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Reviews of Pathpoint Cologne Backpacker Hostel

Pathpoint Cologne Backpacker Hostel
Allerheiligenstrasse 15, Cologne, NW

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 407 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

April

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and the the facilities were good. Great location as very near the train station. The staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Roxanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Closed
Not open
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
Perfect location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible
I loved my stay here. Extremely close to the main station, very clean, has a wonderfully equipped kitchen and close to the discount supermarket as well. I would love to be back there if I could. Best hostel I've stayed at so far.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no shampoo, shower jell or towel. Except for this, all good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was mistake to choose there. Only area was good close to everything otherwise .... Very noisy, very warm no AC .No breakfast. Bed makes noise. Not good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shuang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Garret, Köln, Germany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located near the Hauptbahnhof in Cologne which is great those looking to explore the city or who are traveling. The rooms themselves were well up-kept. Everything extra that was needed (blanket, pillow, sheets) were provided and a towel was rentable (€6 total, €1 fee, €5 pfand). The property’s kitchen and ‘lounge area’ were also well maintained. If you are looking to cook, the kitchen seems to be a great space and is quite large. The ‘lounge’ area has vending machines (for drinks and snacks) and a foosball table (kickertisch). In regards to the sleeping experience- you get what you pay for. The bed was doable, but don’t expect luxury. All around, this was a great stay and very affordable. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a short stay in Cologne.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nai-Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, very nice
well , it is a very nice hotel , i will live again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Manager on 29 Mar 2019
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write us a review. What an outstanding score! We are glad to hear that you had a fantastic stay with us. Kind regards from Cologne! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Anwesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would highly recommend this place.
Had an amazing experience staying here. It was walkable from central station and was very near to all the major attractions in the city. It was very neat and the staff was so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hostel.
So far so good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Manager on 24 Nov 2018
Thank you very much for your review! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Manager on 24 Nov 2018
Thank you very much for your excellent review! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Kentaro, Nagoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staffs and comfortable room
初めてホステルを利用しましたが、スタッフさんはみんな優しく、同室のゲストさんも静かで良い人でした。駅からもさほど遠くなく料金もリーズナブルでした。また機会があれば泊まりたいと思います。 It was the first time to stay "hostel" for me. The staffs were friendly, the guests who were the same room were can and good guys. The hostel was not so far from Cologne Hbf, but the fee was reasonable as well. If I have chance to go to cologne, I want to stay this hostel again. Thanks a lot;)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Manager on 24 Nov 2018
Thank you very much for your excellent review! It sounds great that you would stay here again. Have a nice rest of your trip and see you soon again. :-)

8/10 Good

REGINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient. Closed to railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Manager on 17 Sept 2018
Thank you very much for your great review. We are pleased to hear that you liked our location. It's something we often get complimented on. Enjoy the rest of your trip! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recomendable para backpackers
Len sitio es super bueno que está cerca de la estación y la catedral! El personal fue simpático! Y lo más importante...el precio muy bien!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Manager on 17 Sept 2018
Thank you very much for your excellent review! We are very happy to hear you had a nice stay with us. Have a nice rest of your trip and see you soon again. :-)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location. Very clean and quiet. Close to the train main station and cathedral. Good service in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't like the no wifi in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Ulrike on 21 Jun 2018
Hi there. Thank you for taking the time to review us here. You are right, there is no WIFI in the rooms but all guests have unlimited WIFi access in the common areas :) Safe travels.

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hostel
Nice hostel, clean and accesible to central station and dom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Ulrike on 21 Jun 2018
Hi Jade. Thank you so much for your great review :) We are happy as you had a great time when you where here. Enjoy the rest of your travels:)

6/10 Okay

Elle, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sophisticated hostel close to main train station
For my first experience in a hostel, I think it was extremely satisfying. The room and adjacent bathroom were super clean and in new condition. You received new bed sheets on arrival and paid a 5 euro deposit on a towel which was returned at check out. Breakfast buffet was simple but cheap for an extra 4 euro. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The only thing I am to complain about was the wifi - it was slow and needed constant re-logging in which was quite annoying. Didn’t load videos/Netflix. Other than that, everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Uli on 3 May 2018
Hi Elle, Thank you very much for your review. We are great to hear that we´ve been a great Hostel- experience for you - especially as we were the first!Enjoy the rest of your travels :)

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget stay, ideal for short break.
It's a hostel but the rooms are spotlessly clean and it's quiet and affordable. just a couple of minutes walk from the main train station, cathedral and alter markt. I'd absolutely stay here again. bring your own towels or you'll have to rent them and you have to collect your bed linen and put it on the bed yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Manager on 30 Mar 2018
Thank you very much for your excellent review! We are really happy that you enjoyed your time here. We are also particularly happy to read your comments regarding the cleanliness. Have a nice rest of your travels! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Fraser, Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central location close to transport links
Clean hotel, feels new - friendly staff Would stay here again hopefully for longer than 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Manager on 4 Feb 2018
Thank you very much for your excellent review. We are very pleased to hear that you liked your stay with us. Enjoy the rest of your trip and see you soon again. :-)

