DJH Hellmut-Waßmer-Hostel Lörrach
6.6
Good(324 reviews)
Steinenweg 40, 79540 Lörrach, Germany
+49 7621 47040
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Hotel Description
DJH Hellmut-Waßmer-Hostel Lörrach, located at Steinenweg 40, 79540 Lörrach, Germany, is a simple yet welcoming youth hostel nestled at the edge of the picturesque Black Forest. The hostel offers guests a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by nature, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both adventure and tranquility. Situated 6 km from the Laguna Badeland water park and 10 km from Zoo Basel in Switzerland, it provides easy access to nearby attractions. Its design evokes a cozy, rustic charm, which reflects the natural beauty of its surroundings and provides a comfortable, budget-friendly option for travelers. The hostel features basic rooms, most equipped with bunk beds, offering a clean and comfortable environment. With sleeping arrangements for up to 4 people, guests can enjoy either en-suite or shared bathroom facilities, depending on their preference. The rooms are simple yet inviting, ensuring a restful stay. Children aged 6 and under can stay and eat for free when rooming with their parents, making it a great choice for families. Guests can enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning, with lunch and dinner available at additional cost. The hostel also boasts a range of outdoor amenities, including a volleyball/basketball court, a football field, and a BBQ hut, offering a great way to relax and socialize with fellow guests. Inside, there is a game room, a snack bar, and five common rooms, providing ample space for relaxation and entertainment. In addition, the hostel offers convenient parking facilities for guests with vehicles, and it operates a no-pet policy to maintain a quiet environment for all. The absence of a fitness center, spa, pool, or hot tub may appeal to guests looking for a more straightforward, no-frills experience. Public transportation is easily accessible, with Lörrach-Stetten station only a 4-minute taxi ride away, while the Lörrach, Jugendherberge stop is just a minute’s walk away. For those traveling by air, Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden Airport is about 1 hour 51 minutes away by taxi. The hotel’s commitment to guest safety is evident in its clean, well-maintained facilities and its adherence to all necessary health and safety standards, ensuring peace of mind for all visitors. The surrounding region is rich in cultural and recreational opportunities. Nearby attractions include the Fondation Beyeler, a stunning modern and contemporary art gallery, just 8 minutes away by taxi, and the Vitra Design Museum, housed in a striking white building designed by Frank Gehry, only 15 minutes away. Visitors can explore the Museum Tinguely, an exhibition space dedicated to the works of Jean Tinguely, or visit the Fine Arts Museum Basel, home to works from the 1400s to the 21st century. The hotel is also well-connected to a range of dining options. Nearby restaurants include Restaurant Peja, an excellent Mediterranean eatery just 7 minutes by taxi, and Restaurant Bella Vita, an Italian favorite located 7 minutes away. For those looking for a more traditional experience, Restaurant Markgräflerhof, just 3 minutes away, offers delicious local cuisine. Guests can also enjoy dining at Restaurant Zum Kranz or Stettemer Wiikeller, both within a 3 to 7-minute taxi ride from the hotel. In conclusion, DJH Hellmut-Waßmer-Hostel Lörrach offers a welcoming, affordable option for families, solo travelers, and groups alike. Its prime location, comfortable rooms, and wealth of amenities ensure a memorable and enjoyable stay. Whether you're exploring the Black Forest, visiting nearby cultural landmarks, or simply relaxing in a cozy, laid-back environment, this hostel is the perfect base for your next adventure. Come experience the warmth and hospitality of DJH Hellmut-Waßmer-Hostel Lörrach and enjoy a unique stay in one of Germany's most scenic regions.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Prime location at the edge of the Black Forest with easy access to Laguna Badeland water park and Zoo Basel.
2. Free breakfast buffet provided daily, with lunch and dinner available at additional cost.
3. Family-friendly with children aged 6 and under staying and eating for free when rooming with parents.
4. Outdoor amenities include a volleyball/basketball court, football field, and BBQ hut for socializing and recreation.
5. Convenient parking facilities available for guests traveling by car.
6. Multiple common areas, including a game room, snack bar, and five common rooms for relaxation and entertainment.
7. Easy access to public transportation, including Lörrach-Stetten station just 4 minutes away by taxi.
8. Nearby top cultural attractions like Fondation Beyeler, Museum Tinguely, and the Vitra Design Museum.
9. Close to a variety of dining options, including Mediterranean, Italian, and local restaurants within a few minutes' taxi ride.
