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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: A&o Köln Dom - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) and Köln Dom/Central Station (tief). You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Hostel Heinzelmännchen - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Severinstrasse U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff. You’ll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Station Hostel For Backpackers - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station). You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and free Wi-Fi. SFN Home Stay - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Bergisch Gladbach S-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and coffee/tea makers.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of Expedia’s 9 hostels could be a great option.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 936 mm.

In general, Cologne is known for its museums, historical sites and cafes. Top attractions include Cologne Cathedral and Phantasialand. Get out into nature with places such as Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne, Fühlinger Lake and Turnicher Castle Park. Cultural attractions include Cologne City Museum, Museum Ludwig and Cologne Philharmonic.

Keep this information about transit options in Cologne on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away. An alternative is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To check out more of the area, take a train from Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station or Köln Dom/Central Station (tief).