Gerry's Backpacker
8.0
Excellent(195 reviews)
Byk-Gulden-Straße 33, 78467 Konstanz, Germany
+49 7531 67676
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Hotel Description
Gerry's Backpacker, located at Byk-Gulden-Straße 33, 78467 Konstanz, Germany, is a modest and welcoming hostel offering an affordable and comfortable stay in a picturesque part of Konstanz. Situated on a tree-lined street, this humble establishment is just a 10-minute walk from the Konstanz train station, making it easily accessible for guests arriving by train. For outdoor enthusiasts, the hostel is located only 6 km from the scenic biking trail around Lake Constance, ideal for those who enjoy cycling while taking in beautiful natural surroundings.
The hostel's design is straightforward yet inviting, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere perfect for travelers looking for a casual and budget-friendly accommodation. Gerry’s Backpacker offers dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds that can sleep up to five guests, ensuring both comfort and affordability. For those seeking more privacy, private rooms are also available, giving guests the flexibility to choose accommodations that best suit their needs. The shared bathrooms provide a communal and convenient setup for guests staying in the dormitories.
In addition to its cozy rooms, Gerry's Backpacker offers a variety of amenities that make the stay more enjoyable. The hostel features a welcoming lounge area, perfect for relaxing and socializing with fellow travelers. Guests can also make use of the shared kitchen, ideal for preparing their own meals, as well as the beautiful garden and terrace, which offer a peaceful outdoor space for unwinding or enjoying a BBQ. The hostel also offers bike and motorbike storage, catering to guests who are exploring the area on two wheels.
For groups, a breakfast buffet is available for an additional fee, providing a convenient and satisfying start to the day. While Gerry’s Backpacker does not have a fitness center, spa, or other high-end amenities, it makes up for this with its laid-back atmosphere and affordable pricing, making it a great choice for budget-conscious travelers who value simplicity and comfort.
The hostel’s location also makes it an excellent base for exploring the area’s top attractions. Guests can easily reach the beautiful Mainau Island, just 12 minutes away, or visit the historic Reichenau Island, a 9-minute drive from the hostel. For families, the SEA LIFE Konstanz, only 12 minutes away, is a popular choice with exhibits showcasing a variety of sea creatures. History buffs will appreciate the Pile Dwelling Museum, a 47-minute journey from the hostel, where they can explore a reconstruction of a Stone Age village.
For those flying into the area, Gerry’s Backpacker is well connected to airports, with Friedrichshafen Airport just 1 hour and 12 minutes away by taxi and Memmingen Airport reachable in about 2 hours and 13 minutes. For local transport, the Konstanz Hafen is a 10-minute taxi ride, or a 1-hour walk.
Whether you're visiting for a short stay or an extended trip, Gerry’s Backpacker offers a comfortable, affordable, and friendly place to rest your head while exploring the beautiful Lake Constance region. We invite you to experience the warm, welcoming atmosphere at Gerry's Backpacker, where we make every guest feel at home.
The hostel's design is straightforward yet inviting, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere perfect for travelers looking for a casual and budget-friendly accommodation. Gerry’s Backpacker offers dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds that can sleep up to five guests, ensuring both comfort and affordability. For those seeking more privacy, private rooms are also available, giving guests the flexibility to choose accommodations that best suit their needs. The shared bathrooms provide a communal and convenient setup for guests staying in the dormitories.
In addition to its cozy rooms, Gerry's Backpacker offers a variety of amenities that make the stay more enjoyable. The hostel features a welcoming lounge area, perfect for relaxing and socializing with fellow travelers. Guests can also make use of the shared kitchen, ideal for preparing their own meals, as well as the beautiful garden and terrace, which offer a peaceful outdoor space for unwinding or enjoying a BBQ. The hostel also offers bike and motorbike storage, catering to guests who are exploring the area on two wheels.
For groups, a breakfast buffet is available for an additional fee, providing a convenient and satisfying start to the day. While Gerry’s Backpacker does not have a fitness center, spa, or other high-end amenities, it makes up for this with its laid-back atmosphere and affordable pricing, making it a great choice for budget-conscious travelers who value simplicity and comfort.
