DJH Youth Hostel Torfhaus
7.8
Very Good(346 reviews)
Torfhaus 3, 38667 Altenau, Germany
+49 5320 242
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Hotel Description
Located in the heart of Harz National Park, DJH Youth Hostel Torfhaus offers guests a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience. Situated at Torfhaus 3, 38667 Altenau, Germany, the hostel is ideally placed within a mountain resort town renowned for its stunning hiking trails and winter sports facilities. A mere 4-minute walk from the Torfhaus bus stop and just 7 minutes from Skilift Grosser Torfhauslift Am Rinderkopf, the hostel enjoys easy access to public transport, making it an excellent base for exploring the surrounding region. The area is known for its scenic landscapes, offering guests the chance to experience both serene nature and adventurous outdoor activities. The hostel’s straightforward design embodies a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it the ideal choice for nature lovers and active travelers alike. Guests can enjoy cozy, no-frills dormitory rooms, many equipped with bunk beds, and private rooms that offer en suite facilities for added comfort and privacy. The rooms are designed to ensure a relaxing stay, with all essential amenities provided, including linens and shared or private bathrooms depending on room selection. The hostel also features a communal lounge complete with a fireplace, ideal for unwinding after a long day of exploration. A BBQ area and a game room are available for socializing, while a meeting and music rehearsal space offer unique amenities for group activities. For those who enjoy outdoor adventures, the hostel provides bike storage, repair facilities, and a drying room for wet clothing. Guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and a hearty breakfast buffet is served daily. The surrounding area offers a wealth of activities, with Harz National Park just 2 minutes away by car, and the famous Brocken peak accessible within a 50-minute drive. The region also boasts several historic sites, including Wernigerode Castle and the Wurmberg mountain, which provides excellent skiing and mountain biking opportunities. A range of local dining options are also available, such as Bavaria Alm Torfhaus and Wienerwald Torfhaus, both just a short taxi ride away. The hotel's proximity to public transport makes it easy to explore the region, with Hannover Airport located about 1 hour and 34 minutes by taxi. DJH Youth Hostel Torfhaus is the perfect destination for guests looking to experience the beauty of the Harz Mountains while enjoying comfortable, affordable accommodation.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located in Harz National Park, offering easy access to hiking and skiing trails.
2. Close to Skilift Grosser Torfhauslift and Torfhaus bus stop, providing convenient transportation options.
3. Cozy dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms and private rooms with en suite facilities.
4. Communal lounge with a fireplace, BBQ area, and game room for socializing and relaxation.
5. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, ensuring guests stay connected.
6. Breakfast buffet served daily, providing a hearty start to the day.
7. Bike storage and repair facilities available for outdoor enthusiasts.
8. Sauna facilities for relaxation after a day of outdoor adventures.
9. Proximity to major attractions like Brocken, Wernigerode Castle, and Wurmberg ski mountain.
10. Several local restaurants within a few minutes' drive, offering a variety of dining options.
8.0 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Harz National Park
2 min
Brocken50 min
Wernigerode Castle39 min
Wurmberg25 min
Torfhausmoor18 min
Nearest locations
Wienerwald Torfhaus
2 min
Bavaria Alm Torfhaus3 min
Brockenstube Skiverleih3 min
May-harz8 min
Marienteichbaude9 min
Restaurant Aue Stuben im Landhotel Alte Aue9 min
Radau-Waterfall11 min
Juliushall13 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Location rating | 8.0 |
| Nearest airport | Hannover Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 34 min |
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Location
Torfhaus 3, 38667 Altenau, Germany
Airports:
Hannover Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 34 min
Transit: 2 hr 38 min
Kassel-Calden Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 3 min
Transit: 5 hr 38 min
Transit:
Torfhaus
Walking: 6 min
Nearby locations
8.0
Excellent Location
Torfhaus
Mountain resort town with modest hotels, plus ski lifts & hiking trails in Harz National Park.
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Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
Food & drink
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Vending machines
Wellness
No fitness center
Sauna
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning in some rooms
Reviews
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Mephis Tekk
2/5
Staff very friendly.100€ for one night in a storage room, absolutely bottomless.
Weltenbummler Aus e (Harzer)
5/5
Great house, great team, great food.I can really recommend this hostel.Now for the details when it comes to the food, the chef really tries to make everything possible. The food itself is a great selection.The older lady at the reception was also super helpful and had a very friendly welcome.The rooms were ok, the windows were a little old but I didn't think it was a problem.
Corvettente
5/5
Despite the mostly negative response, I was there for an overnight stay with my wife and our three children.The staff was always in a good mood and very motivated to answer questions. I found it very nice that everything was shown to us personally, even though it had been explained well to us beforehand.The staff is super friendly.The kitchen and dishes were clean, the food was great, and there was even something warm to eat in the evening. The breakfast was very well prepared. I've seen breakfasts in some hotels that aren't as great as here.Cleanliness of the dining room, a bit of personal responsibility is required here, there were buckets with clean water and cloths ready to wipe down the tables after use. That's why we're in a youth hostel and not a hotel. I personally thought that was very good. If something was missing from the breakfast, the staff was visibly nearby to fix it.In a positive sense, the rooms are an adventure for people big and small. Personally, at two meters tall, I felt a bit like I was in the hobbits, but that doesn't bother me at all.The rooms, toilets and showers were clean.As already described, we are in a youth hostel and not in a luxury hotel, so if you have to do mimimimi here, you should stay at home with mom. For ourselves and even our children, we said we would definitely come back. Stay the way you are.
Sabine P.
3/5
The employees are very friendly.Even though I was at the buffet too early in the morning, I was able to get a coffee. I thought that was great.There were vegan alternatives at dinner. Unfortunately, the food had the character of a canteen and was largely tasteless. The breakfast offering was very clear. Unfortunately the jam was with gelatin.Our room was clean but very shabby. I wouldn't have wanted to sleep there longer than one night. There was also no way to sit down comfortably. There were only two chairs in the room and a table. Lounging was only possible on the bed. Since there were double bunk beds, it was a bit cramped.The toilet and shower were in the hallway. That was ok because there wasn't a lot going on in our hallway.
Rabauke zada
3/5
Unfortunately our stay at this hostel was disappointing. The rooms were quite dirty and the beds had visible stains, which made us very uncomfortable. The group showers, which offered no privacy whatsoever, were particularly annoying. The food was also a problem - a lot of it was undercooked and it even gave me diarrhea. Overall, I wouldn't stay here again.
Alex Hokamp
1/5
5th grade school trip. Rooms not cleaned, used bed linen in unmade beds, in a girl's room the previous woman's used underwear was in the bed, bathrooms dirty, toilets dirty including piles of shit in the bowl, "disco" took place in a room that smelled of toilet, pre-ordered Vegetarian food was completely ignored.
Sebastian K.
4/5
The location gets five stars from me because the youth hostel is in the middle of the Harz Mountains and is relatively remote. Was ideal for me.
Jurian Janssen (Woeler)
1/5
The room was disgusting. Dirty, dusty and greasy. There were spiders everywhere. It feels like there hasn't been any cleaning here for years. There were so many cobwebs between the bed and the wall that you couldn't even see through them. The floor was stuck and there were stains everywhere, on the walls, on the floor, on the ceiling.Thank God we were just passing through. We felt so uncomfortable and dirty that we left at 6 a.m. the next morning. We skipped the breakfast that we actually paid for.The other reviews also show exactly these problems. You get nice answers here, but no one cares.I will cancel my DJH membership. How you can let people sleep in such greasy rooms... bah... and all that for a whopping 99 euros for one night.
s4
3/5
OK for sleeping. Typical youth hostel as you know it from school trips.The staff cares about the guests ❤, unfortunately different employees have different statements on the same topic, so the prices vary, services are available or not. Each employee tries very hard, but talks badly about the performance of the other colleague and straightens out what the other colleague missed. For us as guests, the stay was a bit bumpy and not as smooth as it could have been.Great food, big compliments to the chef
Fortjoydo
1/5
I was there with my school and I have to say that the location and the property are very nice.If you like hiking, you're in good hands there.The shared showers (bathroom) were in impossible conditions (see pictures from June 23). Every time I feel disgusted about showering there, which may be partly due to the *usually* non-openable windows.This also made it difficult to hang up wet clothes.The food was mediocre (which is what I was used to in a youth hostel).Rooms were basic, with a small lamp above the bed (which didn't work for us)
julia klarbein
5/5
We were welcomed very friendly as "thru-hikers" for one night at 7 p.m. and enjoyed all the service. The employee was super friendly. The hostel was in a great location, there are numerous well-thought-out adjoining rooms, a lot of things are great if you're staying longer (washing machine, drying room, games room, TV room, table football, etc.).The breakfast was ok. The outdoor area is beautiful and functional.Thanks!
Peter Wurst
3/5
Great facility and location! WiFi and rooms unfortunately have no floor but it's okay for a youth hostel!
P. B.
5/5
Very nice staff!! The rooms are sufficient.
Stefan Gerlach
5/5
Everything was clean and tidy, the staff was very nice. The breakfast was good.
BrickMan
2/5
The rooms were super dirty - there was salami stuck to the lamp,There was rubbish left in the room from previous guests and apparently it wasn't even swept.One employee in the kitchen is very unfriendly - I can't say much about the rest.The house is in a really beautiful landscape and has large, beautiful grounds - the only plus point!Nevertheless, it was definitely the last visit to this house.
S F
5/5
We were desperate and exhausted from hiking. Our original plan and intended campsite canceled at short notice and we were literally left in the rain.Super nice lady at the registration desk who took us in at very short notice, unannounced, just before the end of the day. Despite being fully occupied on the Pentecost weekend. Brought back memories of school days that have been going on for decades. Breakfast was great, packed lunches to take away. Anytime again 👍
Juliane Eisele
5/5
This dreamy, woodsy place is beautifully located in the middle of the Harz Mountains, which provides plenty of fresh air, experiences and discoveries in nature for several school classes. The survival training with Maren was excellently prepared educationally, and the team on site was also willing and flexible for spontaneous planning. The food and drink were varied - from healthy to "sweet": everything was included! Thank you very much!!! ...and goodbye!!!
Mathias Kuse
1/5
I was in this youth hostel with my class and there were gummy bears on the sink and it was just dirty and filthy. There was a burn hole under my friend's pillow and in my other friend's mattress. The toilet was dirty and so was the shower have to share with our whole class
Anime cool
1/5
Everything is dirty and unclean. There is a communal shower that isn't even really clean. The beds are not made and not clean either. It's moldy everywhere and there isn't enough space.It is not recommended!
Charlotte Maria Wolter
1/5
My class and I have just arrived and we all want to leave as quickly as possible. Everything is dusty, dirty, there are cobwebs everywhere, the lights don't work, there's mold everywhere and there's an unpleasant smell. The showers and toilets are not in the room and there is only a curtain in front of the shower. The food won't taste good. The "dining" room is super dirty and dusty. We don't want to stay here. It is not recommended. Actually I don't want to give any stars, it's not worth it.