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Hostel 404

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Basic dorms & a private rooms in a low-key hostel offering free breakfast & a communal kitchenette. People often mention hostel, clean, breakfast, owner, good, room, free, nice, Hostel, bathroom,


Address

Neusser Str. 404, 50733 Köln, Germany

Website

www.404-hostel.de

Contact

+49 221 8205830

Price rating

$43/night

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (129 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: hostel (27) clean (19) breakfast (13) owner (12) good (12) room (10) free (9) nice (8) Hostel (8) bathroom (8)
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  • 3/5 Linus R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was okay, a bit grumpy owner. Facility succeeded (Original) War okay, etwas mürrischer Inhaber. Einrichtung gelungen
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saskia B. 5 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Quaint hostel located near a good public transport line. Beds were clean and already made, room didn't have bunk beds. Plenty of sockets, chest with lock was included with the price. Free breakfast was simple but sufficed. Calm, easy going place that is perfect for small groups looking for a clean and friendly place to stay. Bathrooms were spotless.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A. A. 1 year ago on Google • 147 reviews
    Location is very close to U-Bahn. Bathroom is very clean. The locker box is huge and comes with a key (for €10 deposit). Staff very kind and helpful. Comes with nice kitchen, free coffee & tea, free washing machine for usage.

  • 5/5 Paula R. 1 year ago on Google
    The hostel feels like home. The person who received us was really kind. We slept perfectly. I recommend the place 100%
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Qalib M. 5 years ago on Google
    THE WORST WIFI in Cologne is in this Hostel ((((( Never again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noel W. 12 years ago on Google • 75 reviews
    An excellent, clean hostel within a short ride from the centre of town in a quaint neighbourhood. The hostel is perfectly sized for the off-beat traveller - only around 12 beds - with a very well equipped kitchen. The rates are very reasonable and the amenities plenty. Parking is easy and the neighbourhood is very safe. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for a quiet but welcoming place is cologne. A real jewel.

  • 5/5 Josh 3 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    The most cleanest hostel I’ve ever experienced in Europe. I even can sleep in the bathroom that kind of clean! Just follow the rules (reception open time, €10 deposit of the key) and all perfect !

  • 3/5 Ken A. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    For the price, I think all the conditions meet expectations however the owner is not so friendly. He is not rude, but doesn't provide a good experience.

  • 2/5 Anant P. 4 years ago on Google
    Owner very stubborn of timings. There is no scope for making noise, you have to utterly quiet when inside the hostel. 6 people sharing 1 bathroom is not a time efficient way of planning your local day trips.

  • 2/5 Asif K. 4 years ago on Google
    Even though its clean.. But it's not hostel in reality. I was there for kne night only. If you looking for place to meet people and fun then definitely avoid this place.

  • 5/5 Uriel S. 6 years ago on Google
    A really good place to stay, it's small but you feel like be un home

  • 3/5 Alin A. 6 years ago on Google
    Great location, staff, rooms, cleaning, views, amenities, ambiance and price...

  • 4/5 Andreas S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Price and performance are right (Original) Preis und Leistung stimmen

  • 4/5 Luis Carlos Orjuela S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a correct service and good location. (Original) un servicio correcto y buena ubicacion .

  • 5/5 Pilar S. 6 years ago on Google
    Simple, nice and clean hostel with a homey feel. With free breakfast (coffee, tea, bread, jams) and wifi. Have provision for cooking own food.

  • 1/5 Bernard M. 5 years ago on Google
    it would be better to go to an established, organized hostel. this place looks sketchy but does the job anyways

  • 5/5 Logan R. 6 years ago on Google
    A really cozy comfortable hostel. Definitely not a party hostel, but the best bed I have slept in a hostel in a long time!

  • 5/5 Noel 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome hostel. You will feel like home and enjoy the awesome staff. He's so helpful and nice. Everything is super clean and you can even get a small towel. Also free coffee, tea and breakfast. Incredible experience. Oh an free Internet. I really really enjoyed this place.

