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Hostel Review: Station Hostel Backpackers, Cologne – Germany

July 31, 2015 By James Clark

Hostel Name: Station Hostel Backpackers
Address: Marzellenstr. 44-56, Cologne, Germany

Station Hostel Backpackers, Cologne - Germany

I stayed at the Station Hostel Backpackers in Cologne, Germany. I booked online and paid 20 EUR for a single bed in a 4-bed dorm. I booked it mainly for its proximity to the train station which – as its name alludes – is near the Hauptbahnhof (main train station).

The hostel is about 5 minutes walk from the station which makes it a convenient place to stay in Cologne. I checked in and was greeted with a friendly and helpful receptionist.

The 4-bed dorm was spacious and had a little cupboard and light for each bed. I’ve seen hostels cram more bed in this much space.

4-bed dorm

The toilets and showers were in the hall and were in good order.

Shower and toilet

There is no breakfast here but they have a kitchen that you can self-cater.

Kitchen

The wifi only worked downstairs and the common area was very small for the size of the hostel. There aren’t many power outlets either so charging electronics downstairs was a hassle. There are two public computers in the common area.

Book the Station Hostel Backpackers online or search for more hostels and hotels in Cologne

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: cologne, germany, hostel

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James Clark is the founder of Nomadic Notes. He has been a digital nomad since 2003, and Nomadic Notes features trip reports, train travel articles, and where to stay guides. He writes about transport and urban development at Future Southeast Asia. Subscribe to the weekly travel newsletter.

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