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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Family-friendly hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl sits in the heart of Cologne, offering a vibrant atmosphere for families and independent travelers. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, relax in the garden, challenge friends in the game room, and access free WiFi throughout public areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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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
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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, Men only (4 beds)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
An Der Schanz 14, Cologne, NW, 50735

What's nearby

  • Cologne Zoo - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Claudius Therme - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cologne Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Schmitz & Nittenwilm - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Localino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dank Augusta - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Imbiss am Elefantenpark - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zoo Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Family-friendly hostel remodeled 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, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A vending machine, games, and luggage storage
Room features
All 169 rooms include amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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
  • Renovated entire property - August 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 at the property
For any questions, 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: 3:00 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.

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Reviews

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good "garage", bike place to store overnight. Good breakfast. Pupils from schools can be a bit noisy. But hostel usually very quiet after 10pm
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ifeanyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the Train-station and very accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Alles fein
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauber und gutes Frühstück👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Total freundlich und sehr empfehlenswert, wenn man keine Berührungsängste gegenüber Jugendgruppen hat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Steffen

Disliked: Staff & service
Meget larm, og personalet var ikke så venlige
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sauberes, ruhige Unterkunft. Selbst bei offenen Fenster konnte ich sehr gut schlafen. Frühstück war lecker und vielfältig. Ich würde diese DJH wieder buchen, auch wenn sie etwas außerhalb der City liegt. Teansfer von Deutz ca. 30 Minuten mit ÖPNV
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
料金がリーズナブルで、朝食付き。それでいてとても清潔。ユースホステルの性もあり、ドイツの学生が多かったが、屈託がなく楽しく会話できた。 立地もトラム駅近くで便利だと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

faby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very cozy place, easy to get to and has some snacks that you can easily buy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Encuentro que deberían mejorar en cuanto a no cobrar por toalla, ya que yo venía por una noche y en todos los hoteles que he estado en Alemania, me dejan toallas limpias. Y aquí tuve que pagar por una.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hariom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful place to stay in cologne !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

wim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Für eine Jugendgerberge relativ ruhig. War alles sehr okay ...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

YOSHITSUGU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
場所が分からない。地下鉄の乗場と最寄り駅 降りてからのルートをアピールすべき。 ユースホステルとしては良い。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha Elba

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar agradable, con la naturaleza alrededor, espacios amplios, instalaciones adecuadas y limpias.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ich war mit meinem Aufenthalt zufrieden. Das Hotel war angenehm und besonders erfreulich war, dass das Frühstück überraschenderweise im Preis inbegriffen war. Ich kann die Jugendherberge weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Katja

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Stefan

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

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit allem. Insbesondere muss man das Personal erwähnen - außerordentlich freundlich und hilfsbereit. In Zukunft werden wir hier immer buchen, wenn wir in Köln sind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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