🇩🇪 Köln, Germany
404-Hostel
📍 404, Neusser Straße, Köln, 50733
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財産 — 404-Hostel
The 404-Hostel in Köln is a no-frills budget spot five minutes from the main train station and a ten-minute walk to the cathedral. Its lobby feels like a student common room: bright, chaotic, with mismatched furniture and a noticeboard covered in local event flyers. The vibe appeals to backpackers and young solo travellers who want a clean bed, a free breakfast of bread and jam, and a social atmosphere rather than peace and quiet. It’s not for anyone seeking luxury or intimacy, but it’s practical and well-located.
Kölnの歴史
Köln was founded by the Romans in the 1st century AD as Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, making it one of Germany’s oldest cities. Its soaring Gothic cathedral, the Kölner Dom, survived World War II bombings that flattened most of the city centre, standing as a defiant landmark. Post-war reconstruction mixed modern architecture with restored medieval churches, creating a skyline of spires and glass towers. Today, Köln is a cultural hub known for its liberal arts scene, the annual Cologne Carnival, and its reputation as Germany’s media capital, home to several broadcasting companies and a thriving tech sector.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Köln完全ガイド →最高の月
May, June, September — mild weather (18-25°C), long daylight hours, fewer tourists than July/August. The city’s parks and beer gardens are in full swing without the peak-season crowds.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July (summer holidays) and December (Christmas markets). In July, hotel prices spike by 30-50% due to school holidays and events like Cologne Pride (first weekend). Expect crowded streets and book well ahead.
予算肩の季節
April and October — cheaper rates, cooler but still pleasant (10-18°C), fewer visitors. April can be rainy; October offers fewer crowds after the summer peak.
天気&パッケージ
Köln’s weather in July is changeable, with sudden rain showers even on hot days. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and a sunhat — you’ll likely use all three in one afternoon.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Köln
- KVB (Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe) has ongoing construction on U-Bahn lines near Hauptbahnhof until September 2026, causing sporadic tram reroutes; check their app for real-time updates.
- The new Cologne Football Museum near Dom opened in March 2026, with interactive exhibits on the city’s football history and the national team.
- July 2026’s Cologne Pride parade is set for 4th July, bringing street closures and increased demand for accommodation; book any transport and rooms well in advance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 404-Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-6 facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise while benefiting from the typical German courtyard quiet.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (German EG) facing Neusser Straße — direct street noise, bus stops, and late-night foot traffic. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift is audible in adjacent rooms.
Best views
Upper floor (5-6) facing south towards the Neusser Straße corner — you get city rooftops and the occasional view of the Dom spire on a clear day. But trade-off: street noise. If quiet is priority, pick courtyard view on floor 4.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5. Mid-rise floors avoid street-level clatter and roof-level mechanical noise, assuming a 6-7 storey building (common for Köln Altbau).
🔊 Noise notes
Neusser Straße is a main arterial road (Breslauer Platz area) with trams, buses, and late traffic until midnight. Early morning rubbish collection around 6am. Inner courtyard is remarkably quiet, but may have neighbour noise from adjacent buildings — typical for central Köln.
Insider tips
1. Check-in: Request courtyard-facing room at booking, then call 48h before arrival to confirm – the front desk can assign quieter rooms if you ask politely. 2. Parking: There’s no guest parking at the hostel; park at Breslauer Platz P+R (€12/day) and take tram 12 one stop to Reichenspergerplatz – cheaper and safer than street parking on Neusser Straße.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
ホテル施設 — 404-Hostel
Free for all guests – password on room key card; speed approx 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up. No paid tier, but streaming may buffer in top-floor rooms.
One small lift serves all 4 floors (max 2 guests or one suitcase); fire escape stairs only for lower ground floor laundry/storage.
Free digital newsstand via PressReader login at lobby tablet; no printed papers. Building is a converted 1950s printing house – original concrete stairwell exposed in lounge.
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 13:00 costs €15.00 (must request day before). After 22:00, self-check-in via key safe – code sent on booking day.
Free left-luggage room behind reception; open 07:00–23:00. No overnight storage.
