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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Riverfront hostel with restaurant, near Cologne Zoo

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In the heart of Cologne, DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl is a vibrant haven for families and travelers alike. Enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind in the garden or game room, and stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £104
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 beds)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
An Der Schanz 14, Cologne, NW, 50735

What's nearby

  • Cologne Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Das Delfter Haus - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cologne Cable Car - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Claudius Therme - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 24 min drive
  • Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 41 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 54 min drive
  • Hansaring Station - 5 min drive
  • Cologne Messe-Deutz Station - 6 min drive
  • Mülheim Auenweg Köln Station - 29 min walk
  • Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn - 3 min walk
  • Slabystrasse U-Bahn - 12 min walk
  • Zoo-Flora U-Bahn - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Imbiss am Elefantenpark - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zoo Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Riehler Hof - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café Rheinspaziert - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Radix & Anima - ‬8 min drive

About this property

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

  • DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl puts you a short five-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral and Cologne Zoo. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn is 3 minutes and Slabystrasse U-Bahn is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 169 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests are required to be members of Hostelling International or an affiliate, such as German Youth Hostel Association. Guests must present a valid membership card at check-in. Guests who are not members may purchase a membership online or at the reception desk at check-in. Special membership fees may be available for schools, clubs, and other institutions. Members from outside Germany are subject to the regulations in their country of origin, but non-members from abroad can also purchase welcome stamps at this hostel.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Table football
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (9128 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1981
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Piano
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – bar. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Cologne
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel Cologne
DJH Köln-Riehl
DJH Köln-Riehl City-Hostel
Köln-Riehl DJH
DJH City Hostel Köln Riehl
DJH CityHostel KölnRiehl Host
DJH City Hostel Köln Riehl
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Cologne
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl like?

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl is located by the river in Nippes, a short 3-minute walk from Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn and 6 minutes' walk from Cologne Zoo.

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Reviews

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room, friendly staff.
benbelgacem, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Spacious, clean room, small bathroom, great location. Easy to reach, and plenty of transportation to the city center.
Rob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and helpful staff
Edwin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good "garage", bike place to store overnight. Good breakfast. Pupils from schools can be a bit noisy. But hostel usually very quiet after 10pm
Martin, 10-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good value for money

Good value for money. Good connection to the city by public transport
Marc, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and well organized
Jose A., 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked my stay at this hostel and found it to be affordable and comfortable. All staff members were friendly and welcoming. The only thing I didn’t find quite right was the laundromat as the washing machine was out of service during my stay, but it wasn’t a big deal for me. Looking forward to visit Cologne and stay at this hostel again!
Tasneem, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money

The hotel is good value for money. We knew it wouldn’t be so central. But in fact the connection with public transport is very good. The room was very spacious. Beds comfortable and a lot of storage in the room.
Marc, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

stated for 1 night, was fine. the sink is next to the beds so it can get a bit noisy at night in the shared rooms
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is located a little distance away from the city but the public transport can get you there asap. The service was great; the staff were very helpful anytime I had questions about my stay. My only complaint is the washer and dryer. They dont work very well because of their old age
Corey, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay in cologne !!
Hariom, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a very cozy place, easy to get to and has some snacks that you can easily buy.
faby, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Was close to the Train-station and very accessible
Ifeanyi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

😂👍
Alexander, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Modern hostel which feels more like a hotel but with the social aspect of a hostel
Alasdair, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow! I would have stayed longer if there were rooms available. Beautiful grounds and close to transportation. More like a resort.
James, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The hallways on the fifth floor smelled of urine. You have to pay to borrow a towel. The mattress covers were old and weathered, and the bed themselves were extremely tiny.
Hochung, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked that the room is very clean but I didn’t like the breakfast
RAFAEL, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful view of the Rhine from my balcony. Simple but tasty breakfast. Generally, quiet but the heavy doors and lock mechanisms were a little intrusive with guests coming and going. But overall, a wonderful place to stay. Highly recommended.
Kaveri, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good, but to warm rooms. No fan nor adjustable A/C in room.
Stefan, 13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alles war Super nur die Jugendliche waren am Abend sehr laut.
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sim
MARCOS LUCIANO, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quarto bem confortável e companheiras boas
Natalia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

いっぱい的なホテルです。よかったです
拓, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Prima kamer, netjes en schoon. Aardig personeel, dichtbij de metro.
Helma, 1-night trip