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Budget-friendly hotels in Köln downtown (October 2025)

Köln offers a variety of budget-friendly accommodations, particularly in the downtown area. Expect hostels and budget hotels that provide essential amenities, often within walking distance to major attractions like the Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine River.
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Station - Hostel for Backpackers
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Marzellenstr. 44-56, 50668 Cologne
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budget-friendly
central location
free Wi-Fi
This hostel is located just 150 metres from Cologne Central Station and close to the Cologne Cathedral, making it ideal for exploring downtown Köln. It offers **budget-friendly** accommodation with options for private or shared bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and a lively bar and beer garden, perfect for backpackers and budget travelers.... Read more
7.1
Good
(3939 reviews)
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MEININGER Hotel Köln West
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347 Stolberger Straße, 50933 Cologne
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budget-friendly
Cologne
free WiFi
This hotel offers a **budget-friendly** option with a good review score, located within Cologne and providing essential amenities like free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a buffet breakfast, making it suitable for travelers looking for value in October 2025.... Read more
8.2
Very Good
(2787 reviews)
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Pets allowedPets allowed
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Non-smoking roomsNon-smoking rooms
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a&o Köln Neumarkt
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Mauritiuswall 64/66, 50676 Cologne
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budget-friendly
central location
free WiFi
This hotel is located in the **central location** of Cologne's Old City, making it ideal for exploring downtown. It offers **budget-friendly** accommodation with free WiFi, a breakfast buffet, and recreational facilities like table football and billiards, perfect for a comfortable and affordable stay.... Read more
7.1
Good
(7666 reviews)
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Köln Vermietung Schwermer
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185 Merkenicher Straße Köln Niehl, 50735 Cologne
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budget-friendly
family rooms
kitchen
This hotel offers a **budget-friendly** option with a good review score, located in the Niehl district of Cologne, which is slightly outside the downtown area but still within reasonable distance to key attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne Central Station. It features family rooms and a fully equipped kitchen in some units, making it suitable for travelers looking for convenience and value.... Read more
8.0
Good
(186 reviews)
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Hotel Am Flughafen
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Heidestrasse 244, 51147 Cologne
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comfortable accommodation
free Wi-Fi
near airport
This hotel is located in the Wahnheide district of Cologne, which is not in the downtown area, but it offers **comfortable accommodation** with private bathrooms, TV, and free Wi-Fi. It is close to Cologne-Bonn Airport and has easy access to the A59 motorway, making it suitable for travelers with cars, though it may not be ideal for those specifically seeking downtown Cologne.... Read more
6.4
Pleasant
(1034 reviews)
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