DJH Hostel Heidelberg International
8.0
Excellent(1197 reviews)
Tiergartenstraße 5, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
+49 6221 651190
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Hotel Description
DJH Hostel Heidelberg International is an inviting and laid-back accommodation nestled between the Neckar River and the prestigious Heidelberg University campus. Located at Tiergartenstraße 5, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany, this hostel is perfectly situated in a vibrant area that offers easy access to local attractions and lively spots. Just a 4-minute walk from the Heidelberg Zoo and a short 6 km distance from the iconic Heidelberg Castle, guests can explore the city's cultural and historical sites with ease. The hostel provides a cozy and informal atmosphere with simple, streamlined dorms featuring free Wi-Fi, creating an ideal base for travelers seeking affordability and convenience. Private rooms are also available, catering to those desiring extra privacy. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning, ensuring guests start their day on the right note. Guests can relax in the casual buffet restaurant or unwind at the cozy cafe/bar, perfect for casual dining or a refreshing drink after a day of sightseeing. For those who enjoy outdoor relaxation, the hostel boasts a sundeck, offering guests a chance to unwind and enjoy the fresh air. Families will appreciate the dedicated kids' play area, while cyclists can take advantage of the hostel's facilities, including storage, a maintenance area, and a drying room. The hostel is pet-friendly, allowing travelers to bring along their furry companions. The property is also conveniently located within walking distance of several public transportation options, making it easy for guests to explore the broader region. Notably, Stuttgart and Frankfurt airports are easily accessible by taxi or transit, with travel times of approximately 1 hour and 1.5 hours, respectively. While there is no air-conditioning in the rooms, the hostel offers a relaxed, open atmosphere, and linens are provided for a comfortable stay. Although the property does not have a fitness center, spa, pools, or hot tubs, it is an excellent choice for budget-conscious travelers seeking a friendly, convenient, and pet-welcoming destination. With its combination of affordable amenities, excellent location, and family-friendly environment, DJH Hostel Heidelberg International provides a warm invitation for visitors to experience the charm of Heidelberg and its surroundings.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Only a 4-minute walk to Heidelberg Zoo
2. Complimentary breakfast served each morning
3. Pet-friendly hostel for travelers with pets
4. Sundeck for outdoor relaxation and enjoyment
5. Kids' play area for family-friendly activities
6. Free Wi-Fi in dorms and private rooms
7. Casual buffet restaurant and cozy cafe/bar
8. Cyclist-friendly facilities including storage and maintenance area
9. Proximity to popular cultural attractions like Heidelberg Castle and Old Bridge
10. Convenient public transportation access, including easy access to airports
7.2 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Heidelberg Castle
19 min
Old Bridge Heidelberg11 min
Heidelberg Zoo4 min
Heiliggeistkirche15 min
Kurpfälzisches Museum11 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Location rating | 7.2 |
| Nearest airport | Stuttgart Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 35 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sun, Dec 01
Check-out: Mon, Dec 02
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Location
Tiergartenstraße 5, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Airports:
Stuttgart Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 35 min
Transit: 2 hr 8 min
Frankfurt Airport
Taxi: 1 hr
Transit: 1 hr 56 min
Transit:
Seegarten
Taxi: 11 min
Walking: 46 min
HD-Weststadt/Südstadt
Taxi: 11 min
Walking: 53 min
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
Taxi: 16 min
Walking: 1 hr 18 min
Heidelberg
Taxi: 10 min
Walking: 34 min
Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen
Taxi: 11 min
Walking: 56 min
Nearby locations
7.2
Very Good Location
Neuenheim
Lively area with Heidelberg University, rustic German pubs & ExploHeidelberg’s interactive exhibits.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
Pet-friendly
Parking & transportation
Parking
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
6.9
274 reviews
Wonderful
104
Excellent
56
Good
32
Below Average
23
Not Good
59
A. Abbas
3/5
There were some small spiders. The breakfast is very good. The location is good as well. Some staff were helpful, and others were just weird.
Room 3
Service 4
Location4
Lia Ne
4/5
Clean rooms, varied, decent food.
christina graf
2/5
Modern construction but compared to other youth hostels Heidelberg clearly falls short, the house disappointed us. The furnishings - especially the common areas - seem careless and cold, uninviting. We've gotten to know breakfast much better in other houses, the coffee was terrible (soluble). We will not vote for her again.
Alexander Graf
3/5
Not easy to find such bad coffee these days . Breakfast is at bottom of DJH scales.
Friendly people, however.
Room 3
Service 4
Location2
Mel Anie
1/5
Be careful when booking via Booking.com!! Supposedly cheap prices are allegedly offered including taxes and fees. However, you have to take out an annual membership on site for 22.50 euros. The supposedly cheap room quickly becomes 30% more expensive.
Gabriel Teutsch
1/5
-Deduct money from my credit card for services that were not provided.-When I asked, I could not be given any information as to how the amount debited came about.Edit 10/12/24: Are you threatening the police? What should they do in a private law case other than nothing?You could simply clarify this if you sent me the booking confirmation on which the debit is based, as requested by email yesterday.
