DJH (Partner)Jugendherberge Gräfenroda
8.2
Excellent(41 reviews)
Waldstraße 134, 99330 Geratal, Germany
+49 36205 76290
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Hotel Description
DJH (Partner)Jugendherberge Gräfenroda is a charming countryside youth hostel nestled in the serene surroundings of Waldstraße 134, 99330 Geratal, Germany. Located just 8 km from the iconic Oberhof bobsleigh track and 9 km from the stunning Rennsteiggarten Oberhof garden, this hostel is perfect for those who love outdoor activities and nature. The nearby Thuringian Forest offers excellent hiking opportunities, with scenic trails perfect for both beginners and experienced hikers. The hostel features a simple yet functional design, offering a relaxing atmosphere that makes guests feel at home right away. Rooms are comfortable and spacious, designed to meet the needs of budget-conscious travelers. The hostel offers a variety of accommodation options, including shared dorms and private rooms, all equipped with essential amenities. For those seeking more privacy, two separate apartments are available for a more secluded stay.
Guests can enjoy a free breakfast buffet to start their day off right, with lunch and dinner options available throughout the day. The hostel also caters to events and conferences, with a fully equipped conference room that features a DVD player, TV, and projector. Whether you're visiting for leisure or work, DJH Jugendherberge Gräfenroda is a welcoming place with plenty to offer.
In terms of accessibility, the hostel is well-connected to public transport. The nearest train station is just a short 11-minute walk away, making it easy to explore the surrounding areas. For those arriving by air, Erfurt Weimar Airport is only a 39-minute taxi ride away, offering quick and convenient access to the hostel.
Guests can feel assured about their health and safety during their stay. The hostel has implemented comprehensive safety measures, including cleanliness protocols and emergency response procedures, to ensure a worry-free experience for all.
For those eager to explore the area, there are plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy. You can visit the famous Talsperre Lütsche, which is just a 14-minute drive from the hostel. For hiking enthusiasts, Schneekopf, a wooded peak with breathtaking views, is only a 22-minute drive away. Kickelhahn, with its observation tower and panoramic vistas, is also a popular spot located 29 minutes from the hostel.
Nearby, you’ll also find several renowned restaurants to satisfy your culinary cravings. Gasthaus Zur Alten Erbförsterei is a cozy spot just 3 minutes away by taxi, serving hearty meals. If you're in the mood for something different, head to EssBar, a great option located just 17 minutes by taxi. For traditional German cuisine, Gasthaus Thüringer Wald is a 10-minute taxi ride away. If you prefer Western cuisine, the Restaurant Lütschesee is only a 13-minute drive away.
Whether you're visiting for a short stay or a longer vacation, DJH (Partner)Jugendherberge Gräfenroda promises a delightful experience in a peaceful location with access to both nature and modern amenities. We invite you to book your stay and enjoy everything this lovely hostel has to offer.
Guests can enjoy a free breakfast buffet to start their day off right, with lunch and dinner options available throughout the day. The hostel also caters to events and conferences, with a fully equipped conference room that features a DVD player, TV, and projector. Whether you're visiting for leisure or work, DJH Jugendherberge Gräfenroda is a welcoming place with plenty to offer.
In terms of accessibility, the hostel is well-connected to public transport. The nearest train station is just a short 11-minute walk away, making it easy to explore the surrounding areas. For those arriving by air, Erfurt Weimar Airport is only a 39-minute taxi ride away, offering quick and convenient access to the hostel.
Guests can feel assured about their health and safety during their stay. The hostel has implemented comprehensive safety measures, including cleanliness protocols and emergency response procedures, to ensure a worry-free experience for all.
For those eager to explore the area, there are plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy. You can visit the famous Talsperre Lütsche, which is just a 14-minute drive from the hostel. For hiking enthusiasts, Schneekopf, a wooded peak with breathtaking views, is only a 22-minute drive away. Kickelhahn, with its observation tower and panoramic vistas, is also a popular spot located 29 minutes from the hostel.
Nearby, you’ll also find several renowned restaurants to satisfy your culinary cravings. Gasthaus Zur Alten Erbförsterei is a cozy spot just 3 minutes away by taxi, serving hearty meals. If you're in the mood for something different, head to EssBar, a great option located just 17 minutes by taxi. For traditional German cuisine, Gasthaus Thüringer Wald is a 10-minute taxi ride away. If you prefer Western cuisine, the Restaurant Lütschesee is only a 13-minute drive away.
