DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Quadruple Room

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

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About this property

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Family-friendly hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space.
DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl offers 169 accommodations with blackout curtains. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2019.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl, you're just a quick walk from Cologne Zoo. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and 9 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes basketball and bicycles to rent
  • 6 minutes by foot from Cologne Zoo and a 5-minute drive from Cologne Cathedral
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 metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games 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.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1981
  • Renovated entire property - August 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

Reviews

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hariom

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

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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