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Hotel SantovsStation Hostel for Backpackers
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Santo scores marginally higher than Station Hostel for Backpackers. Hotel Santo comes in at #10 in Cologne with accolades from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Hotel Santo
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Dagobertstrasse 22-26, 50668 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
"This hotel comes as a surprise in Cologne because it's so different from its competitors -- an oasis of feng shui with an array of orchids and open spaces, plus a beautiful teak bar in the front." Full review
"Despite the drab location near the Hauptbahnhof, this 69-room boutique hotel is an island of sassy sophistication." Full review
"Evident here is the interplay of minimalist design and Christian TUrmer's 'Light Emotion Concept'. The breakfast room is bright and clear with a sumptuous buffet. Free wi-fi."
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
"Large, privately run hostel... with 24hr reception, kitchen and free internet."
"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
"Not for introverts, this is as classic a hostel as hostels should be: central, convivial and economical" Full review
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