Dom/Central Station (tief), Cologne Central Station or Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station).