Whether you're visiting for a short stay or a longer vacation, DJH (Partner)Jugendherberge Gräfenroda promises a delightful experience in a peaceful location with access to both nature and modern amenities. We invite you to book your stay and enjoy everything this lovely hostel has to offer.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located 8 km from Oberhof bobsleigh track and 9 km from Rennsteiggarten Oberhof garden.
2. Only 11 minutes on foot to the nearest train station for easy access to surrounding areas.
3. Comfortable rooms with essential amenities and private apartments for added privacy.
4. Free breakfast buffet, with lunch and dinner options available daily.
5. Fully equipped conference room with DVD player, TV, and projector for events and meetings.
6. Close proximity to Talsperre Lütsche, Schneekopf, and other scenic hiking destinations.
7. Only a 39-minute taxi ride from Erfurt Weimar Airport, making it easy to reach the hostel.
8. Health and safety measures in place to ensure guests' well-being during their stay.
9. Nearby restaurants such as Gasthaus Zur Alten Erbförsterei and EssBar offer delicious local and international cuisines.
10. Minutes away from attractions like Kickelhahn and LOTTO Thüringen Skisport-HALLE.
7.6 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Talsperre Lütsche
14 min
Schneekopf22 min
Kickelhahn29 min
Rennsteiggarten Oberhof27 min
LOTTO Thüringen Skisport-HALLE31 min
Nearest locations
Gasthaus Zur Alten Erbförsterei
3 min
Gaststätte Alte Lache - Steffen Heyder6 min
Gasthaus Thüringer Wald - Carola Senglaub10 min
Restaurant Lütschesee13 min
EssBar17 min
Gasthaus Zur Wegscheide18 min
Gasthaus Hohe Warte - Hans-Joachim Stieber22 min
Cortina Oberhof23 min
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Good to know
| Location rating | 7.6 |
| Nearest airport | Erfurt Weimar Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 39 min |
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Location
Waldstraße 134, 99330 Geratal, Germany
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Erfurt Weimar Airport
Taxi: 39 min
Transit: 1 hr 25 min
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Walking: 11 min
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7.6
Very Good Location
This functional, countryside youth hostel is 8 km from Oberhof bobsleigh track, 9 km from Rennsteiggarten Oberhof garden and 10 km from the hiking path at Thuringian Forest.
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Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
7.3
16 reviews
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Sebastian
5/5
Gladly again.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Steffen Kühn
5/5
Small, fine hostel.The biathlon young kids had a lot of fun
romy haubensak
5/5
Cozy, lovingly restored self-catering house, ideal for choir weekends. Kitchen equipped with everything you need. Shopping nearby. Football pitch, volleyball court, table tennis table, climbing wall enable a wide range of sporting activities. We'll be back ❤
Peter Lustig
4/5
Very suitable for family leisure. Very friendly handover. We use the house as a self-catering house and that was ideal for our group.There are rooms on the top two floors. These are of different sizes (2 beds - 5 bed rooms) and functionally furnished (1 closet/bunk bed). There is a shared bathroom on each sleeping floor, which has been renovated and is absolutely sufficient. There are also 2 further family bathrooms in the basement.The common room on the ground floor is large and sufficient for around 30 people. The self-catering kitchen is well equipped with all the appliances you need as a group (stove + oven, convection oven, industrial dishwasher, 2 large refrigerators, microwave, coffee machine). Since the kitchen is in the basement, you have to climb a few stairs to the group dining room.The outdoor area of the hostel is also great. There is plenty of space for children to run around right on the edge of the forest. On the site itself there is a table tennis table, a football field, a volleyball court with a net, a campfire area (you can order wood from the house or find it yourself in the forest) and a barbecue area with a large group table right next to the house.The price-performance ratio is absolutely right, as everything you need is there - even WiFi ;-)We had a great New Year's Eve weekend with 29 people, big and small, and would like to come back.
Heike Krebs
4/5
Idyllic location and a beautiful house. A lot has been renovated, new windows are currently being installed and a shared bathroom is brand new. In my opinion it didn't work well, because e.g. B. a motion detector is installed, which sometimes leaves you standing in the dark while showering. In this room there are 2 showers, 2 toilets and 2 sinks, beautifully made but impractical.The mattresses in the beds urgently need to be replaced.The breakfast was good and all in all the price-performance ratio was right.Totally okay for a weekend.
