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Black Sheep Hostel

Barbarossaplatz 1, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Black Sheep Hostel
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Birmingham
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 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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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2011

I met a friend who was also traveling through Germany for a weekend in Cologne. Black Sheep was inexpensive but covered all the basics: clean rooms and facilities, a nice breakfast, and a friendly staff. The hostel is situated in a good location with access to public transportation. Every room has a different theme, which is amusing. My only complaint... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2011

Nice little hostel, fairly close to the main touristy areas of Cologne. We had a private twin room which was quite big and roomy - the shared bathroom was immaculately clean and the common room was really comfy too. Best of all there was free (& reliable) internet access which seems to be quite hard to find in Germany! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2010

I spent a few days solo in Cologne to hit up the famed Christmas markets. The Black Sheep is a pretty great hostel as far as things go. It's located a little out of the centre of Cologne, but nothing is further than 20mins walk and there is the subway which stops across the road which is 4 stops away... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2009

While i was visiting Cologne i've stayed in Black Sheep Hostel. I had no problems with connecting with them by emails, got all needed info and was told how to get to the hostle from the airport. It's located near the center of Cologne (when i was leaving it, i even went on foot from hostel to the main railway... More

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This is not a place to stay if you are not a 'hostel person'. I really felt that I was staying in a fairly ordinary hostel at Black Sheep. There was nothing particularly wrong with it at all, it just wasn't particularly fantastic. On the plus side: Free pasta, breakfast (cereal and toast, tea and coffee) was provided, great location,... More

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Barbarossaplatz 1, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Price range (per night):* RM72

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