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What Is a Hostel?

If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of its 15 hostels might be a great option. No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer the following:

• Shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms)
• Low prices
• A social environment

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

Hostels in Cologne

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to start looking:

Shiva's CitySleep - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne Nippes S-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

Pathpoint Cologne Backpacker Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find showers in all rooms.

SMARTY Cologne City Center - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Zuelpicher Platz U-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a shared/communal kitchen. You'll find showers, TVs, and lockers in all rooms.

Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz City- Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn and Cologne Messe-Deutz Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You'll find showers and desks in all rooms.

A&o Köln Dom - Located steps from Cologne Cathedral. 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.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Cologne?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that might be helpful:

• The hottest months are typically July and August, while February and January are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 53° F and nighttime temperatures average 26° F
• April-June: 70° F is the daytime average and 37° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 73° F and nighttime averages are around 47° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 62° F during the day and 33° F at night
• Average rainfall is 24.61 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Cologne?

Depending on your interests, you might enjoy these places to visit:

• Cologne Cathedral
• Romano-Germanic Museum
• City Hall

• Stadtgarten
• Volksgarten
• Flora Cologne

• Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
• Volkstheater Millowitsch
• Museum Ludwig

Generally, Cologne is known for its:

• Museums
• Shopping
• Historical sites
• Cafés
• Restaurants
• Cultural attractions

How to Get to Cologne and Around the Area

You can fly into the nearest airport in Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from the city center. An alternative is Duesseldorf (DUS-Duesseldorf Intl.), located 24.6 mi (39.7 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. You can access metro transit at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn, and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Cologne Central Station, Cologne Hansaring Station, or Cologne West Station.