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Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)
205 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Triple Room
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room
172 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 beds)
213 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room
205 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Riverfront Cologne hostel in Nippes with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

A stay at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl places you in the heart of Cologne, within a 5-minute drive of Cologne Zoo and Cologne Cathedral. This family-friendly hostel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Old Market and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cologne Trade Fair Grounds.

Make yourself at home in one of the 169 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.

Stop by the hostel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Cologne? This hostel has 9128 square feet (848 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

An Der Schanz 14, Cologne, NW 50735

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 9128 square feet (848 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hostel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in August 2019.

DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl is a smoke-free property.

  • Children's games
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Children's toys
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1981
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Foosball
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 848
  • Number of meeting rooms - 9
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Free parking nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 9128
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 169
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

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.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Onsite venue - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Onsite venue #2 - bar. Open select days.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Basketball on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax is imposed by the city of Cologne. Business travelers with proof of business-related travel are exempt from this tax. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.00 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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

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