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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Riverfront Cologne hostel in Nippes with free parking

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Breakfast area
Breakfast meal

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
An Der Schanz 14, Cologne, NW, 50735

What's nearby

  • Cologne Zoo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Claudius Therme - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn - 3 min walk
  • Hansaring Station - 5 min drive
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scampino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Schwimmbad Rhein-Sommergarten - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Richters Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kölner Zoo Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪RheinSpaziert - ‬7 min drive

About this property

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Family-friendly hostel revitalized in 2019 and located near Cologne Zoo
Located close to Claudius Therme and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds, DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a foosball table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 9 meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All 169 rooms include amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • 9,128 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1981
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl located?

This family-friendly Cologne hostel is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cologne Zoo, Claudius Therme, and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. Palladium and Cologne Cathedral are also within 3 mi (5 km). Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn is only a 3-minute walk and Slabystrasse U-Bahn is 12 minutes.

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! I would have stayed longer if there were rooms available. Beautiful grounds and close to transportation. More like a resort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hostel which feels more like a hotel but with the social aspect of a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Good, but to warm rooms. No fan nor adjustable A/C in room.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasneem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beat

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and well organized
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hiroki, Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
よかったところ: 駅が近いので街の中心には出やすいです。また部屋もきれいで過ごしやすかったです。 気になったところ: ホテルのまわりにはお店が少ないです。また壁が薄いためか他の宿泊客の騒ぐ声が結構響きます。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sergei

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arda Kivilcim

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaveri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

KONRAD

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room is very clean but I didn’t like the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

WELLINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really nice and friendly hostel
I had a great stay there. Staff is really nice and the breakfast was delicious. Everything was clean. The hostel's a little bit far from the city center, but there's a subway stop extremely close to it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice and affordable hostel
Nice & clean hostel just slightly outside the centre but nice and quiet good transport connection. staff were nice & friendly. only downside that no internet connection in the room. Good for 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Katja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Unterkunft ist sehr einfach, das war auch nicht das Problem. Allerdings ist die Aufteilung so dass das Bad zwar in einem extra Raum ist, Waschbecken aber im Gemeinschaftsraum. Wenn der erste aufsteht kommen die anderen nicht mehr zur Ruhe. Handtücher es nicht, wie auch für die Etagenbetten-Zimmer angegeben, inklusive. Wir mussten sie nachzahlen. Wir hätten auch welche mitgebracht, dafür muss es aber auch wissen. Wenigstens ein Stück Seife für die Hände hätten wir aber erwartet. Frühstück ist überschaubar, aber auch als Veganer bekommt man einen veganen Aufstrich, Margarine, Obst, Gurken und auf Anfrage pflanzliche Milch für Müsli. Das nächste Mal würden wir wohl doch eine etwas komfortablere Unterkunft wählen. Der Schlaf wäre es uns wert.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Good value for money. Good connection to the city by public transport
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024