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. A breakfast buffet is served daily, along with a varied evening menu.The Bar is open until late every night, and as well as live music and DJs there is a varied Sports program on the big screens in the bar and outside in the Beer garden. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Cologne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
4 twin beds
4 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the accommodation's <b>central location</b> near the train station and cathedral. The staff received praise for their friendliness. However, <b>room cleanliness</b> and comfort received mixed reviews, with some noting issues. Soundproofing was a concern, with noise from other guests and outside being noticeable.
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Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.1
Low score for Cologne

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Station Bar,Cafe and Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Station - Hostel for Backpackers

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • BBQ facilities

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Karaoke

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
Station - Hostel for Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroEC-CardUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Station - Hostel for Backpackers

  • Guests staying at Station - Hostel for Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Station - Hostel for Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Station - Hostel for Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Station - Hostel for Backpackers has 1 restaurant:

    • Station Bar,Cafe and Restaurant
  • Station - Hostel for Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
  • Station - Hostel for Backpackers is 1,300 feet from the center of Cologne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.