  • 4/5 Alex B. 6 years ago on Google
    Quiet hostel with low prices. You can buy your own food to cook with in the kitchen. Definitely not a party hostel, it's good to follow the rules here and not make too much noise after 10:00pm (22h). Owner has a very extensive record collection and he will let you play some records in the cozy living room. He has traveled a lot and you can see his destinations from the map on the wall.

  • 5/5 Denisse V. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very clean and cozy. The sound system in the room is incredible. There is coffee and you are free. (Original) Muy limpio y acogedor. El sistema de sonido de la sala es increíble. Hay café y te gratis.

  • 4/5 Trevor V. 7 years ago on Google
    The hostel is very close to the public transportation. The hostel is small and the rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet. There's a small and delicious free breakfast provided and there is free wifi even in the rooms. It's a very nice play to stay and relax and is definitely not a party hostel.

  • 5/5 Ross F. 5 years ago on Google
    My friend and I stayed a night here while we were biking along the river. The beds we stayed in were on the bed (no bunk beds to climb on, yay!). There was only one shared bathroom per floor, but you can wait your turn for a budget hostel. The breakfast was simple, but I can't ask for more to get me on my way!

  • 4/5 Linde K. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice and clean Hostel with a kitchen ( so you can use the fridge and/or cook yourself if you like). Simple ( continental) breakfast and unlimited coffee and tea all day. By underground/metro only 15 minutes to te city centre.

  • 4/5 Marco G. 6 years ago on Google
    You get what you pay for: it is a nice cheap place without frills. Check-in time is pretty limited. The breakfast included consist of milk, bread, marmalade and that's it.

  • 4/5 Barbara R. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything Ok except the bathroom is outside of the room.

  • 5/5 Mr M. 5 years ago on Google
    Very helpful and friendly owner, gave good advice about were to visit. Very clean and good facilities. Chilled atmosphere and relaxing hostel.

  • 5/5 syed muhammad m. 1 year ago on Google
    Free breakfast and the room was cleaned and big toilet. Comfortable location with a station nearby.

  • 5/5 Tanmay P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good service for a pretty low price! Very good hygiene, great bed and safe for keeping stuff! Friendly staff, and free breakfast of toast bread and beverages!

  • 3/5 Burcu A. 4 years ago on Google
    The place was okey but the people who are staying was really weird. Because of the people I left the hotel before my check out.

  • 5/5 Sofía 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place for a weekend (Original) Buen lugar para un fin de semana

  • 5/5 Selcuk K. 4 years ago on Google
    it was okay

  • 4/5 Razek Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good and cheap (Original) Gut und günstig

  • 5/5 Vinay K. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy, good hostel for very reasonable price....breakfast included

  • 5/5 Leidy H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet place to sleep, near the fel metro station ... It is also very clean. (Original) Sitio tranquilo para dormir, cerca a la estación fel metro... También es bien limpio.

  • 3/5 Advait B. 4 years ago on Google
    Check timings for checking in /out: Reception closed during afternoons. Guy at reception reluctantly speaks English is annoyed by that. Bathroom spacious. Have to ask for things shown inclusive e.g. Towels.

