STUDENT ACCOMODATIONS IN COLOGNE
It is extremely difficult to find accommodations in Cologne. There are more than 70,000 students studying in Cologne and only around 5,000 rooms available in student dormitories—with very long wait lists! It is almost impossible to find a room once the semester starts and the International Office can only be of little assistance. You should definitely try to secure a room with the help of friends and acquaintances before you arrive in Germany. Do not expect to be able to find a room in the last minute!
TEMPORARY ACCOMODATIONS FOR YOUR FIRST DAYS IN COLOGNE
Hotels / Youth Hotels
During your first days in Cologne, you may have to stay in a hotel or youth hotel while you search for permanent accommodations. The Cologne Tourist Information Office (KölnTourismus) can assist you in finding a suitable hotel or youth hostel. Their address is: Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln (across from the Cologne Cathedral). You cannot contact the Cologne Tourist Information Office by telephone!
- Station Hostel for Backpackers
Marzellenstr. 44 – 56 50668 Köln (Close to the Cologne Cathedral)
Tel:0221 / 912 53 01 Fax:0221 / 9125303 Email: station@hostel-cologne.de
- Station Hostel and Bar
Rheingasse 34 – 36 50676 Köln (Close to Heumarkt)
Tel:0221 / 230247 Fax:0221 / 8016970 Email: hostel-1@online.de
- MEININGER City Hostels & Hotels
Engelbertstr. 33-35 50674 Köln
Tel:0221 / 924090 Info and Reservation: 030/666 36 100 Fax:030/66636222 Email:welcome@meininger-hostels.com
- A&O Hotel und Hostel Köln
Mauritiuswall 64-66 50676 Köln
Tel:0221 / 4 67 06 – 47 00 Fax:0221 / 4 67 06 – 47 90 Info and Reservation: 0800-222 67 14 Email: reception
aohostels.com
Youth Hostels
We recommend that you stay at an inexpensive youth hostel. Any identification cards you may require to stay at the hostel should be available for purchase at the front reception desk for an approximate cost of € 11.
- YH Köln-Deutz City-Hostel
Siegesstraße 5 5069 Köln
Tel:0221 / 81 47 11 Fax:0221 / 884425 Email: jh-koeln-deutz@djh-rheinland.de
- YH Köln-Riehl City-Hostel
An der Schanz 14 50735 Köln
Tel:0221 / 76 70 81 Fax:0221 / 76 15 55 Email: jh-koeln-riehldjh-rheinland.de
- Youth Hostel Hürth
Adolf-Dasbach-Weg 5 50354 Hürth
Tel:02233 / 42 46 3 Fax:02233 / 1 63 51 Email: info@villehaus.de
COLOGNE STUDENT DORMITORIES - www.koelner-studentenwerk.de
The Cologne Student Administration (Kölner Studentenwerk) manages 84 student dormitories and houses. They also have a limited number of spaces available for married couples. If you are interested in applying for one of their rooms, please contact the Cologne Student Administration directly at:
Kölner Studentenwerk, Wohnheimverwaltung
Universitätsstraße 16, 2. Etage 50937 Köln
Tel: 0221 / 94 26 5-218, -219, -220, -222 Fax: 0221 / 94 26 5-212
Email: wohnenkstw.de
DORMITORIES MANAGED BY OTHER INSTITUTIONS
You should always send your application directly to the institution that is responsible for the dormitory in question!
For female students:
• Hedwig-Kolleg, Mauritiussteinweg 77-79, 50676 Köln 242747
• Helfta-Kolleg, Kaesenstraße 20, 50677 Köln 93 18 15 0
• Studentinnenwohnheim Müngersdorf, Aachener Straße 608, 50933 Köln 49 41 55
Email: ismuen@netcologne.de (Only single rooms, full or half board)
For male students:
• Studentenheim Schweidt, Weinsbergstraße 74, 50823 Köln 52 50 61
Email: info@schweidt.de (Only single rooms, full board)
• Studentenwohnheim Melaten, Clarenbachstraße 1, 50931 Köln 40 46 98
For male and female students:
• Evangelisches Studentenwohnheim, Bachemer Straße 27, 50931 Köln 40610648
• Kolpinghaus Ehrenfeld, Fröbelstraße 20, 50823 Köln 95 14 17 0
Email: kolpinghausehrenfeld@onlinehome.de
• Kolpinghaus International, St.-Apern-Straße 32, 50657 Köln 2 09 30
Email: info@kolpinghaus-international.de
• Studentenwohnheim Alsatia, Bachemer Straße 51, 50931 Köln 4 06 17 36
• Studentenwohnheim Stiftung Kaufmannshof Hanse, Kaygasse 1, 50676 Köln 24 12 33
Email: info@skh.koeln.de (Only single rooms!)
Important:
If you are interested in living in a student dormitory, you must apply early (3 or 4 months in advance) to the institution that is responsible for the dormitory in question. The average rent is approximately € 200 per month. A room in a house with full board costs approximately € 300 per month. Please note that most dormitories have set times in which you can move in and that the majority of dormitories will not allow you to move in on the weekend!
Please be aware that you will also probably have to pay a deposit before you move in (usually equivalent to one month’s rent). If you wish to move out, you will need to terminate your lease. Make sure to read the conditions included in your contract!
OTHER ACCOMODATIONS
If you do not wish to live in a student dormitory or are unable to obtain a room in one, you may also choose to:
• Contact the Private Room Agency (Vermittlung für Privatzimmer) at the Cologne Student Administration, Universitätsstraße16, ground floor.
Office hours: Mon. – Fri. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Place an ad in a local newspaper, for example the ,,Kölner Stadtanzeiger.”
• Read the lists of available rooms in the "Kölner Stadtanzeiger", Saturday and Wednesday editions (often available the evening before from the publisher) Amsterdamer Str. 192, Köln-Niehl.
• Consult an agency for arranging shared accommodation (Mitwohnzentrale) If you choose this option, you should be aware that your rent will likely be higher than in similar student dormitories. You should expect to pay € 250 to 300 for a single room and between € 350 and € 400 for a small apartment. Most landlords also require that your parents sign a form stating that they will pay your rent if you are unable to do so.
Mitwohnzentralen (a small selection that doesn’t contain any recommendations)
• HomeCompany Köln, Im Ferkulum 4, 50678 Köln (www.koeln.homecompany.de) 19 44 5
• März-Zeitwohnagentur, Lindenstraße. 77 (www.zeitwohnagentur.de) 21 05 11
• City-Mitwohnzentale, Maximinenstraße 2, 50668 Köln (www.mitwohnzentrale.de) 19 43 0
• MWZ im Rheinland, Hahnenstraße 14, 50667 Köln (www.e-rent.de) 25 84 000
Additional addresses are available in the yellow pages.
Internet-Addresses
www.allstudents.de
www.die-wg-boerse.de
www.studenten-wg.de
www.wg-welt.de
www.suchezimmer.de
www.wggruendung.de
www.studenten-wohnung.de
www.wg-gesucht.de
www.koeln.de/content/guide_hostels.html
Even if we can only offer limited assistance as you search for accommodations, please rest assured that we are always here to ensure that you have a successful and pleasant stay in Cologne. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns or questions!