If sharing a room with strangers doesn't bother you then Station Hostel will provide you with accommodation at an unbeatable price just a few steps from the Kölner Hauptbahnhof and the Kölner Dom the sanitation facilities are spic and span, the beds stable and clean with comfortable mattresses. The rooms surprisingly stylish for the price. There is also a single and a double room, but they must be reserved in advance. They also have a lively bar where it's always cocktail hour. This is a great place for meeting new friends from all over the world.

As the name suggests, DJH Jugendherberge Köln Pathpoint is a hostel that is close to city landmarks as well as public transport. An ideal option for singles or students who are on a budget, it also offers facilities like common kitchen equipped with cooking stations, barbecue area and even has a lovely terrace. That's not it, after a boring day, you can entertain yourself by playing billiards or table football; or you can try your hand at cooking and enjoy a fun barbecue evening. And, if you are feeling too lazy to cook then variety of drinking and dining outlets are located nearby. For more details, check website.

The Weltempfänger Hostel lies in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, just a 12-minute underground ride from Cologne Cathedral. It offers simple rooms, free Wi-Fi and a modern café. All of the bright rooms at the Weltempfänger Hostel have a private bathroom and lockers. A low-cost breakfast buffet is available every morning in the Weltempfänger Café. Homemade cakes, light meals and drinks are served here throughout the day. The Piusstraße Underground Station is just 50 metres away.