  • 5/5 Julian W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super cozy and small hostel. Had a 6 and a 2er room, both very clean. Beds also clean, comfortable and the bunk beds very stable. The 6er room is extremely spacious. Breakfast was included. There was toast and cereal with plenty of Aufstrichmöglichkeiten, completely sufficient. Kitchen has everything you need, tea and coffee are as much as you want. Owner very nice! Arrived outside the reception time, short call and it was extra waiting for us. Upon arrival we were promptly, without asking, the way to the concert, which we went, described and we got a map. Hostel is also just 100 meters from the nearest metro station. All in all, a great stay! (Original) Super gemütliches und kleines Hostel. Hatten ein 6er und ein 2er Zimmer, beide sehr sauber. Betten auch sauber, bequem und die Hochbetten sehr stabil. Das 6er Zimmer ist extrem geräumig. Frühstück war inbegriffen. Es gab Toast und Müsli mit reichlich Aufstrichmöglichkeiten, völlig ausreichend. Küche bietet alles was man brauch, Tee und Kaffee gibt's soviel man möchte. Inhaber sehr nett! Sind außerhalb der Rezeptionszeit angekommen, kurzer Anruf und es wurde extra auf uns gewartet. Bei Ankunft wurde uns auch prompt, ohne danach zu fragen, der Weg zum Konzert, auf welches wir gingen, beschrieben und wir bekamen einen Stadtplan. Hostel ist auch nur 100 Meter von der nächsten U-Bahn-Station entfernt. Alles in allem ein sehr toller Aufenthalt!

  • 5/5 Aleš S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices and relatively close to the city centre.

  • 4/5 Chaejun L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I go to rest happily. The hostel looked small and old, but it was better than I thought when I walked in. I could rest in the lobby on the first floor and the kitchen on the second floor was good. However, guests who have heavy luggage may feel uncomfortable because they have to climb up the stairs. It seems to clean and manage the cleaning. So thanks to you, I take a rest and relax. You have to pay attention to check-in time. There is time for the owner to vacate the place in the afternoon, so you should know and go. (Original) 즐겁게 쉬다가 간다. 호스텔이 작고 낡아보였었는데 안으로 들어가보니 생각보다 좋았다 1층의 로비에서 쉴수도 있고, 2층에 부엌도 좋았다. 다만 계단으로 올라가야하니 무거운 짐을 갖고 있는 손님들은 불편할 수도 일을 것 같다. 청소를 깨끗이하고 관리해주는 것 같다. 그래서 덕분에 편하게 잘 쉬다가 간다. 체크인 시간을 유의 해서 가야 한다. 오후 중에 주인이 자리를 비우는 시간이 있으므로 잘 알아보고 가는 게 좋을 것.

  • 5/5 Michael L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great hostel. Friendly and knowledgeable owner, included breakfast and WiFi, really clean, super close to Aldi and an underground station, great beds, nice room, good security for the place. No complaints. Thanks!

  • 5/5 Adriana Merino Z. 6 years ago on Google
    Little but cozy

  • 5/5 Martin R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very pleasant place. I felt very well. It is clean and has everything you need. I have been kindly received. If I had known that there is a great pub across the street with delicious food, I would have saved myself the drive to the city center in the evening. A cheap parking is also nearby. (Original) Ein sehr angenehmer Ort. Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Es ist sauber und hat alles, was man braucht. Ich bin freundlich aufgenommen worden. Hätte ich gewusst, dass es gegenüber eine tolle Kneipe mit leckerem Essen gibt, hätte ich mir abends noch die Fahrt in die Innenstadt gespart. Ein Günstiger Parkplatz ist auch direkt in der Nähe.

  • 5/5 Patrick B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy (Original) Gemütlich

  • 3/5 Let's Play H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The hotel is average to below average. The management leaves a lot to be desired. The breakfast you have to do it yourself. Well. I would be reluctant to go back (Original) Das Hotel ist durchschnittlich bis unterdurchschnittlich. Das Management lässt zu wünschen übrig. Das Frühstück muss man sich selber machen. Naja. Würd ich nur ungern wieder hingehen

  • 2/5 Frl. B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To spend a night there perfectly adequate. The service does not necessarily testify to hospitality. Although stated there were no towels. The bathroom is uninviting and the shower a disaster. (Original) Um ein Nacht dort zu verbringen vollkommen ausreichend. Der Service zeugt nicht unbedingt von Gastfreundlichkeit. Obwohl angegeben gab es keine Handtücher. Das Bad ist wenig einladend und die Dusche eine Katastrophe.

