An arcade/game 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.
Located in Aachen-Mitte, a neighborhood in Aachen, a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel is near a train station. Mergelhof Golf and Mergelhof Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aachener Zoo and Drielandenpunt. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at New Tivoli Stadium or Parkstad Limburg Stadium. Visit our Aachen travel guide
Consider a stay at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel and take advantage of an arcade/game room, a library, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
A water dispenser, bicycle parking, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in GreenSign Hotel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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 elevator
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 organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
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 15
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 21 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 5.95 for children
Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 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 2026/3/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel on 2026/3/22 start from NT$1,345, excluding 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?
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 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof - Hostel Reviews
7.6
Good
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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.
Staffs are really kind and friendly. Room and bed was clean. And perfect access to the railway station.
Atsumi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kenda
2024/7/7
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.
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.
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.
Yeongjun
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shaun
2025/9/20
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Best for train travellers
Shaun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Hans
2022/8/9
Liked: Staff & service
Basic stayover hostel facility near the central station of Aachen. Okay for a quick city visit.
Hans
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Desiree
2023/12/29
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was really nice and the reception also, low parkingspots. Cheap parking on a 4 min walk.
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.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Khaled
2023/4/6
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very poor choice unfortunately. Good I only needed one night in Aachen. Never again here.
Khaled
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Marcello
2023/6/7
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.
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.
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
Mourad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Selim
2025/12/1
Zimmer und sozial Räume waren minimalisteisch
Selim
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Max Jakob
2025/11/16
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.
Max Jakob
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Anne
2025/11/13
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O hostel é bem organizado, a equipe muito disponível e prestativa. O único problema para mim foi o cafe da manhã pois o valor é alto para pouquíssimas opções.
Les images sont beaucoup trop enthousiastes par rapport à la réalité. Chambres pas propres, mauvaise odeur dans les couloirs, tous les lits n’étaient pas faits,… Je n’y retournerai plus.