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title: "Maternushaus vs Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG: which hotel is better?"
description: "Maternushaus or Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG in Cologne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Maternushaus vs Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG

Both are in Cologne, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Innenstadt
## [Maternushaus](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/maternushaus-cologne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1828708/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Innenstadt
## [Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/station-hostel-gmbh-co-kg-cologne/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2132477/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 310 m apart.

### Choose Maternushaus if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.9)

### Why is Maternushaus better than Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.9) (+0.9)

### Why is Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG better than Maternushaus?

1.  310 m closer to public transport (−310 m)
2.  More guest reviews (722 vs 84), so the rating is more reliable (×8.6)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Maternushaus | Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.9) | 7.9 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.8  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 10.0  (+1.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.8) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.9) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 84 | 722  (+638) |
| Google rating | 4.4/5  (+0.7) | 3.7/5 |
| Google reviews | 1,704  (+258) | 1,446 |
| Rank in Cologne | top 13%  (+77%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.8  (+0.6) |
| Distance to Innenstadt centre | 910 m | 680 m  (−230 m) |
| To public transport | 360 m | 50 m  (−310 m) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 370 m | 240 m  (−130 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 10 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 50 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 14  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/station-hostel-gmbh-co-kg-cologne/prices/)

## Location

310 m apart

Maternushaus: city centre: 740 m, nearest station DB Fernverkehr-Dienststelle Köln/ Gleis 1: 360 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG: city centre: 510 m, nearest station DB Fernverkehr-Dienststelle Köln/ Gleis 1: 50 m, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Cologne

[Cologne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/germany/north-rhine-westphalia/koeln/weather)

## Maternushaus or Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG: common questions

### Which is better, Maternushaus or Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG?

Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Maternushaus is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Maternushaus or Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG is closer: 680 m from the centre, against 910 m for Maternushaus.

### How far apart are Maternushaus and Station Hostel GmbH & Co. KG?

The two hotels are 310 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/maternushaus-cologne-vs-station-hostel-gmbh-co-kg-cologne/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/