a&o Hostel Aachen Hauptbahnhof

Friendly staff, perfect location. Dormitory rooms are very small but not bad for a quick stay. However I couldn't have a breakfast there because I don't have a bank card yet, so anyone who is new in Germany and haven't yet get his german card would not be able to have their breakfast, you have go and search outside. Always expect to lose some food from the refrigerator in the kitchen, some travelers are food thieves.

Nice and friendly staff, interesting guests, had many great conversations. Keep in mind that the train station is extremely close. Hence, even if you are not sensitive to noise, bringing noise cancelling headphones. That really helps to sleep.

I had a wonderful experience staying at the a&o Hostel in Aachen Hauptbahnhof! The location is super convenient—right next to the train station, which made reaching the hostel really easy and convenient, especially since I had just arrived from India. The city center is also just a short walk away, making it a great base for exploring Aachen. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a pleasant stay. What really made my visit stand out, though, was the incredible service. The General Manager, Paula, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. She was so friendly, helpful, and professional—truly the perfect GM! You can tell she genuinely cares about guests and takes pride in the hostel. I will definitely stay here again the next time I need to stay at a hostel, and I would absolutely recommend this hostel to everyone coming to Aachen—especially international students. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a welcoming, well-run, and affordable place to stay!

As for cleaning there was no good cleaning, the room service never check any thing , I keep telling them please fill in soap , the towels is not clean and do on. I was not able to use guest kitchen since the staff on counter insisted I should pay a deposit if 20 euro even if I am not taking eat sets , in Stuttgart Leipzig and Düsseldorf there was no such a system kitchen is open for guests with no deposit except who wants kitchen sets. The price is very good.

Great price/quality! Sure the dorm rooms were a little small and it is a gamble on who stays in the room with you, BUT it's super cheap and located basicly on top of the hauptbahnhof. The staff was friendly, especially Paula was great and made me feel welcome :)

The front desk staff were super helpful and friendly. They helped us sort out the room and even kept our luggage for us at the last minute. We booked through Ctrip, and overall the hotel was great value for money. Plus, it’s just a short walk from the train station, which was really convenient.

The hotel has a great location, super close to the train station, and the staff were very friendly and helpful (they stored our luggage for free!). However, our room had a strong smell of smoke, possibly from the bathroom or window. Also, it was a bit noisy at night, which also made sleeping difficult.

Very polite and friendly staff, both reception/bar staff and housekeeping guys. Good location and not bad value. Great atmosphere in communal area and a bit of entertainment. Good size family room with private bathroom. Could do with Aircon or fans as was rather hot night...but would highly recommend..plus secure parking for a reasonable price..

This was my first ever hostel. I was traveling alone from Ramstein, Germany to Maastricht, Netherlands and decided to stop a Aachen, Germany to rest. I asked for a private room and it was awesome. Customer service here is awesome. I didn't have a converter to charge my phone and the front desk guy trusted to let me borrow his for the night. Wht a life saver! The building itself looks old on the inside, but its very clean. The room included a bed, that was actually two mattresses put together, but it worked. I tend to sleep on one side of the bed. The matresses were VERY comfty. As small as this room was, it had a desk, a nice mirror, a TV and a nice shower room. I would definitely stay here again for a night or two if i ever go back. Worth the money. The room goes pitch black when you turn everything off. Overall very comfortable. Oh! And convenient for those traveling by train. The train station is an 6 min walk from the Aachen Train Station and a short walk to the center of town!