Cologne - affordable student hotels for educational trips
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Monika Ebner
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Finding affordable student hotels in Cologne can be a significant challenge for organizers of school trips and educational tours. It's important to find accommodations that are safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly. We have reviewed 74 hotels in Cologne and selected the top 10 affordable student hotels that provide excellent conditions for school classes and student groups.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

  • 1. Station Hostel

    Building hotel Station Hostel
    Hotel rooms 60 total (200 beds)
    Property typeHostel
    AddressMarzellenstraße 44-56, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.8 km to city centre
    RatingVery good   (7.5/10p.)
    4313 reviews
    Parking
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    Price category$$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (60 rooms)
  • 2. A&O Köln Neumarkt

    Building hotel A&O Köln Neumarkt
    Hotel rooms 150 total (300 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressMauritiuswall 64-66, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.0 km to city centre
    • 0.2 km to public transport
    • 14.1 km to airport
    RatingVery good   (7.4/10p.)
    3703 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    Free placesEvery 21. person stays free of charge
    Group rooms
    • Available
    • Max. 125 people
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (150 rooms)
    • Half board
    • Fast response
    • Every 21th person free
  • 3. KONCEPT HOTEL International

    Building hotel KONCEPT HOTEL International
    Hotel rooms 67 total (162 beds)
    Property typeHostel
    AddressBlaubach 13, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.9 km to city centre
    • 0.2 km to public transport
    • 15.0 km to airport
    • 10.0 km to highway
    RatingVery good   (7.8/10p.)
    233 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Fast response
    • Large capacity (67 rooms)
    • Breakfast
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  • 4. Jugendherberge Köln-Riehl

    Building hotel Jugendherberge Köln-Riehl
    Hotel rooms 169 total (508 beds)
    Property type /
    AddressAn der Schanz 14, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.4 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8.4/10p.)
    43 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking (Free)
    • Conference Rooms
    Group rooms
    • Available
    • Max. 771 people
    Price category$$$$$ (from A$165/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (169 rooms)
    • Bus parking
    • Half board
    • Breakfast
  • 5. B&B Hotel Köln-Airport

    Building hotel B&B Hotel Köln-Airport
    Hotel rooms 104 total (183 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressLina-Bommer-Weg 3, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.7 km to city centre
    • 0.4 km to public transport
    • 6.7 km to airport
    RatingVery good   (7.7/10p.)
    422 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking (Free)
    • Wifi Lobby
    Free placesEvery 16. person stays free of charge
    Price category$$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Fast response
    • Every 16th person free
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (104 rooms)
  • 6. Ibis Koeln Centrum

    Building hotel Ibis Koeln Centrum
    Hotel rooms 208 total (308 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressNeue Weyerstraße 4, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.4 km to city centre
    • 0.5 km to public transport
    RatingVery good   (7.6/10p.)
    4814 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - $15.00
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (208 rooms)
    • Breakfast
  • 7. Classic Hotel Harmonie

    Building hotel Classic Hotel Harmonie
    Hotel rooms 106 total (196 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressUrsulaplatz 13-23, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.0 km to city centre
    • 0.2 km to public transport
    • 15.0 km to airport
    • 2.0 km to highway
    RatingVery good   (7.7/10p.)
    2656 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - $24.00
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    Group rooms
    • Available
    • Max. 199 people
    Price category$$$$ (around A$125 - A$165/night)
    Benefits
    • Fast response
    • Large capacity (106 rooms)
  • 8. Hotel Holiday Inn Express Köln Mülheim

    Building hotel Hotel Holiday Inn Express Köln Mülheim
    Hotel rooms 107 total (160 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressTiefentalstraße 72, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.4 km to city centre
    • 0.6 km to public transport
    • 13.6 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    7284 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - $15.00
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (107 rooms)
  • 9. ibis Köln Messe

    Building hotel ibis Köln Messe
    Hotel rooms 180 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressBrügelmannstraße 1, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.0 km to city centre
    RatingVery good   (7.7/10p.)
    2890 reviews
    Parking
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (180 rooms)
  • 10. Hotel Friends Köln

    Building hotel Hotel Friends Köln
    Hotel rooms 74 total (101 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressRoggendorfstraße 23-25, Cologne - Google Maps
    Location
    • 7.2 km to city centre
    • 6.0 km to public transport
    • 15.0 km to airport
    • 2.0 km to highway
    RatingVery good   (7.8/10p.)
    2544 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • Parking (Free)
    • Spa
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    • 24h Reception
    Group rooms
    • Available
    • Max. 10 people
    Price category$$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (74 rooms)
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