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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: Station Hostel For Backpackers - Located within a 5-minute walk of Cologne Cathedral. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You'll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with showers and bed sheets. Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz City- Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn and Cologne Messe-Deutz Station. Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. You'll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Hostel Heinzelmännchen - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Severinstrasse U-Bahn and Poststrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Hostel Köln - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Mauritiuskirche U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free Internet and a rooftop terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find showers, TVs and hairdryers in all rooms.

If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Cologne, one of Expedia's 7 hostels could be a great option.

The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Cologne is 936 mm.

In general, Cologne is known for its museums, historical sites and cafes. Top attractions include Cologne Cathedral and Phantasialand. Get out into nature with places such as Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne, Forstbotanischer Garten Köln and Fühlinger Lake. Cultural attractions include Museum Ludwig, Cologne Philharmonic and Musical Dome.

Keep this information about transit options in Cologne on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away. An alternative is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn and Heumarkt U-Bahn. To check out more of the area, take a train from Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station or Köln Dom/Central Station (tief).