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 164 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • M
    Mbuga
    Ireland Ireland
    The location is right next to the underground station. Above a lovely pub for evening drinks reminds me of publove. And the familiar faces from up stairs helped. Across a fantastic bakery for fresh baked bread and breakfast. Convenient shops...
  • Caini
    China China
    This hotel is located right in front of an underground station, extremely convenient location! Staffs are really nice and the bed is cozy.
  • Samuel
    Canada Canada
    Good location. Staff were nice, cleaned rooms daily. Breakfast offered for 7€ but i went to aldi to save money

Area info

Amenities of Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

  • Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel is 1.5 miles from the center of Cologne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.