8/10 Good

Himanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellelent location
Was in Cologne for one night two days. Excellent location, very near to central train station. The check-in and check-out were smooth, the room, corridors and dining areas were spotless clean. No noise in the room, had great sleep. Lockers are provided in the room and also they keep luggage after checkout. Breakfast was average. They also hire cycle for 10 Euros (24 hours), I hired it and cycled from Cologne to Bonn and back on the same day. The cycle was sturdy and withstood the 65 Kilometres ride. Will recommend Pathpoint Cologne Backpacker Hostel to all..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 13 Dec 2017
Thank you very much for your great and detailed review. We are really happy to hear that you had a nice time with us. Enjoy the rest of your trip and get home safely. :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel for overnight trip in Cologne.
Stayed overnight in a private quadroom with my four friends. The hostel is very clean, staff were polite, and it is in a very good location. As long as you just need a comfy bed to sleep in this
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 13 Oct 2017
Great News! We’re pleased you enjoyed the atmosphere at Pathpoint Cologne and that our housekeeping standards met your expectations in your room and the bathroom facilities. We hope to see you soon again! :-)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stuff, great location and amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Manager on 13 Oct 2017
Thank you very much for your great review! :-)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 3 Sept 2017
Thank you very much for taking the time to review us here! Safe travels :)

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and comfortable hostel.
Staying at this hostel was excellent, except for a detail. When I arrived, I was assigned to bed 8. When I arrived to the assigned room, I found out that bed 8 was already occupied, so I returned to desk to report it and the hostess told me to pick any other bed. So I picked bed 4 and left some stuff on it. I went out for sightseeing and returned night late, finding out someone else was sleeping in my picked bed. Since it was late, I just picked bed 2 to sleep and take a rest. Then at morning I reported the issue and the host assigned me bed 2 and I didn't have any issue since then. For everything else, it was perfect. Wifi in almost all areas, terrace to relax, kitchen and dining area. Also, it's very close to Köln Hbf.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 16 Jun 2017
Thank you very much for your great review. We are sorry to hear that you had trouble with another person using your bed. We always make sure to tell all guests which beds they are assigned to. Also the number of the bed is written on the key as well. Unfortunately sometimes guests switch beds without telling us :( But we are happy that you still liked your stay with us :) Save travels

6/10 Okay

Megumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, but there are bugs
Everything is good except there are bed bugs inside my mattress.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 29 May 2017
Thank you very much for your feedback. First of all we are sorry to hear what happened to you. After we´ ve read your review, we closed the room and our pest control thoroughly checked the room twice. However, we couldn't find any bugs in the room. We have been informed that bug bites in some cases are only visible days after you have been actually bitten. Many people believe that only the scuzziest, dirtiest hotels & hostels get bed bugs and that these are a sign of a run-down establishment. However, the truth is that all hotels & hostels get bedbugs from time to time, from the cheapest hostel to the finest five star resorts due to the fact that people nowadays travel a lot from place to place. Well run accommodations get rid of them quickly. In our case we check all our beds monthly with a specialized and well effective steam method. We hope you can still enjoy the rest of your trip. Best regards from Cologne! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Burbank, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Experience
We were on an overnight stop from Berlin to Paris using the train. We arrived about 4pm and walked about 5 minutes from the station to the hotel. We checked in with no problems. We had booked a quad room with private bath. The staff was very nice. You pick up your sheets on the way to your room. It was a three floor walk up and there are no passenger elevators so be prepared to lug your stuff. There are no towels or toiletries of any kind provided. So bring those if you need them. The room was very small but nice and clean. Two bunk beds and a couple of block shaped side table things. There are four lockers in the room with pay keys. Since we were all one family we didn't need that feature but used the space to put our bags in anyway to make a bit more room on the floor. The room was quiet and had a nice view. We didn't use the kitchenettes in the lobby but if I were back packing I would have! The location is amazing. We walked all around the area and there is lots to see. Great facility. Great price.
Response from Manager on 31 Mar 2017
Thank you very much for your detailed review. Your excellent feedback makes us proud. Enjoy the rest of your travel. Best regards from Cologne! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable place
The staff is amazing and the place is so comfortable to rest and also for have a dinner or even for play games or read some books ☺
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 31 Mar 2017
Thank you very much for your excellent review! :-)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and Clean
Friendly staff and very clean room. However, there is no lift in the hostel. We have heavy luggages and have to walk the stairs to our room on 3/F.
Response from General Manager on 8 Feb 2017
Thank you very much for your great review! We would love to have an elevator, but since the building is under monumental protection, we can’t put one in – hopefully the character of the hostel makes up for the lack of elevator. :-)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, modern & great location
A perfect location (only 5mins walk to the main station), modern facilities, good amount of space & tidy & clean room. What is there not to like!!! I highly recommend this place.
Response from Manager on 3 Jan 2017
You make us proud; it's heartwarming to hear this. Thank you very much! :-) Have a nice rest of your journey!