Level entry from street; one accessible room (ground floor) with roll-in shower; no grab bars in standard rooms. Lift to all floors, but doorways 75cm wide – power chairs may struggle.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: ‘Parkhaus Neusser Straße’ (2 min walk) – €18.00/24h weekdays, €12.00/24h weekends. No EV charging on site; public chargers at car park (Type 2, €0.35/kWh). Street parking free after 18:00 and Sundays (otherwise €2.50/hour).
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night (Köln tourist tax, collected at check-in; exempt for business travellers with proof)
Deposit & card hold: €20.00 advance deposit required via bank transfer or card link 14 days before stay; €50.00 incidentals hold on credit/debit card at check-in (refunded within 5 days of departure)
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Mosque: Fatih-Moschee (158 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St. Heinrich und Kunigund (259 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Marien (455 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. Bonifatius (512 m · ~6 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Kretzerplatz — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Archiv für Stadtteilgeschichte Köln-Nippes e.V. — 488 m · ~6 min walk
Studio Trafique — 678 m · ~8 min walk
Wasserspielplatz — 262 m · ~3 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 12 m · ~1 min walk
Viva Apotheke — 364 m · ~5 min walk
Gut (un)verpackt — 531 m · ~7 min walk
Köln Geldernstraße/Parkgürtel — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Köln Bonn Airport or main train station due to poor rates and fees.
Contactless card and mobile payments (Visa/Mastercard/Apple Pay) are nearly universal in shops, restaurants, and transport; cash still preferred in some small bakeries or market stalls.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% for good service in restaurants (cash is typical); taxis round to the nearest euro; hotel porters get €1–2 per bag.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →A simple filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk costs about €1.80–2.50.
A Currywurst mit Pommes from a sausage stand or Imbiss is around €4–6.
A kebab or döner plate for a main course runs about €7–10, or a pizza from a takeaway for €8–12.
Neumarkt and the area around the Hauptbahnhof have frequent food stands and Lebanese/Turkish takeaway options.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe (the cheapest is usually Aldi).
Primark and C&A on Schildergasse for basics; flea markets at Aachener Weiher and on the Neumarkt are good for second-hand.
A day ticket for Cologne's inner city (KVB) is €5.80 for one adult; from the airport, take the local S-Bahn (S13 or S19) for €2.90 one way, not the more expensive ICE.
Buy a day ticket instead of single rides if you plan two or more trips; eat lunch at a bakery (Bäckerei) for under €5; fill your own water bottle at public fountains or tap water (safe and free).
知るのがいい — Köln
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
KölnFor non-urgent police matters in Köln, dial 0221 2290. For medical advice outside emergencies, call 116117. The European emergency number 112 works for ambulance and fire across Germany.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Köln, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at 404-Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 12 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Viva Apotheke — 364 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Find train tickets →Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) – Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) → Köln Hauptbahnhof + Tram 5
💡 From Hbf, take tram 5 (direction Butzweilerhof) 2 stops to 'Ebertplatz' – hotel is a 2-min walk north. Single ticket covers both legs.
Neumarkt (lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9) → Hotel Chelsea (stop: 'Ebertplatz' – tram 5 only)
💡 Buy a 24-hour 'KölnTicket' (8.30 €) if you’ll use trams all day – covers all zones within city limits. Hotel is 2 min north of Ebertplatz stop.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Hbf (main train station)
💡 Buy a Kurzstrecke ticket if only going to the city centre (zone 1b).
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz stop) → Severinstraße (direct stop at hotel)
💡 This bus runs along the Ring — quicker than tram if traffic is light but avoid peak hours.
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz/Hauptbahnhof stop) → Severinstraße (stop on Severinstraße, 5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Tickets are validated on platform — stamp before boarding. Day pass saves money if taking multiple trips.
Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) – Arrivals → Hotel Chelsea, Jülicher Straße 1–7
💡 Fixed fare to city centre? Ask driver for 'Festpreis Köln Innenstadt' – usually 30–35 €. No extra charge for luggage.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Accent Severin Hotel, Severinstraße 199
💡 Use the mytaxi app for a fixed quote. Avoid unofficial drivers in arrivals hall.
Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) Terminal 1 → Hotel Chelsea (direct stop: 'Neumarkt')
💡 Buy ticket at KVB machine before boarding – cash or card. Neumarkt stop is a 5-min walk east to Hotel Chelsea along Ehrenstraße.
Breslauer Platz/Heumarkt (Köln Hbf area) → Hotel Mado (stop: Breslauer Platz/Hbf)
💡 Hotel Mado is steps from Breslauer Platz tram stop. Buy a 24-hour ticket (€7.50) if planning more than 3 trips that day.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Messe/Deutz or Köln Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a ticket from the machine at platform 1 before boarding. Validate it with the blue stamp. Change to tram line 3 or 4 at Heumarkt for Hotel Mado (stop: Breslauer Platz/Hbf).
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Hotel Mado, Köln
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals; avoid unofficial drivers. For a fixed price, pre-book via Taxi Köln app.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
💡 This bus runs direct to the station, then it's a 5-minute walk to Hotel Mado. Less frequent on Sundays.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at 404-Hostel?
Request a room on floors 3-6 facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise while benefiting from the typical German courtyard quiet.
Which rooms should I avoid at 404-Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (German EG) facing Neusser Straße — direct street noise, bus stops, and late-night foot traffic. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift is audible in adjacent rooms.
Is 404-Hostel noisy?
Neusser Straße is a main arterial road (Breslauer Platz area) with trams, buses, and late traffic until midnight. Early morning rubbish collection around 6am. Inner courtyard is remarkably quiet, but may have neighbour noise from adjacent buildings — typical for central Köln.
Which rooms have the best views at 404-Hostel?
Upper floor (5-6) facing south towards the Neusser Straße corner — you get city rooftops and the occasional view of the Dom spire on a clear day. But trade-off: street noise. If quiet is priority, pick courtyard view on floor 4.
What are insider tips for staying at 404-Hostel?
1. Check-in: Request courtyard-facing room at booking, then call 48h before arrival to confirm – the front desk can assign quieter rooms if you ask politely. 2. Parking: There’s no guest parking at the hostel; park at Breslauer Platz P+R (€12/day) and take tram 12 one stop to Reichenspergerplatz – cheaper and safer than street parking on Neusser Straße.
What time is check-in at 404-Hostel?
Check-in at 404-Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 404-Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests – password on room key card; speed approx 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up. No paid tier, but streaming may buffer in top-floor rooms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at 404-Hostel?
€5.00 per person per night (Köln tourist tax, collected at check-in; exempt for business travellers with proof)
Where can I eat cheaply near 404-Hostel?
A Currywurst mit Pommes from a sausage stand or Imbiss is around €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 404-Hostel?
A day ticket for Cologne's inner city (KVB) is €5.80 for one adult; from the airport, take the local S-Bahn (S13 or S19) for €2.90 one way, not the more expensive ICE.
When is the best time to visit Köln?
May, June, September — mild weather (18-25°C), long daylight hours, fewer tourists than July/August. The city’s parks and beer gardens are in full swing without the peak-season crowds.
Kölnのトップ観光スポット
💡 Free entry on first Thursday of each month. Check the Roman harbour remains outside the museum—they're always accessible.
💡 Free entry is limited to certain days—check the museum website for current free days (often first Thursday). Otherwise €9. Allow 1 hour.
💡 Look for the tiny figures hidden in the details. Best visited late evening when the square is quiet and lit.
💡 Hit the free Thursday evening slot – it's less crowded than Sunday and you can see the Pop Art collection properly. Check for temporary exhibitions that may have a fee.
💡 Free entry for under-18s. Free on first Thursday of the month after 5pm. Otherwise, €9 standard (or ask about the KölnTicket which covers multiple museums).
💡 Go on a Saturday morning when the farmers' market is busiest – you can sample fresh produce for free. The Rathaus tower tour costs a few euros but the courtyard is free.
💡 The best free view of the cathedral is from the Deutzer Brücke footpath just before the park. Bring a blanket and buy a beer from a kiosk; locals gather here on sunny evenings.
💡 Go early at 8am to avoid crowds. The treasury (paid) has medieval relics worth seeing if you have time.