Travelers discover the sweet side of Cologne at this centrally located hostel, where on-site shopping and nearby attractions create a charming urban experience.
Hostel Heinzelmännchen in central Cologne offers a vibrant base for city exploration. Guests enjoy WiFi, an on-site shop, and express check-out. Visitors praise the helpful multilingual staff who enhance the overall experience.
Located in Innenstadt, a neighborhood in Cologne, Hostel Heinzelmännchen is near a metro station. Musical Dome and Cologne City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cologne Cathedral and St Maria im Kapitol. Check out an event or a game at LANXESS Arena, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Cologne travel guide
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (656 ft away)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Heinzelmännchen?
As of Mar 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Heinzelmännchen on Mar 23, 2026 start from ₩85,203, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Hostel Heinzelmännchen?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hostel Heinzelmännchen?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hostel Heinzelmännchen located?
Located in Innenstadt, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Hohe Strasse and Cologne Cathedral. St Maria im Kapitol and Schildergasse are also within 5 minutes. Severinstrasse U-Bahn is 6 minutes by foot and Poststrasse U-Bahn is 7 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hostel Heinzelmännchen Reviews
7.6
Good
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Friendly staff and daily cleaning. Hot water and heating is good. Location is pretty good close to the center.
However the pillows are very old and not so comfortable. Wifi is pretty bad with interruptions
Very sweet little room we had to twins. Storage is good 2 wardrobes to share stuff. All very clean and beds were comfy. Check I in very easy they just give you a code for keys. Bathroom was clean however it was very small and no shower curtain or door so the floor got very wet and had to use our hand towels to mop it up leaving us with no fresh hand towels
Well-maintained hotel that is well placed for anything you want to do in Kõln. I have stayed here a couple of times and it will the first place I try to book into on the next visit
Perfect for a few nights stay. Bed was comfortable, room was clean. More like an Airbnb as you check yourself in but this suited me fine.
We didn’t receive the code to check in until 1 hour before check in time, which was completely fine, but think the listing should be updated to explain this so there is no confusion.
The service was absolutely terrible. It was impossible to reach the property, none of our messages through the app were answered. They even got our check-in day wrong. At 2AM, the emergency contact number posted on the door told us we couldn’t check in until the following day. When I offered to send a screenshot of my Expedia reservation, she refused and insisted we wait. I sent it anyway, and only then did she finally give us a code. The entire process was stressful, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable. The only upside is its location.
Personnel accueillant et souriant
Propreté parfaite
Emplacement parfait
Seul bémol l'absence d'ascenseur
Roger
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Frank
Nov 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral, ist sauber und günstig. Das Zimmer war sehr einfach eingerichtet mit einem bunten Möbelmix. Auch dort war alles sauber. Ansonsten eben etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Einen kurzen telefonischen Kontakt empfand ich als sehr freundlich.
Top Preis -Leistungsverhältnis. Rewe ist 3 Min entfernt, Cafe, Bäckerei (und Vietnamese) gegenüber. Allerdings kann man die Fenster zum Schlafen trotz Ohrstöpsel nicht wirklich geöffnet lassen, da der Lärm zu laut ist. Bei geschlossenen Fenstern ist alles top. Nur dass es es bei Hitze dann ziemlich warm im Raum wird, da weder Klima noch Ventilator zur Verfügung stehen.
Christine
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Adrian
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ideal für unseren Besuch in ddr Lanxess-Arena.
3. Stock ohne Klima etwas warm, kein Lift.
Ich hätte ja schwören können, daß bei der Buchung stand 'Rezeption immer? geöffnet'. Leider findet man sowas im Ausdruck dann ja nicht wieder. Das elektronische Einchecken ist NICHT mein Ding! Außerdem habe ich unterwegs kein e-mail. Ich kannte das Hotel bereits. Zimmer war gut in Ordnung, Gegend auch. Beim Auschecken hing an der AUSGANGSTÜR unten im Treppenhaus ein Zettel mit der Aufschrift 'Zimmerschlüssel bitte im Zimmer auf dem Tisch ablegen'. Und das, NACHDEM ich die ganzen Stufen vom 3. Stock runtergestiegen war. Da ist doch irgendwas nicht zuende gedacht worden?! Aber ich komme gern nochmal wieder, nun weiß ich ja, wie das alles geht ...