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Station Hostel for Backpackers

Marzellenstraße 44, 50668 Cologne, Germany
Station Hostel for Backpackers
Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 196 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
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Based on 196 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "It had a grungy feel overall though." source Hostelworld

    "Overall everything was fine." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "The place was decently clean, but there was a weird smell always in the hall way coming from the bathroom that was right across from my dorm." source Hostelworld

    "It's also very muggy, but you don't feel clean after showering because they smell too." source Hostelworld

    "The rooms were very clean but the hallways smelled pretty strongly like a bathroom." source Hostelworld

    "The host�l is good, could be a little more clean, the staff �s good." source Hostelworld

    "good place very close to train station, clean rooms and bathroom." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Fairly basic services but friendly staff and secure rooms." source Hostelworld

    "Friendly staff willing to answer questions." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Also, the lounge area appears to be open to whoever walks in off the street (I was propositioned there by a gentleman staying at a nearby hotel) which was a little uncomfortable." source Hostelworld

    "Perfect location right next to the station and the Dom makes it easy to reach and to find back after a night out." source Hostelworld

    "The location was awesome - super close to the Dom and train station, and they provide a map of cool things to do." source Hostelworld

    "Great location right near train station and only a few mins walk to cenre of old town." source Hostelworld

    "A very conveniently placed hostel with a good social area and a relatively cheap bar." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Lots of common spaces to meet people and a great price." source Hostelworld

    "Uncomplicated, simple and reasonably priced." source Hostelworld

    "Good value for the money." source Hostelworld

    "good location and price." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "It's not very pleasant to be waked up every 1 hour in the night, we had 2 beds in a 6-beds room, they put new people in the room at 23:00, then at 4:00 in the morning and the least at 5:00." source Hostelworld

    "it's quite annoying that they dont have any lockers in the room and the ones in the corridors are kind of breaking (some of them). The room is kind of smelly, but the bathroom is clean." source Hostelworld

    "The 5 bed dorm room I stayed in was the largest hostel room I've been in, and the beds weren't bunked making it very relaxed and comfortable." source Hostelworld

    "the bathroom by our room was DISGUSTING i had to breathe out of my mouth in the shower because it smelt so bad i almost threw up." source Hostelworld

    "Room was clean and comfortable. Nice security system with locks to rooms and locks to access room hallways." source Hostelworld

More information on Station Hostel for Backpackers

Your Backpacker-Hostel and Budget Hotel in the very heart of Europe, Cologne (Germany).We are located directly at the central station, 300 m to the famous Cologne Cathedral (K�lner Dom) and just a few steps to Germanys busiest shopping street,as well hundreds of Bars,Clubs and Restaurants..For updated openings please contact us under station@hostel-cologne.de We offer clean and comfortable beds as well as free showers, free internet and wireless acces and laundry facillities (�2 washing, �1.50 dryer, �0.50 detergent).Late check out until 12pm is possible. Towels available (1.00� + 5,-� deposit) There is the possibility to use a Public phone. Free city maps with sightseeing tips and other travel information (guide books, hostel flyers, train and flight connections) are available.Newspapers, nightlife magazines, etc...Cologne information (exhibitions, concerts, clubs, ...)

Directions

15 minutes away FROM THE AIRPORT:Take the regional train S13 from the airport to the central station of cologne (DOM/HBF). There is one running every 20 minutes and it takes 15 minutes. The ticket cost 2.50 Euro and you can only buy it at the Ticket Machines. There is no bus connection between the airport and the city.100 meters away FROM THE MAIN TRAIN STATION:If you take the main exit of the train station (after platform number 1) you will see the Cathedral to your left and a brown office building with a Rolex commercial on the top to your right. Turn directly behind this office building into Marzellenstr. where you will find us after 100m on the right. Marzellenstr. 44-56 - 'Station Hostel for Backpackers'. Its a 2 minute walk from the main train station.

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