City-Hostel Riehl Jugendherberge, CologneCity-Hostel Riehl Jugendherberge in Cologne, Germany has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 74 of 129 hotels we score in Cologne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $74 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at An der Schanz 14 in the Riehl district, this 2-to-3-star hostel sits on the east bank of the Rhine near the Cologne Zoo. It serves families, backpackers, and business groups through a mix of private and dormitory rooms. Facilities include an on-site restaurant, laundry services, and eleven meeting rooms. Guests can access the city centre via a nearby light-rail stop. The setting is quiet, positioned by the Rhine meadows and a park. While the property offers accessibility features and free parking, some guests find the bathrooms quite small and cramped.What stands out

Includes breakfast in the rate

Free on-site parking available

Close to Cologne Zoo

Accessible for reduced mobility

Watch out for

Small bathrooms

Inconsistent Wi-Fi

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