Find Cheap Hostels in Cologne

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more 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 exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices, and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to start looking: DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Station Hostel For Backpackers - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station). Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels and showers. A&o Köln Dom - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) and Köln Dom/Central Station (tief). You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. SFN Home Stay - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Bergisch Gladbach S-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk at this property. Hostel Heinzelmännchen - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Severinstrasse U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free WiFi and multilingual staff. You’ll find towels and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of Expedia’s 14 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 37 inches.

In general, Cologne is known for its museums, historical sites, and cafes. Top attractions include Cologne Cathedral and Phantasialand. Get out into nature with places like Fühlinger Lake, Bergisches Land Nature Park, and Rhine. Cultural attractions include Cologne City Museum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, and Museum Ludwig.

Keep this information about transit options in Cologne in your back pocket 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 Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), situated 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn, and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station, or Köln Dom/Central Station (tief).