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a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel

Hostel in Aachen with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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An arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room ( 2Adults & 2Children)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin room for Single use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory | Bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory(Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Map
Hackländerstraße 5, Aachen, NW, 52064

What's nearby

  • RWTH Aachen University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Theater Aachen - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aachen Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aachen Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Aachen (XHJ-Aachen Central Rail Station) - 2 min walk
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Fabrik - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tajine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Ruza Kolpinghaus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Normaluhr Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Im alten Zollhaus Inh. David Pyras - ‬6 min walk

About this property

a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel

Hostel located in Aachen-Mitte
Consider a stay at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel and take advantage of an arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Bike parking, a TV in reception and free newspapers
  • A front desk safe, ATM/banking services and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • 20-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 14
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 14

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 14 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and from EUR 5.95 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 14 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 14 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

A O Aachen Hauptbahnhof Backpacker
A O Hauptbahnhof Backpacker
A&O Aachen
A&O Aachen Hauptbahnhof
A&O Aachen Hauptbahnhof Hostel Backpacker
A&O Hauptbahnhof Aachen
A&O Hauptbahnhof Hostel Backpacker
Aachen A&O
Aachen Hauptbahnhof
A&O Aachen Hauptbahnhof Hostel
A O Aachen Hauptbahnhof Hostel/Backpacker
A O Aachen Hauptbahnhof
a o Aachen Hauptbahnhof
a o Aachen Hauptbahnhof Hostel
a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Aachen
a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 14 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$78.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 14 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 14 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel located?

Located in Aachen-Mitte, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of RWTH Aachen University, Marschiertor and Theater Aachen. Suermondt Ludwig Museum and Elisenbrunnen are also within 15 minutes. Aachen (XHJ-Aachen Central Rail Station) and Aachen Central Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 484 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Best for train travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean and run very well. Location is good, but traffic is loud.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The four person room we had for our family was spacious and the bathroom was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

He

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great location, excellent value for money too. Staff were very helpful, rooms are basic but of a good standard and very clean. Hostel is perfect for a weekend trip to Aachen or for business.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are really kind and friendly. Room and bed was clean. And perfect access to the railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property a little noise
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hans

Liked: Staff & service
Basic stayover hostel facility near the central station of Aachen. Okay for a quick city visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was really nice and the reception also, low parkingspots. Cheap parking on a 4 min walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kenda

The hostel is in a great location, a few minutes walk to the train station and a 20 minutes walk to the Cathedral. We had a quad room which was pretty tight and room could use deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of the night at around 23:00 pm, till 4 am. Drilling for 5 hour for a door that cannot be opened!! For the rest their are peolpe asking for money in the neighborhood.
Drill door open.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phelan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value Vs quality ratio. Staff friendly and efficient. Room has all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic. I was looking for a reasonably priced hotel very near the train station and you can't beat the location of this property. I was warmly greeted by the staff, who even offered a nice hot cup of coffee. The reception area is large, comfortable, and was playing some great music. It's a fun atmosphere. My room was just what I needed, the floor was quiet, and the next day the staff kindly allowed us to store our bags for a few hours so we could explore the Christmas market before our train. I really enjoyed my stay and hope one day to have the chance to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kamer was goed, alleen de deken was erg klein

4/10 Poor

Khaled

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very poor choice unfortunately. Good I only needed one night in Aachen. Never again here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Yeongjun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
12€ for a bed in a 4-bed room is definitely one of the cheapest options you will find in Germany. Staff friendly and accommodating and location just a few steps from Aachen main station. Rest is up to luck of who you have to share your room with. My room was really smelly and the bathroom was quite dirty but I think that was due to the person I had to share my room with rather than the cleanliness of the hostel itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mourad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

So smelly, the mattress got a hole and so uncomfortable. The room was suffocating. I couldn’t stay 10min. I just abondes the room and booked another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Marcello

Liked: Staff & service
Slept very badly because of the train station nearby and the open window; if we would close the window it would get too hot. Bedsheets of previous guest were still on the bed, bed number didn't match my card (bed was taken). Room sanitary was good and clean, public sanitary was dirty and a lot wasn't working. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ramona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not sleep well, lots of noise. Especially friday evening loys of noise outside and also the train very much noise. Sorry was not able to rest in the night good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Max Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lage und Preis des Hotels sind top, allerdings ist es eben wegen der Lage am Bahnhof ziemlich laut. Gerade, weil es im Zimmer schnell recht warm wird und man unmöglich bei offenem Fenster schlafen kann ist das nicht optimal. Leider war auch das Badezimmer in keinem guten Zustand, insbesondere die Dusche. Insgesamt ist es für kurze Aufenthalte, gerade wenn man eher nicht so viel Zeit im Hotel verbringen möchte völlig okay. Insbesondere wenn man etwas Geld sparen möchte. Mehr aber auch nicht.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mein erstes Mal in einem Hostel, zuvor immer nur Hotels. Ich war angenehm überrascht. Gerne wieder
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles gut
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK til prisen

Det lignede ikke, at det blev gjort rent særlig ofte. Der var ingen ting såsom gardiner, der kunne lukke den øverste køje af, så hvis folk kom sent hjem, fik man lys lige i ansigtet. Det ligger tæt på banegården, hvilket er fedt. Til gengæld er vinduerne på ingen måde lydtætte, så man kan høre alle tog køre forbi og alle meddelelser over højtalerne på banegården igennem hele aftenen og morgenen. Lidt træls, men også rigtig billigt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Utrivelig rom

Negativt: Tristeste rommet jeg har sovet i noen gang. Grå vegger, mørkegrått tak, svarte lamper med gitter rundt, skarpt lys, tung lukt da kom inn i rommet, dårlig stemning. Selve hostellet var og ikke spesielt trivelig men kom om kvelden og dro tidlig morgenen etter. Ikke håndkler på rommet, kanskje vanlig på hostel, men kunne ha opplyst om det når reiser med barn og ikke er ungdomsbackpacker. Er mer vant til hotell men har bodd på hostel før uten å få dårlig inntrykk. Måtte gjøre nesten hele innsjekkingen selv, fylle inn pass osv, det er lite service etter en lang togreise som sikkert mange andre som bor der. Positivt: Veldig hyggelige vennlige ansatte i resepsjonen. Det var overraskende lite støy fra toget på en hverdagsnatt selv om rett v togstasjonen, sikkert pga ikke så mye tog kjører forbi Aachen om natta. Rent bad og ellers. Kort vei til toget. Men ikke et godt opphold for oss.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025