10. Commitment to guest safety with well-maintained facilities and adherence to health and safety standards.
6.8 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Fondation Beyeler
8 min
Gagosian25 min
Fine Arts Museum Basel20 min
Vitra Design Museum15 min
Museum Tinguely18 min
Nearest locations
Restaurant Markgräflerhof
3 min
Stettemer Wiikeller3 min
Brauhaus Lasser Lörrach4 min
Restaurant Peja7 min
Restaurant Bella Vita7 min
Restaurant Zum Kranz7 min
E Jona Bar & Restaurant8 min
Restaurant Poseidon9 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Location rating | 6.8 |
| Nearest airport | Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 51 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Tue, Dec 03
Check-out: Wed, Dec 04
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Location
Steinenweg 40, 79540 Lörrach, Germany
Airports:
Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 51 min
Transit: 2 hr 44 min
Transit:
Lörrach-Stetten
Taxi: 4 min
Walking: 21 min
Lörrach, Jugendherberge
Walking: 1 min
Nearby locations
6.8
Good Location
This straightforward youth hostel at the edge of the Black Forest is 6 km from Laguna Badeland water park and 10 km from Zoo Basel in Switzerland.
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Amenities and Facilities
Parking & transportation
Parking
Pets
No pets
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
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Mario Kart Rage
2/5
The youth hostel offers a lot of adventure in a simulation of a new type of prison! The rooms are modernly equipped with a special smell and the real life of a prisoner - particularly noteworthy is the shower without a door, but with frosted glass for that certain touch of privacy, while the beds offer an extra nice view right into it. This provides extra comfort and makes showering a new experience that makes the room setup truly unique. The uniqueness is also evident in the beds, as you sleep better when drunk than when sober. Playing hide and seek in the hallways was great and fun, and if you find the secret door to the tower, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view that the not bad looking building offers. The elevator has also been tested extensively and has proven to be very reliable, even if you sway a bit.Sleeping after 10 p.m. is a well-intentioned recommendation that is often ignored. This way it stays lively and you get to know your roommates quickly and can fully enjoy the night! The chef is... special. It seems like he's either having a big problem with his period or with his job, because the food is a wild mix of everything he could buy or had in stock a month ago. Unfortunately, it often remains questionable whether he would ever try his own food because the appropriate ingredients are defined differently. But hey, when it comes to food, the words “adventure and delicacy” take on a new meaning here!
Paul Wagner
1/5
Except that there is no door in the bathroom that you can lock while showering, it's okay. Hiding and riding the elevator is super nice and brings a lot of fun. However, the cook somehow has a problem with people and therefore often freaks out (both with adults and with 7th graders). The food is also mixed from all 5 days we were here.
Finn Kelsch
1/5
It's so disgusting because I was there at the weekend, now I'm sick, the food didn't taste good, 4 other people are sick where I was there, I definitely don't recommend it
Robin Herschel
1/5
The staff is very unfriendly and the food is just disgusting. You also have no privacy in the rooms because there are always two rooms connected to each other and there is only one bathroom. It feels like you are in a prison. I can't recommend this
Sliwer
1/5
Staff is very rude and the rooms are designed like an institution. Privacy in the rooms is apparently also a foreign concept.But the view is very pleasant.
Erkan Schügürüm
4/5
Very nice staff, the food is fresh, varied and plenty. The WiFi is very weak at a maximum of 10 Mbit/s and is sometimes not available if there are many visitors at the same time. The proximity to the Swiss border means there are many connections in their telephone networks, so caution is advised when making calls. For security reasons, the automatic telephone network search can also be deactivated.
Levi Hauf
3/5
The youth hostel is beautifully located on the mountain. You have a great view from many rooms. Unfortunately not from all of them.The youth hostel itself would be in need of renovation again. Everything is a bit older and no longer in the best condition. In particular, the really small and narrow bathrooms are not particularly cleverly designed and don't even have doors, which is very uncomfortable when you want to shower or change clothes.The cleanliness was ok. The bathroom would be pretty clean, the rooms would be a bit dusty, especially under the beds, and the shared toilets could also be cleaned more often.Unfortunately, everything is very permeable to noise, which can be really unpleasant.However, there are many larger rooms that are well suited for events.Unfortunately, the food can really be improved. Suddenly there was a dumpling in our lasagne and the taste was just the same.The staff isn't necessarily totally unfriendly, but they could be a little friendlier and more approachable from time to time.However, there were no other major problems during the stay.
k_K
1/5
If you're looking for unfriendly staff and prison-like rooms without any privacy, this is the place for you. The architecture resembles an institution and if you don't expect this bottomless clairaudience you might think that the neighbors' conversations are the walls talking to you. My personal highlight regarding the lack of privacy is the lack of a bathroom. The sink in the middle of the room underlines this prison atmosphere and the mere privacy of poor frosted glass when showering contributes exponentially to the loss of one's sanity. Finally, you can of course also pay to tidy the rooms yourself and only clean the rooms so that the reception complains about their two hours of work a day.A pure imposition
Greta Buda
1/5
No WiFi upstairs, the network is stupid, in the middle of nowhere, the shower has no door, the walls are made of cardboard, there are bugs all over the place, the heating doesn't work properly and the food isn't that good.
Daniel
5/5
My daughter was there in the school camp with her class and she really enjoyed it! The food was very good and the staff was also very friendly and helpful. She would go there again at any time.
G_ S
4/5
I thought it was very nice there, the rooms were clean and there was enough space. The food was very tasty (buffet), and there were different things in the morning and always juice and table water. The staff was very friendly especially the gentleman who served dinner. I was very satisfied.
Rasmus Callason
3/5
The hostel is on the mountain and can only be reached by bus, so it's a bit inconvenient. There were group rooms with young people next door, but they didn't make any noise. Unfortunately it is further to Basel than expected. The rooms have a strange slant, but at least some view. The staff was friendly.
ʚlenɞ
2/5
Was there with my class and would not recommend it. Showers didn't have doors so you either had to make sure no one was in the room or that everyone was in the half of the room where you couldn't do public viewing. The rooms were dusty and shabbily furnished, but had a very nice prison feel. They also smelled and the floor was sticky! The cook at the food counter was simply unfriendly and also looked unkempt, lowkey like a pirate. The food was the same, everything was underseasoned and probably just warmed up from an astronaut bag.
Simone Schuster
5/5
A great reception! Due to traffic jams on the highway, we arrived shortly before check-in closed. But that wasn't a problem for the employee and he reassured us over the phone. You won't be greeted with such friendliness and a genuine smile, even in expensive hotels. We immediately felt comfortable. The room was large and clean. Breakfast was rich and there was even the option to sit outside. Thank you! It was a great overnight stay that we booked easily in the morning.
Food Craving
1/5
We were in this youth hostel with our club. The rooms are very small and designed for four people. Eight people always have to share a toilet and there is only one shower. The options for going out are also limited. Anyone who thinks they can have a nice evening around the campfire is wrong, because then there will be a hail of complaints because the night is closed at 10 p.m. Definitely not recommended for groups.
Lian Beck
1/5
Wouldn't go there again
T D
1/5
Terrible...preferably no stars at all...no words...not recommended
fl0w
1/5
Everything is miserable and the lowest level except the prices, which are really super super high!
Esther
4/5
Shared rooms, also possible to book a private room. Each room has its own shower, toilet and sink with mirror. Plenty of closet space, large window. No socket directly by the bed. Free WiFi, only downstairs and outside. Extensive breakfast, friendly staff, possibility to sit outside. The bus stops directly in front of the hostel, with the Konus card that you receive after arrival you can use public transport for free.
Lena Stecker
2/5
It was so terrible there was hair in the showers and there were spiders everywhere in the rooms the bathroom had no door and was poorly constructed the beds weren't very comfortable me and my friends tried to make it comfortable but it didn't work