About this property

The Weltempfänger Backpacker 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 Backpacker 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Syafira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice and friendly staff, VERY close to the metro, located on a street of decent restaurants, close to Aldi if you feel like cooking, fan in the room
  • Clara
    Sweden Sweden
    It had a nice location, not too far from the city centre and close to several grocery stores. It was convenient that the room had a private bathroom, and both were clean.
  • Gabriël
    Belgium Belgium
    Kitchen has everything you need. The room was hot due to the weather but they arranged a big fan. Friendly staff, good location!
  • Apadier
    Germany Germany
    Near to th U-Bahn 3,4 Station. Nearby to the Supermarkt and Bar . The place was warm,cosy, clean.location was prefect and value for Money.
  • Nino
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    It was one of the best trips of life. I went to Cologne all alone for the concert. And the hostel brought amazing lovely people to me. The kitchen was the best room in the whole building. And free breakfast they offer can double down as free...
  • Nora
    United States United States
    The location is convenient, in a local neighbourhood and right next to the Pius Strasse metro stop. Reception hrs are limited, but guests have a code for the main door and a key for the room. Guests can make breakfast there, with a coffee machine,...
  • Sandra
    Spain Spain
    Incredible facilities and incredible treatment. Without a doubt the best option to stay in Cologne 😊
  • Chen
    Austria Austria
    Near to the ubahn station 3/4. You can have a nice walk to the park. In the common kitchen, milk, bread and fruit are provided for free. Free locker is also provided with bed already made for you. Easy to check in and have a stay.
  • Melih
    Denmark Denmark
    Helpful and friendly staff, open kitchen for socializing and some coffee.
  • Anaïs
    France France
    The people working there are really nice and welcoming ! The kitchen was a real CLEAN and proper kitchen. Well furnished as well. It might not seem much but this is not often the case in hostels. Quite many staple food you can use for free as...

Property surroundings

House rules

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests need to pay a key deposit of EUR 20 on arrival.

For group bookings with more than 6 people it is necessary to contact the hostel.

Please also note that guests under 18 require an official approval from their parents or legal guardian. Please contact the hostel for more details.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.