  • 4/5 Tjeri van D. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good room (Original) Gutes Zimmer

  • 2/5 Finn H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The positive first ... In comparison very very cheap. But it is pretty dirty the owner is not the friendliest and there is mold in the bathroom. (Original) Das positive zu erst...Im Vergleich sehr sehr günstig. Dafür ist es aber ziemlich dreckig der Inhaber ist nicht der freundlichste und es gibt Schimmel im Badezimmer.

  • 1/5 Dincer C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hello everybody I would not recommend it owner is really unfriendly everywhere is in need of renovation in the bathroom is mold everywhere is dirty carpet has stains everywhere because rooms are torn wallpaper simply bad for Cologne I hope I could help (Original) Hallo zusammen Ich würde es nicht weiter empfehlen besitzer ist richtig unfreundlich überall ist renovierungsbedürftig im bad ist schimmel überall ist dreckig Teppich hat überall flecken in denn zimmern sind tapeten zerrissen einfach schlecht für köln Ich hoffe ich könnte helfen

  • 5/5 Cala M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I cannot understand the bad comments at all ... the owner is super nice, the rooms are well-kept and clean. The bathroom was absolutely fine as well. Simply great for the price. Anyone who makes a bad comment should look for the error in themselves. At least whenever Cologne is on the plan! Greetings from Heiko and Sarah from the Allgäu. (Original) Ich kann die schlechten Kommentare überhaupt nicht Nachvollziehen... der Besitzer ist super nett, die Zimmer sind gepflegt und sauber. Das Bad war so ebenso absolut in Ordnung. Für den Preis einfach klasse. Alle die einen schlechten Kommentar abgeben sollten den Fehler bei sich selber suchen. Jedenfalls immer wieder wenn mal Köln auf den Plan steht! Liebe Grüße von Heiko und Sarah aus dem Allgäu.

  • 5/5 Tim V. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My room cost just 19 euros. You can drink tea and coffee, cook, all explain, homely atmosphere. It is home. This is not some cheap hostel perekontavatya, this is a really cool cozy atmospheric place. With bp wifi and breakfast. I put 5 ++++ (Original) Мой номер обошёлся всего в 19 евро. Можно пить чай и кофе, готовить, все объясняют, домашняя атмосфера. Именно домашняя. Это не какой-то дешёвый хостел переконтаватья, это реально крутое уютное атмосферное место. С бп WiFi и завтраком. Ставлю 5++++

  • 1/5 rafaliemilia H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Padaka (Original) Padaka

  • 1/5 Janger T. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    My girlfriend and I recently had the opportunity to stay at Hostel 404, and unfortunately, we must express our disappointment with the overall experience. From the moment we arrived, it was evident that the owner's approach to hospitality was quite robotic. There was a distinct lack of empathy and flexibility in their demeanor, leaving me feeling like we were dealing with a rule-following automaton rather than a host. It became apparent that their focus was solely on enforcing policies rather than providing a welcoming and accommodating environment for guests. Throughout our stay, interactions with the owner were marked by a notable absence of understanding and compassion. Any requests or inquiries were met with a rigid adherence to the rules, without any attempt to find solutions or provide alternatives. It felt as though we were being treated more like employees than paying guests. In a hostel setting, one would expect the owner to be approachable, open to suggestions, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure guests have a positive experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case at Hostel 404. The lack of warmth and genuine concern for guests' comfort and satisfaction left a lasting impression, and not in a favorable way. While the facilities and location of the hostel may have their merits, the service provided by the owner ultimately overshadowed any positive aspects. It is my hope that the management takes these comments to heart and considers reevaluating their approach to guest relations. In conclusion, our stay at Hostel 404 was marred by a distinct lack of hospitality, empathy, and flexibility on the part of the owner. We sincerely hope that future guests have a more positive experience, and that the management takes steps to improve the overall service quality.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Free breakfast
    • ✓ Kitchen in all rooms
    • ✓ Smoke-free
    • ✗ Pool
    • ✗ Pet-friendly
    • ✗ Airport shuttle
    • ✗ Fitness center

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