Offering a quiet location in Jena city center, this hostel is located just 3117 feet from the historic Botanical Gardens. Hostel Jena features a shared fully equipped kitchen and modern rooms and dormitories. All rooms at Hostel Jena are wheelchair accessible and feature colorful murals. Bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can go out to one of the restaurants and cafes located along the Wagnergasse Street, just 919 feet away. The Saale Cycle Path runs directly past the hostel, and Jena Town Hall is 3117 feet away. It is 1.2 mi to Jena Saalbahnhof Train Station, and free on-site parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
3 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
or
5 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aura
    Germany Germany
    Nice staff, very clean facilities and excellent location.
  • 堀内
    Japan Japan
    Always clean, but depends on the other guests. This time, the guests were all very nice and well-mannered, so I had a very comfortable stay. Best of all, it's cheap for a nice property.
  • Manuel
    Germany Germany
    Stayed here for a workshop and the Hostel was perfect for a couple of days. I didn't spend much time here as the workshop took most of the day but the bed was comfortable and the bathroom/showers were clean and roomy. The staff was also friendly...
  • Samanta
    Germany Germany
    The linens were very nice and clean, the beds had wooden frames, the view out my window was gorgeous. The location is great, the city centre is a 10-minute walk away. The reception staff is very nice and friendly. The facilities were moderately...
  • Jeffrey
    Greece Greece
    Very simple but complete hostel with everything you need for a peaceful and enjoyable stay in Jena
  • Javier
    Germany Germany
    A very complete breakfast available with eggs, different kinds of ham, cheese, vegetables, fruits, cereal, juice and much more. Rooms were clean as I arrived with enough desk space to work on my laptop. Quiet neighbourhood on a 15~ minute walk...
  • Javier
    Germany Germany
    Clean room and bathrooms. Had a bigger room than expected. Quiet and cozy. Staff gladly accepted that I checked in and out off hours.
  • Grace
    Germany Germany
    Really clean room with a beautiful view. Also very convenient location in Jena. I would definitely stay there again.
  • Iason
    Greece Greece
    The location was optimal. Also the view from the view is probably one of the best in Jena. The mattresses are super comfortable. Breakfast was ok. Staff were very friendly and ambience was really nice.
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    Convenient location, not far from center. Plus there are nice, nature walks around.

Area info

Amenities of Hostel Jena
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
Hostel Jena takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving outside the official check in time are kindly asked to contact the property in advance in order to arrange the arrival. The hostel is not staffed 24 hours.

Please note that bed linen is included in the Single Room, as well as in the Double or Twin Room. Guests staying in another room category can rent bed linen for EUR 4 or bring their own.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about Hostel Jena

  • Hostel Jena is 1,800 feet from the center of Jena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hostel Jena may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hostel Jena is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hostel Jena offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
  • Guests staying at Hostel Jena can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet