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Black Sheep Hostel

Barbarossaplatz 1, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Neustadt-Süd)
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MD
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I did not like this hostel one bit. It's hard to find, the hostel is up the stairs in an ugly tower block and the location is bad. It's a good 20 minute plus walk to the center of Cologne. To top it all off the hostel staff is as unfriendly as it gets. It's also practically the worst rated... More

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ottawa
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

I had a good deal at this place when my other hostel became too expensive on w-e. Ok, good price, breakfast incl. Large rooms. One excellent computer but no wifi. Main problen: on the street side it is noisy so you must close all windows. Ok in may but... I was satisfied with that stay.

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Adelaide, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

It didn't look like much on first arrival but after spending a fortune at some hostels on buying all of our meals and drinks we found it really enjoyable to have a large kitchen area which basically doubled as the common room. We went in the low season so despite the fact that there was only one computer and no... More

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Arnhem, The Netherlands
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

I stayed at Black Sheep for a night and am very happy I didn't have to stay any longer. Staff was very friendly and spoke English, but the hostel itself was horrible. The kitchen was overcrowded in the morning so I couldn't even get any breakfast, the showers were not lockable (all there is, is two shower curtains) and the... More

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Loughborough, England, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Sstaff are lovely, kitchen is equipped OK but overcrowded massively,only 2 men's toilets, mixed showers which flood very easily, beds are moderately OK, beds and bedding were clean, rooms are all themed crazily which adds character, lockers in rooms, no wifi which sucks, kitchen was filthy. For price it wasn't really worth it. Extremely noisy out of window at night... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012 via mobile

We stayed in many hostels across Europe and this was the best. Free internet access, great kitchen facilities, free tea and coffee, roof garden to chillout with other travellers and enjoy a social, book Exchange, a guitar to pass round and only 2 euros to do your washing. Central location and friendly staff. Loads of showers so no waiting around... More

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4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012 via mobile

Had a great scrap with a very international bunch of people here. Friendly staff, room was well sized (had a private two person) and very well priced! A nice place to hang your chain shirt before going out to enjoy the night life of Cologne! Situated right by a U-bahn (light-rail/metro) stop, for easy access to the city, and connections... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2012

The black sheep hostel has all the facilities that a traveller needs such as a free breakfast, internet, laundry and a great location. It was very clean and the checking in process was a smooth process. The staff were very friendly and had helpful city advice. The shower facilities were excellent. One of the best hostels that we have stayed... More

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Birmingham
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38 reviews 38 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Although certainly the cheapest of all our hostel experiences we still had a distinct feeling that we had not got much/any value for our money. It was actually an average hostel with above average prices and thus I have given it a poor rating: Points to consider... --> One double = Two singles pushed together, --> My partners bed creaked... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

A bit basic hostel though still OK for a short stay. No towels and very basic breakfast offer however there are some shops & fast food proviers just around the corner. Public transport in the near.

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Address: Barbarossaplatz 1, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Region: Germany > North Rhine-Westphalia > Cologne > Neustadt-Süd
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Ranked #10 of 42 Speciality lodging in Cologne
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