Best Student Accommodation in Cologne, Germany

Cologne has a plethora of higher education institutions. Casita offers you student accommodation in Cologne that are within a short distance to the most notable universities in the city: 

University of Cologne

• Over 310 student accommodation options in Cologne within a short walk/car ride from the university.

• Weyertal subway station is a five-minute walking distance from the university. The wiso-Fakultät bus stop is only a four-minute walking distance from the university and Hildegardis-Krankenhaus bus stop is a three-minute walk. 

• Nearby places of interest: Atomwaffendenkmal, Hiroshima-Nagasaki Park, and GeoMuseum. 

Technical University of Cologne

• Over 310 student accommodation options in Cologne within a short walk/car ride from the university.

• Köln Frankfurter Straße subway station is an 11-minute car ride from the university. Severinskirche bus stop is only a five-minute walking distance from the university and Ubierring bus stop is a one-minute walk. 

• Nearby places of interest: Cologne Chocolate Museum, Spotterpunkt Flughafen Köln Bonn, and Friedens Park. 

Hochschule Fresenius, Cologne Campus

• Over 310 student accommodation options in Cologne within a short walk/car ride from the university.

• Cologne Central Station is a five-minute car ride from the university. Köln Unter Sachsenhausen bus stop is only a 13-minute walking distance from the university and Köln Krefelder Wall bus stop is also a 13-minute walk.

• Nearby places of interest: Cologne Cathedral, Museum Ludwig, and Roman-Germanic Museum. 

Is Cologne a good place to live?

Cologne is a fantastic city to live in. It is a joyful and diverse place to be. It has many renowned higher-education institutions, a collection of museums, and great outdoor spaces. It’s increasingly becoming a popular destination among international students and expats. All in all, Cologne is a great choice for students or relocators. 

Is Cologne expensive to live in?

Cologne has a moderate cost of living, it’s neither too expensive nor too cheap, yet it is very affordable to live in. It has a lower cost of living compared to other big cities in Germany. Groceries in Cologne cost from €0.83 to €7.48, and dinner in a restaurant would cost you around €9.00. It is safe to say that it’s one of the best places for students on a budget.

Is Cologne a safe city?

Cologne is considered one of the safest cities in Germany. It has a very low crime rate, making it safe for international students. However, it is recommended to stay away from the outskirts of the city because they are less safe. 

There are a lot of fun things to do and great places to visit while in Cologne. You cannot miss visiting Gross St. Martin or KölnTriangle. Other interesting locations to visit are Koelner Zoo, NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne, Hohenzollern Bridge, Botanical Gardens Flora, Historic Old Town, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, and Heumarkt. 

Getting around Cologne is quite easy with the variety of transportation links available in the city. Transportation methods include the bus, the subway, and the railway. It has 70 lines, 380 trams, and 320 buses. Subway and bus stations are everywhere around the city and are very well-developed, you can always count on them to get to your destination. Ticket fares cost €2.50 per single short distance ride. Students get free tickets on showing their Student ID. The city is easily accessible via the Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN). 

Casita offers student accommodation not only in Cologne but also across Germany. Below is nearby student accommodation:

Bonn and Dusseldorf.