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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Family-friendly stay near Cologne Zoo

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Exterior
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Point of interest
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
An Der Schanz 14, Cologne, NW, 50735
  • Cologne Zoo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cologne Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Quadruple Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cologne

Heart of Cologne.With a stay at this Nippes hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cologne Zoo and 2 miles (3 km) of Claudius Therme. Cologne Trade Fair Grounds and Palladium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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 stay near Cologne Zoo
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hostel measures 9128 square feet (848 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl was completed in August 2019.

This Cologne hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 9128 sq ft of conference space
  • 848 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl offers 169 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2019.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 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

8/10 Good

Tobias

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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