The hostel’s location also makes it an excellent base for exploring the area’s top attractions. Guests can easily reach the beautiful Mainau Island, just 12 minutes away, or visit the historic Reichenau Island, a 9-minute drive from the hostel. For families, the SEA LIFE Konstanz, only 12 minutes away, is a popular choice with exhibits showcasing a variety of sea creatures. History buffs will appreciate the Pile Dwelling Museum, a 47-minute journey from the hostel, where they can explore a reconstruction of a Stone Age village.
For those flying into the area, Gerry’s Backpacker is well connected to airports, with Friedrichshafen Airport just 1 hour and 12 minutes away by taxi and Memmingen Airport reachable in about 2 hours and 13 minutes. For local transport, the Konstanz Hafen is a 10-minute taxi ride, or a 1-hour walk.
Whether you're visiting for a short stay or an extended trip, Gerry’s Backpacker offers a comfortable, affordable, and friendly place to rest your head while exploring the beautiful Lake Constance region. We invite you to experience the warm, welcoming atmosphere at Gerry's Backpacker, where we make every guest feel at home.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located just a 10-minute walk from Konstanz train station
2. Affordable dorms with bunk beds sleeping up to five guests
3. Private rooms available for added comfort and privacy
4. Cozy lounge and shared kitchen for guests to relax and prepare meals
5. Beautiful garden and terrace with BBQ facilities
6. Bike and motorbike storage available for guests exploring the area
7. Pet-friendly and kid-friendly accommodations
8. Breakfast buffet available for groups for a fee
9. Close to top attractions like Mainau Island and Reichenau Island
10. Convenient access to public transport and airports
7.4 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Mainau
12 min
Reichenau Island9 min
Pile Dwelling Museum47 min
Meersburg Castle50 min
SEA LIFE Konstanz12 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Location rating | 7.4 |
| Nearest airport | Friedrichshafen Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 12 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Nov 29
Check-out: Sat, Nov 30
$89
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$536
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Location
Byk-Gulden-Straße 33, 78467 Konstanz, Germany
Airports:
Memmingen Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 13 min
Transit: 3 hr 54 min
Friedrichshafen Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 12 min
Transit: 1 hr 51 min
Transit:
Konstanz Hafen
Taxi: 10 min
Walking: 1 hr 5 min
Konstanz Petershausen
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 40 min
Konstanz
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Walking: 1 hr 5 min
Konstanz-Wollmatingen
Walking: 11 min
Kreuzlingen
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Walking: 1 hr 10 min
Nearby locations
7.4
Very Good Location
On a tree-lined street, this humble hostel is a 10-minute walk from the train station and 6 km from the biking trail around Lake Constance.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
Pet-friendly
Parking & transportation
Parking
Food & drink
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.5
72 reviews
Wonderful
51
Excellent
7
Good
3
Below Average
3
Not Good
8
Sabrina Vivian Groh
5/5
After a quick call and description of our situation and after the specified check-in time. We were warmly welcomed into Gerry’s backpacking accommodation.We had misplaced our key to our actual accommodation and could no longer get into it. There were four of us and we only had what we carried with us during the day.Gerry looked after us very carefully. He also gave us towels for a shower in a room to lock up. It was cozy, warm and quiet in the house. We slept very well! It is a backpacker accommodation that was clean with a kitchen, a small backyard and with photos from all over the world. Which wonderfully showcased Gerry's love of travel and cosmopolitanism.Thank you for the great welcome and warm hospitality.
Bernhard Elmers
2/5
An ideal overnight stay for bikers in transit. Christine, the housekeeper, strives to fulfill every wish of the guests. The rooms are furnished like in a youth hostel and are completely sufficient. If you stay longer, you can quickly get into the city by bike.
Arnaud Bries
5/5
Great place, very welcoming :)
Antonio Specchia
3/5
Lovely people!