Greldor “Morgenrot”
3/5
Location top - recommended for visitors to the zoo and the clinic because of the location as well as for sports groups and youth groupsRecommendation for young people (youth hostel)We had better experiences at another DJH as a family with a small child. We are aware that it is a "youth hostel". The experience may be better with older children. The family room only deserved the name because it had 2 double bunk beds.In our opinion, the “family” aspect and needs were given little consideration in this DJH see “Rooms”.- Beds uncomfortable- Room colorless, transparent curtains+ Games room fine+ strict nighttime rest, very quiet around 11 p.m+ Breakfast buffet and food+ Location to the zoo and clinic+ the friendly staffBecause of the location near the zoo, we would come back, but since we value a good night's sleep, it would be welcome if the family room concept (possibly a double or single room) were equipped differently than the rooms for large booking groups.
Clausi Stein
5/5
Tip top
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Dib
5/5
Apart from the fact that I like to stay in youth hostels anyway, I can highly recommend the Heidelberg ones.When the weather is nice, you can sit on the sunny terrace for breakfast and look into the elephant enclosure. The breakfast is appetizing and plentiful with everything you could wish for. The youth hostel tea also tasted much better than Dr. Hirschhausen is something to consider.I slept in four different rooms because I always extended at short notice. The rooms in the new building were smaller, but quieter.Overall, the youth hostel is highly recommended, from the service at the reception to the pillows :-)There are a lot of vending machines on the ground floor that provide drinks and snacks and are always well stocked.The most important thing for me was the direct proximity to the children's clinic, the youth hostel is great.
Natascha Baude
2/5
Unfortunately, the rooms were dirty and disgusting (boogers on the pillows, leftover chips in the bed, hair in the shower, toothpaste leftovers on the tap,...). The breakfast was good.
Bertram Schaub
4/5
Very nice youth hostel. However, for me, not having a working WiFi in the room is a knockout criterion. With a few rooters this could be fixed without much effort. At the very least, you should also clearly communicate that there is only working WiFi in the common areas.
Dennis Herbst
2/5
Unfortunately the rooms were not clean. There were lots of little dead mosquitoes lying around and a few stains in the bathroom. In addition, our toilet flusher was broken, but it was repaired on the second day. You should also bring your own soap as none of the rooms have any.With the outside temperature at 29 degrees, it was very warm on the fourth floor. There is only a small window facing the inner courtyard, but not much air comes in. It would be great if you could rent a fan for a fee.There are two stars for the friendly staff and the food!
Rico Biedermann
5/5
We, the teachers and the students, really enjoyed our stay at the Heidelberg Youth Hostel.All concerns were dealt with immediately and to our complete satisfaction. The staff on site is extremely friendly. The organization and the hostel is one of the best I've ever been to.We will always come back.Ms. Kienscherff-Rode is also particularly service-oriented. The consultation with her in advance was excellent. She responds specifically to individual requests. All in all it was a very nice stay there.
GD Versus
1/5
No kong strong
THEGAMERCOM
1/5
Rooms are very dirty
Room 1
Service 1
Location1
Anton B.
5/5
**Great stay in Heidelberg!**Our stay at the DJH Youth Hostel Heidelberg International was great! 😊Price/performance perfect 👍The 2-bed room was clean and ok, the staff was always friendly and helpful.Thank you 🙏the night receptionist for all the patience and animation of the children. Challenge after challenge followed 😉. The location is perfect for exploring Heidelberg. A special highlight was the nearby zoo 🦁, which we really enjoyed. Easily accessible from the youth hostel via a separate entrance.The breakfast was delicious and rich 🥐. Overall, a great experience – we’d love to come back! 🌟Thanks
Nicole M.
2/5
We stayed as a family of 3 people in the youth hostel for one night. The room was dirty, there was mold in the shower. The bathroom floor was dirty and there was hair everywhere. The outside of the ceiling lamp in the room was covered in countless tiny dead flies clinging to it. That's just disgusting. We definitely don't expect a 4 star hotel, but it should be clean. We know things to be significantly different from other youth hostels. We cannot recommend this youth hostel.
Anna Kalinski
4/5
Modern, well-equipped youth hostel in a convenient location (bus runs every 10 minutes, tickets can be bought at the youth hostel). The service is friendly, fast and customer-oriented.The quality of the food is great, but not very varied. There is still room for improvement when it comes to the cleanliness of the rooms.Thank you for a few relaxing days!
Sven Arnemann
4/5
Modern, spacious building for around 200 guests. Large lobby with attached coffee bar. Quiet location at the back of the Heidelberg Zoo. Good bus connections also thanks to surrounding hospitals. Getting parking is a problem on busy days. Late arrivals are also possible.
Gerrit Stapper
2/5
Change of room due to dirty toilet and wasp nest. New room also dirty, with crumbs, stains in the bed, etc. Rooms too hot, no air conditioning. Due to the condition of the rooms, the stay was cut short (shortened by one night). Dinner had very little choice (one type of fish, one type of sauce, potatoes, cauliflower). Breakfast was varied and delicious.Reception was very friendly and did everything possible. Definitely not recommended due to hygiene concerns.