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Lotte - The Backpackers, hotel in Heidelberg

Just 300 metres from the historic Heidelberg Castle, this trendy hostel is centrally located in the Old Town. It offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi access throughout.

İt was very good. Near castle. Very clean and cheap. You can coffe and tea milk cereal all day. They made many rules in hostel. They are working very well. When you arrived. I met a woman in reception. She was so kind and smiling always. Thanks for your hosting.🥰🙏🙏
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
1,805 reviews
Price from
£73.14
1 night, 2 adults
Steffis Hostel Heidelberg, hotel in Heidelberg

Situated in Heidelberg and with Central Station Heidelberg reachable within 400 metres, Steffis Hostel Heidelberg features a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the...

1. The location is convenient, being close to the FlixBus station and Heidelberg train station. 2. The room was clean. 3. The kitchen was fully equipped. 4. Although the female cleaning staff didn’t speak English, she kindly tried to assist me when I couldn’t reach the staff, and I really appreciate her help.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,068 reviews
Price from
£80.24
1 night, 2 adults
Jugendherberge Heidelberg International, hotel in Heidelberg

Situated directly on the banks of the Neckar River, this hostel in Heidelberg offers a 24-hour front desk, a sun terrace and a bar. Heidelberg Zoo is just 150 metres away.

breakfast
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
655 reviews
Price from
£102.40
1 night, 2 adults
Villa Bassermann, hotel in Heidelberg

Just steps away from the main railway station and the Schloss Schwetzingen castle, this 3-star hotel in Schwetzingen town centre offers modern accommodation and great links with the A6 motorway.

Location is top, really close to the castle, the gardens, supermarket, shops and restaurants, everything within a 5 min walk. Nice staff. Free parkinglot with a huge amount of spaces! Rooms are quite big, clean and with a small fridge inside. Breakfast is ok, a bit of everything, cereal, fruits, bread, cheese and more.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
313 reviews
Price from
£92.48
1 night, 2 adults
DJH Jugendherberge Mannheim International, hotel in Heidelberg

Only a 2-minute walk from the River Rhine, this hostel is conveniently located just 500 metres from Mannheim Central Train Station.

NICE GOOD AT CLEAN
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
212 reviews
Price from
£79.70
1 night, 2 adults
MA Zentrum Stadthaus Zimmer 6, hotel in Heidelberg

Ideally set in the centre of Mannheim, MA Zentrum Stadthaus Zimmer 6 offers free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
11 reviews
Price from
£42.19
1 night, 2 adults
Quadrate Hostel Mannheim Z4, hotel in Heidelberg

Well situated in the centre of Mannheim, Quadrate Hostel Mannheim Z4 offers free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

Everything really it is super
Scored 6.1
6.1
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
8 reviews
Price from
£45.71
1 night, 2 adults
Quadrate Hostel Mannheim Z1, hotel in Heidelberg

Well set in the centre of Mannheim, Quadrate Hostel Mannheim Z1 provides free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

Im general was ok. Very clean place. Kitchen almost full equiped and very nice indor garden. I didn't meet the staff but all the conversation were from Booking chat and they answered immediatelly.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
14 reviews
Price from
£35.16
1 night, 2 adults
Mannheim Innenstadt Hostel Zimmer 2 - Hostel Liudao, hotel in Heidelberg

Well set in the centre of Mannheim, Mannheim Innenstadt Hostel Zimmer 2 - Hostel Liudao provides free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

The location was in the center of mannheim thats it and it was cheap.
Scored 6.1
6.1
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
34 reviews
Price from
£47.97
1 night, 2 adults
BoardingHouse Sinsheim zentral am Burgplatz, hotel in Heidelberg

This accommodation in central Sinsheim provides free high-speed WiFi. BoardingHouse Sinsheim zentral am Burgplatz is 1.6 km from the Messe Sinsheim exhibition centre and 1.9 km from Rhein Neckar...

I liked the very responsive owner, the easy contactless check-in, the car park under the building, the room decoration, the kitchen and the big bed.I liked the convenient lift in the building and I appreciated I did not have to carry up my luggages.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
441 reviews
Price from
£96.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £80.24
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,068 reviews
    Positives: - great location near central train station - decent value considering it was high season - adequate cleanliness and facilities bearing in mind it is a hostel after all
    A
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,805 reviews
    Loved staying here. Super cute, cosy, clean. Very friendly staff. Amazing location, in the old town. No wonder it has got the title of best hostel in all of Germany from hostelworld several years.
    EllaB
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,805 reviews
    awesome hostel, great location, great facilities, great customer service :) I would love to come back here, Barbara was very friendly and helpful, highly recommend :)
    Andrea Nati Pérez
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,805 reviews
    Best hostel ever: staff, cleanliness, decoration, space, attention to details to make everything easy for the guests, you feel at home. Thanks.
    SYLVIE
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £95.44
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,653 reviews
    Great location, just few steps from the inner city. Safe parking, great breakfast.
    Ilkka
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,805 reviews
    This hostel is super homey and warm. The staff are very welcoming and make you feel comfortable. The shared space is perfect for meeting new people, the space is so comfortable with ambient lighting. And there’s helpful tips pinned around the hostel, also very inclusive and multicultural.
    Andrea
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £80.24
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,068 reviews
    The hostel is very close to the main train station. The staff was very friendly and had lots of good tips. The lockers in the dorm are fine, and if you need it, you can borrow a padlock (with a small deposit). Every bed in the dorm had a nightlight and an extra socket (except the 1 bunk bed in the 6-bed dorm).
    Thomas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60.53
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 640 reviews
    Great location in Heidelberg, close to the river and to the main street. The beds were confortable and the bathroom was clean. The staff was very friendly and the hostel also has a nice bar on the 1st floor.
    André
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £60.53
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 640 reviews
    Great location on the river. Right off the pedestrian shopping path. Great value for money in this city. Parking underground right beside hostel was safe and convenient. A little expensive though. Quiet at night. Super clean shared bathroom on 3rd floor.
    Gus
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,805 reviews
    EVERYTHING!!! I have never felt more safe and comfortable. the location was amazing, the staff are beautiful and so incredibly helpful. facilities were great with wifi, power plugs, tea/coffee, cereals and a incredibly homey living room. best hostel I have ever stayed at!!!
    Ebony
    Solo traveller

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