a&o Köln Dom - Hostel

City-center hostel within walking distance of Cologne Cathedral

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
ATM/banking on site
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The price is $96
includes taxes & fees
$85 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Komodienstr 19-21, Cologne, NW, 50667

What's nearby

  • Cologne Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Musical Dome - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chocolate Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 19 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 53 min drive
  • Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) - 5 min walk
  • Cologne Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Heumarkt U-Bahn - 12 min walk
  • Neumarkt U-Bahn - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Reichard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Funkhaus / Cafe - Bar - Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Galestro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

a&o Köln Dom - Hostel

A&o Köln Dom - Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral and Musical Dome. Also, Chocolate Museum and LANXESS Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn is 5 minutes and Heumarkt U-Bahn is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 41 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 11 for adults and EUR 5.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 13 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 13 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 13 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

A O Köln Dom
A&O Köln
A&O Köln Dom
A&O Köln Dom Cologne
A&O Köln Dom Hostel
A&O Köln Dom Hostel Cologne
Köln Dom
a o Köln Dom
a o Köln Dom Hostel
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel Cologne
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
a&o Köln Dom - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Does a&o Köln Dom - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, a&o Köln Dom - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 13 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Köln Dom - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. There's a charge of EUR 13 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 13 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What's the area around a&o Köln Dom - Hostel like?
A&o Köln Dom - Hostel is in Old Town Cologne, a short 5-minute walk from Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn and 6 minutes' walk from Cologne Cathedral.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Worst hotel ever for the price
WOW!! I mean if I had been reviewing this on what i paid - £300 per night, it would be getting minus 5 stars but I am reviewing it based on say an average £50 per night room rate. First of all the positives. The location is great, very central and noise levels are actually very low around there considering. The rooms seemed fairly clean and the bed was quite comfortable (if not a little basic). So now we get to the negatives. We arrived (having booked twin beds) and given room 402 which after walking 4 floors we found out was one double bed (no room around the bed to walk, literally the room was the size of the bed). We went back downstairs and after about 5 minutes we were given 408. So back upstairs we went but even worse this time the room was actually occupied (no people but a lovely laptop and phone if we had been that way inclined). So back we went again and this time given room 203 which again was two twin beds basically crammed together like a double with no room to walk around the outside. I have no idea what the room pictured is of but it certainly isn't the rooms we saw at this hotel. The rooms aren't like prison cells, they are a lot smaller than prison cells. I mean it is basically a bed and nothing else. Michael at front desk looked like he had been left on his own to manage the whole operation and couldn't look more disinterested if he tried, he did at least find our booking. Worst hotel experience - For the price - Absolutely the worst ever
Adrian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I quite liked this place for the price. Location could NOT have been better!!! It was such a perfect location! Staff was amazing and so helpful!! There was a tinnny elevator which was so helpful to get the luggage to the room. It was clean, and beds pretty comfortable. My sons bed was more comfortable then mine, mine had a weird lump/roll in the middle. It was verrrrry hot to sleep here. No ac as most places in Germany. I did bring along a little USB fan that I bought before heading to Germany that has been extremely helpful. It was loud outside. But that is to be expected so close to the downtown core/cathedral. And I wouldn’t change it for the location! We had to park about 10 min away in a parking garage which was the only downside. Other than that. Amazing place!
Stephanie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Do Not Disturb!
Basic hotel room, clean and simple. However... cleaning staff need to learn what the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door means, and not let themselves in and wake me up 3 times!
Kris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good location cheap and cheerful hotel
Ross, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The worst hotel that I have stayed ever , mini room , no bed sheet even short of bath towels, no A/C, totally a nightmare ….
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Minimal service but it is OK
There was one bath towel in the room. No other towels. There were soap bottles provided, one for the washbasin and one for the shower. The labels are different but the contents are the same. The bed is small enough to roll down, and there is only one power supply. Free wifi and heating are supplied, sufficient for a night's stay or so.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Small but clean, friendly staff, good for one night sleep
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Good location but poor soundproofing
Location is good as it’s close to many attractions. However, the soundproofing of the rooms is bad. You can hear every noise from the surrounding rooms
Donald, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Well located Clean Friendly staff
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location is perfect. It’s only walking distance from the train station and a stone throw away from the Cologne Cathedral. If you will only stay for a quick visit, this is good enough to have a descent sleep because it’s very basic. What is importent, we have a place to stay & sleep comfortably after touring around Cologne. We are not a very fuzzy travelers. That’s why this is good enough for us.
Verna, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, with a great view out to the cathedral, staff friendly and good covid safe protocols.
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emanuel Constantin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable in Great Location
The room was small but spotlessly clean and the beds were really comfortable. All we did was sleep and shower in the room so no need for any extras. The private bathroom was also spotless. The hostel is perfectly located beside the main train station and the Cathedral so within short walking distance of eating/drinking and shopping.
Fionnuala, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Brandon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely city,easy to get around,food fab
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfect for Just the Basics
This is a nice hostel/hotel. Small rooms, all the necessities, but quite basic. Was perfect for a weekend trip with friends. Really great location!
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Property is dated. Fans coolers could be provided
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful. We arrived at 1200 and he allowed us to check-in early. Location is very close to central station and the dom. Room is smaller than expected. We had to move the beds as to open two lugguages.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good overall
The staff was super friendly and the location is great. Sadly, the bed was extremely uncomfortable.
Maria Cristina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Misleading advertising, overpriced. I go to Cologne yearly, I won't be going to this hotel again.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review