Rooms good enough
Great deal quality/price
Room 3
Service 5
Location4
Phil Ni
5/5
Very family-friendly run company.Warm welcome and met nice people. Learned lots of new travel ideas from all over the world.I had a lovely 2 days and would highly recommend it.🚵♀️☘️Always happy☘️🚵♀️5⭐️Greetings The Globetrotter
Rob de Boer
1/5
Hello GerryI have to respond to your answer againAccording to your employee, you put this water bottle in the kitchen without mentioning that there was chlorine or a cleaning agent in it.It's pretty bold that I should have drunk it too.You don't come up with an excuse but instead pass it on to your employees. Very shabby.It seems to me that you lack the insight to take responsibility for your own misconduct. If a hotel or hostel contaminates food and there is no apology from management, in my opinion there is no improvement in sightHere it would be a case for the trade supervisory office or the health department to pay a visit to your house.You probably have multiple hygiene plans for the kitchen, toilets and beds.And yes - I will not visit your house again.Best regardsRob de Boer
jay müller
5/5
As always, good service and, above all, a family atmosphere
JohnnyB
4/5
I stayed at Gerry's for 2 nights and had probably the smallest room with a bunk bed - but all to myself. Of course it's all a bit simple, but clean (including the shared bathroom) and for me it served its purpose. Overall, everything at Gerry's is somehow original. Christine, the "housekeeper", is super nice and tries very hard to make the guests as pleasant as possible. And Gerry himself is also nice, but also very communicative. But if you point out that you first need a little rest, a coffee and no stressful topics, he accepts that too. I liked it :-)
Karl Heinz Hofmeister
1/5
Except for the very nice receptionist, it's a shame to stay overnight.I travel a lot and I think I can make a really bad judgment.I certainly won’t forget Diesel Hostel. In addition, the water should be enjoyed with caution. (Chlorine)
Jojo S.
1/5
Beware of bed bugs!!!We stayed as a group of five people in Gerry’s Backpacker Hostel (7 bed rooms/Asian room) in September 2023. We were warmly welcomed here and the hostel was well located for our bike tour around Lake Constance.However, we all had a lot of stitches after this visit. After research and pharmacy visits, we came to the conclusion that everyone was bitten by bed bugs.We're not writing the review until a week later because we're still very tormented by the bed bug bites and the itching. Sometimes we had over 100 bites spread over the body.The owner was informed by telephone.With this review we want to once again point out the urgency of the topic.
Max Mustermann
1/5
Ragged
konstantin brakowski
5/5
Interesting and cozy.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
brook lyn
1/5
One of my worst hostel experiences. No recommendation from me.Addendum: How nice that negative reviews are not well received by you and are immediately labeled as fake. I visited this hostel and I have to stand my ground. The stay was a disaster.
Das Böhse
5/5
The themed rooms are designed with attention to detail. We could actually have left the car parked for 13 days, as the bus, train and shopping opportunities are nearby.On New Year's Eve we were able to celebrate with Gerry and Christine for a very fair price.If you can relate to the term backpacker, you've come to the right place.Our conclusion: we will definitely come back.
Bijan Banaey
5/5
Very good service, very clean stay. Amazing location and convenient that they offer scooter rentals as well. Highly recommend
Der Hahn Glücklich
4/5
After a quick call, I was given a room spontaneously and easily.The lady's reception was friendly and accommodating. The following morning I was bid farewell with coffee and pleasant words.* I will definitely visit you on a Wednesday evening.See you then... 😉
Kenton Cocker
5/5
A comfortable bed in which you could sleep well. But what makes this place special are the people who live in it. You feel at home here. I was welcomed into the community with cake, wine and evening conversations. My coffee with Gerry in the morning was a very stimulating conversation. A great start in Konstanz, where I started friendships that will hopefully last in my new life. I'll definitely come back...even if it's just to say hello.
Elias Föttinger
5/5
Super friendly location, warm, humane, always happy 😃. See you soon Gerry!!!
Vanessa K
1/5
The lady at reception was very nice and tried to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The rooms and facilities were sufficient for one night. Unfortunately, we too are now plagued by bed bug bites, like our entire group of 7 people - disgusting and unpleasant!!!Unfortunately, I couldn't get through my calls to Gerrys. Now I hope that our reviews will be taken seriously and the problem will be addressed. You can't expect that from anyone!!!
2506Valerie
1/5
Unfortunately not recommended, even if the lady at reception was very nice and helpful. We got the 7-bed room and now, a week later, we are all suffering from bed bug bites all over our bodies. For this reason, one of our group currently has to take antibiotics and is on sick leave. Everyone else can't sleep at night because of the itching. It was definitely not worth the money and due to the physical impact we would cancel this overnight stay in a heartbeat if possible. We would have liked to report this back directly, but unfortunately we couldn't get through by phone. We hope that this review will do something about it and that we can continue to protect guests from this suffering.