6/10 Okay

Anonymous, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
could be better
No lift! it was a struggle going up to my room. When I do arrive there, I couldn't figure out how to open the door. Stupid, stupid door, it doesn't have a lever or a knob, I hate it. You have to pull while turning the key to open it. The roommates were horrible people. The kitchen was quite good from what I can see, I didn't get to use it though. If I ever come back to Cologne, I would look for other hostels.
Response from General Manager on 11 Sept 2016
Thank you for your honest review! We really appreciate all reviews from our guests as it helps us to make a better hostel! Actually there is a door knob on each and every door here. :-) We are sorry to hear that you didn't get along with your room mates. Have a nice rest of your travels! Best regards from Cologne!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
The ladder in the room is a bit too narrow, not convenient for the upper bed.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 28 Jun 2016
Thank you very much for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

KAR YAEN, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for short getaway
This place is perfect! Just the wifi a little tricky...but overall worth the value.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 9 Jul 2016
Thank you very much for your great review! :-)

10/10 Excellent

karen, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near station, cathedral
Near station, cathedral
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 4 Jun 2016
Thank you very much for your great review! :-)

8/10 Good

Thanasorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
near to train station. Staff are friendly and the people staying there are awesome!
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 26 Mar 2016
Great to hear from you and thank you very much for your friendly review! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Option.
Everything was pretty good. Really close to the train station but not extremely loud. Each bed came equipped with an outlet and light. Wifi was a little shady but who tf cares honestly. Also came with own bathroom which was nice.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 20 Jan 2016
Thank you very much for your great review! :-)

8/10 Good

Anthony, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hostel at a Good Price
The hostel was good for the price. Room and bathroom were clean. They do require a lot of deposits for different things but it is understandable. Centrally located walking distance from the cathedral and train station. Would stay again.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 27 Feb 2016
Thank you very much for your review.:-)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel near Koln central station
It's a nice decent hostel. Hotel staff is good and the rooms were clean. They have big common area and for my room I had bathroom in the room. Bring 1 or 2 euro coins to use the locker inside the room (You will get the coins back after you are done using the locker).
Response from Pathpoint on 28 Dec 2015
We are pleased to hear that you had a nice stay with us! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Zin Yee Cheryl, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money stay! Love it.
We are a group of 4 so we booked a 4 people room. It is very tidy and clean, staff are very friendly and helpful. There are board games in the common room, so if you have nothing to do, you can chill with your friends playing board games in the common room or in your room. The location is also very good, just 5 minutes from the cologne train station. Definitely recommend this hostel.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 14 Dec 2015
We are very pleased to hear that you had a good time with us. We hope to see you again! :-)

8/10 Good

joseph, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central stop - Brilliant Staff - Great Price
Well centre Hostel. Very clean and staff were very helpful. Nice beer on sale too. Amazing open plan Guest Kitchen, lots of hobs and pans/pots/utensils...the best i have ever seen in a hostel. Checkout Max Stark nearby 10/10 for kolsch and food.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 14 Dec 2015
Thank you very much for your kind review! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Shelley, Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostle
The Hostel is conveniently located just a few blocks from the main train station, the Dom, the Rhein, and Kolsh breweries. The neighborhood is safe to walk thought. The Hostel was clean, with friendly and helpful workers, breakfast was good for a modest fee, and the showers provided hot water. Wifi is only in the main floor, but was fast and without issues.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 24 Oct 2015
Thank you very much for your great review! We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Clean, very near to the train station and cathedral. No elevator.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 29 Jul 2015
Thank you very much for your review and rating!

8/10 Good

William, Eagle mountain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hostel Ever
For a hostle this place knocks it out of the park. If you are staying more than one night you can actually use all the amenities. light and electric outlet at every bed. The picture looks like a barn and does not do it justice. Only knock is some of the guests don't understand hostel life but that is on them not the facility.
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 5 Jun 2015
Thank you so much for your review! We're very happy to hear you liked it here, come back soon! :)

8/10 Good

ROU LI, Taipei, Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay!
Location is great! Hostel staffs are helpful and friendly. But, it's tough if you stay at 5th floor with heavy luggage.........
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 15 May 2015
Thank you very much for your review! We only have four floors, but I understand your problem... Since we're a heritage building, we're not allowed to build in an elevator - otherwise we would love to have one, too!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Pathpoint Cologne on 15 May 2015
Vielen Dank für deine Bewertung!