Hostel Heinzelmännchen

Hotels
6.9 (1558 reviews)
Hohe Pforte 5-7 , Cologne , de

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Express check-in/check-out
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Clean and efficient rooms
Cons:
No breakfast options
Noise issues from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.73
Some guests reported issues with cleanliness and room maintenance.
Service
7.7
Generally helpful staff, though some had issues with communication.
Location
8.74
Convenient access to city center and local amenities.
Room Quality
6.19
Room quality varied, with reports of small and outdated facilities.
Amenities
6.22
Limited amenities such as lack of breakfast options and missing shower curtains.
Value for Money
7.18
Considered acceptable for the price, though still some concerns about quality.
Food and Beverage
5.73
Limited food options and issues with breakfast availability.
Overall Experience
6.7
Mixed experiences with comfort and convenience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:19

Property Description

Charming Traditional Rooms
Step into a cozy retreat at Hostel Heinzelmännchen, where traditional-style rooms adorned with wooden decor await. Enjoy the modern bathrooms and free WiFi during your stay.

Central Location
Located just 100 meters from the bustling Hohe Straße shopping street, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Cologne. Explore the plethora of dining options and nearby breakfast spots, all within walking distance.

Convenient Transportation and Parking
With Heumarkt Underground Station 600 meters away, travel to iconic landmarks like the Cologne Cathedral and Kölnmesse Exhibition Centre with ease. Whether utilizing public transport or parking facilities nearby, your stay at Heinzelmännchen Hotel promises convenience at every turn.

Ready to experience Cologne's charm? Book your stay at Hostel Heinzelmännchen today!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CGN

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 1558 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.73
Service: 7.7
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 6.19
Amenities: 6.22
Value for Money: 7.18
Food and Beverage: 5.73
Overall Experience: 6.7
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gm_seda_sn • solo_traveller • tr
9
Merkezi konumda ve iletişim konusunda iyiler
Pros:

Odamın 4. Katta olduğunu öğrenince hemen mesaj attım. Dizlerimin kötü olduğunu yazınca beni ikinci kata aldılar. Temiz şirin odası. Konumu çok güzeldi. Her yere yakın. İletişim konusunda hızlı cevap ve hızlı çözüm vardı. Köln'e gelirsem tekrar kalmayı düşünürüm. Oda değişikliği konusunda tekrar teşekkür ediyorum.

Cons:

Banyo küçük ama yeterli. Aydınlatma benim için yetersizdi. Başkaları loş ışık seviyordur, bu kişisel bir tercih 🙂 Bir de havluların değişim zamanı gelmiş bence 😉

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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büyüktavşan • couple • tr
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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büyüktavşan • couple • tr
10
Pros:

Tren garına ve Köln katedraline 15-20 dakika yürüme mesafesindeydi. Temizdi ve güvenli bir mahalledeydi.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Yanneck • couple • de
7
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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pigeon voyageur • solo_traveller • de
5
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Bedrich • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Ich hatte ein Einzelzimmer in der 4. Etage. Da haben wohl alle Zimmer einen einfachen Balkon, was bei den warmen Sommernächten sehr gut war. Die Ausstattung und Einrichtungen sind sehr in die Jahre gekommen, aber alle funktionstüchtig, zweckmäßig und vor allem sehr sauber! Das Zimmer war sehr klein, aber irgendwie war das auch gemütlich. 😉 Die 4. Etage ohne Aufzug ist für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung und Gepäck schon anstrengend, aber mehr als 2x pro Tag musste ich da nie rauf, also erträglich. Die Lage ist sehr zentral und super für z.B. einen Städtetrip. Gerade für kölner Verhältnisse sind die Preise unschlagbar und da verzichte ich gerne auf moderne Möbel und besonderen Komfort.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alina • solo_traveller • ee
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Janne • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältnis für die Lage

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Karsten • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Sehr sauber und ich kam früher ins Zimmer

Cons:

Leider kein TV! Im Bad sehr wenig Ablagefläche. Zimmer sehr dunkel.
Den angegebene Balkon in der Buchung hatte ich leider nicht.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Susanna • family_with_children • es
7
Hostel sencillo, con muy buena ubicación.
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente, en pleno centro de la ciudad. Muy bien equipado de trasporte público (autobuses, metro, tren y tranvía).

Cons:

En el cuarto de baño, la ducha no tenía mampara, ni cortinas y eso resultaba incómodo porque el baño era muy pequeño, y al bañarte, había que hacer malabares con la alcachofa de la ducha para que no se desparramara el agua por fuera.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Augustas • solo_traveller • lt
7
Pleasant stay but not on the heatwave days.
Pros:

Comfy beds. Ideal location when everything is reachable within a few minutes.

Nice check-in system where you are given keys right away after entering the check-in code. Call it a key dispenser, nice feature:)

Cons:

There's no elevator, so prepare to have some additional workout.

The cleaning staff did enter our room whilst we were still sleeping, and managed to get into the room no matter that keys were inside the keyhole. But the towels were changed alongside newly made beds, which was a nice touch after coming back to hotel.

AC only in the toilet, well, rather ventilation. And it's rather weak. No shower curtain or doors. I understand that it's mainly because of lack of space, but we can do better.

As there are businesses and 24/7 life around, it may get noisy from outside, if you leave windows open for that extra needed air.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Vitalina D. • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Excellent for their money. Minimalistic, but cozy. Enough fresh air and light.

Cons:

There is no door or curtain in the shower cabin.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Stolzi • couple • de
7
Passt
Pros:

Kein Frühstück, tolle Lage, etwas laut, aber das ist der oreis für mitten in der Stadt

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Nadja • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Ziemlich zentral gelegen
Gut für ein bis zwei Nächte

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sauber, mit Balkon und das Hotel lag zentral.

Cons:

Zimmer sind per Treppe zu erreichen.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Vossen • couple • nl
9
Een weekendverblijf naar volle tevredenheid.
Pros:

Perfecte locatie,op loopafstand van het Hauptbahnhof.
Alles schoon en netjes.
Prijs/kwaliteit verhouding is erg goed.

Cons:

Er viel me niks tegen,maar er was geen douchegordijn in de badkamer,waardoor tijdens het douchen de rest van de badkamer en de vloer nogal nat werden.
Douchegordijn zou wenselijk zijn.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Kateryna • couple • de
9
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Rhea • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

nice restaurants nearby, room adequate, location okay

Cons:

no staff on hand

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • gb
8
Great stay overall (fan and larger bathroom would have been appreciated)
Pros:

• The location is great, 20 minutes on foot from Cologne Central Train Station, in the heart of the city centre.
• Check-in and check-out was spot on: we arrived after midnight, the hotel didn't have any issue with that. Check-in is automatic, as you are emailed a code to grab your key and the whole process is smooth and very easy to follow. Check-out was also great. We asked if we could leave the room at 11am instead of 10am and this was granted without any problem.
• Mattresses were superb. They were sturdy and comfy, perfect combination.
• The room was very good value for money (compared to other nearby options), very spacious with also a wardrobe and a table with chairs.
• Very nice smell on the stairs to get to the room.

Cons:

• The bathroom was cosy, but very tiny. The shower had a large curtain, it was not that easy to take a shower without touching the curtain or spill water on the floor.
• There was no TV or fan in the room. Not a big deal, but with very hot temperatures a fan would have been nice.
• Room view was on the street and because of the hot weather, we needed to have the windows open for ventilation. It would have been ok, but people passing by on the street were very noisy even late at night.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee