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Brandenburger HofvsStation Hostel for Backpackers
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Station Hostel for Backpackers scores slightly higher than Brandenburger Hof. Station Hostel for Backpackers has a TripExpert Score of 76 with praise from 3 publications such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Brandenburger Hof
Frommer's
Brandenburgerstrasse 2-4, 50668 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Dry Cleaning
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Frommer's "In this family style hotel, all rooms are small and pleasantly decorated, and many come with a private bathroom." Full review
Station Hostel for Backpackers
Rough Guide Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
44-48 Marzellenstr, 50668 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $20/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "Large, privately run hostel... with 24hr reception, kitchen and free internet."
Frommer's "This hostel has a better location that most hotels in Cologne, for a fraction of the cost. The rooms are comfortable if spare, with good beds and strong showers. The staff is friendly and helpful" Full review
Lonely Planet "Not for introverts, this is as classic a hostel as hostels should be: central, convivial and economical" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This is as classic a hostel as hostels should be: central, convivial and economical. A lounge gives way to clean, colourful rooms sleeping one to six people in single aluminium-frame beds" Full review