Eileen Bk.
5/5
We had booked the holiday home...social abstinence...just forest, nature, peace. Super nice team.Distance from fast city life...
Daniel Göttel
4/5
The youth hostel has everything you need.We were here self-catering with 25 people. The furnishings are simple but functional. We didn't actually miss anything. The kitchen is well equipped. Unfortunately, the dishwasher isn't suitable at all, so you have to either pre-wash or rinse by hand.If you forget something, there are shopping opportunities nearby (the REWE bakery is even open on Sundays).The staff is very friendly. There are certainly more modern youth hostels, but the charm of the old building and the quiet location also have their appeal.
Felicia Fischer
1/5
The reason for the one star right in advance: We had booked the hostel completely and as self-catering (approx. 40 guests). After the handover back to the landlord (without a protocol) was completed and no defects caused by us were discovered, there are now subsequent problems with the deposit. This is retained in full by the operators without proving exactly what the costs were incurred for. We handed over the house in a clean and tidy condition, which was also confirmed to us. After we had all left, there were now contradictory statements about alleged damage/contamination that we could not understand. Since no agreement is possible and the communication is very unprofessional, I can unfortunately only give one star.Otherwise: A really nice house, in a relaxed location with simple but good facilities (the kitchen could do with a little more cookware, more practical solutions regarding the distribution of space in the house and a functional dishwasher). Overall, we had a great time here, only the points mentioned above cloud the overall picture.Recommendation: insist on handover protocols in order to avoid this deposit debacle and to document existing damage to the facility in advance.
Chris R.
1/5
We rented the entire youth hostel as self-catering for 6 days over the turn of the year 19/20; 12 families, 40 people.Positive: The facilities themselves are OK as expected for a youth hostel. Everyone felt very comfortable. What is really special is the old half-timbered structure, the large rooms for fun even in bad weather and the many opportunities for outdoor activities nearby. All important kitchen equipment and crockery/cutlery are available, although you have to be well organized to carry meals back and forth between the basement (kitchen) and the dining room (1st floor). But it worked well because everyone was willing to lend a hand. Overall, we actually had a really nice time, a quiet turn of the year and lots of happy faces.Suggestions for improvement:- Unfortunately, the dishwasher cannot clean even with pre-rinsing by hand.- The waste separation system could use more trash cans that match the large bins.- A lockable children's gate for the basement stairs, high risk of accidents for small children.Very negative (hence 1 star):After our departure and the handover of the house had already been completed, the deposit we had paid was withheld. The reasons for this were allegedly dirty and broken dishes (see dishwasher), damage to furniture and a dirty mattress. None of the damage was caused by us or resulted in some cases from inadequate equipment. Since we were already back in Dresden/Leipzig/Berlin, we were no longer able to inspect the damage ourselves or check the allegations. No conclusive evidence is provided to prove that the damage was caused by us. When asked, the allegations were put into perspective - except for the mattress - and it was even admitted that the house was handed over in very good condition - but at the same time other little things were listed that allegedly led to the deposit being withheld. However, this again without proof or without a substantial difference compared to use in the regular, orderly operation of the youth hostel. A final invoice with a counter-calculation of the deposit against the specific damage amounts will not be created, but is important in order to be able to understand the damage caused - especially taking into account the remaining useful value of the damaged items.An amicable agreement by the operators in this matter will not be pursued, but will be put on hold. We hope this is not standard business practice. For us, this approach is unacceptable and, even with the overall quality of the accommodation being 4 to 5 stars, it can actually only deserve a 0 star. It's a shame, because now this thing is overshadowing the great experiences of 40 actually satisfied travelers.Warning to all bookers of the entire youth hostel as self-catering: When taking over the youth hostel and handing it over, document the condition of the entire house in detail (including all mattresses, on both sides) in order to avoid retaining the deposit.
Oliver Eckardt
5/5
Very nice youth hostel in the Thuringian Forest. We were there as a group of 20 and were accommodated very well.
Mausi XXX
4/5
Price performance is right if you don't want to pay a lot you can't expect too much... The breakfast was very good, a lot of choice and better than in some hotels... The staff is very friendly and tries to give advice on leisure options On the side... The location of the hostel is ideal for children as there is a large area with a sports field, volleyball court, climbing cube, table tennis and fire bowl... Of course, something still needs to be done in some corners but overall it is very nice there. We'll be back!!!
Joerg Rudolph
5/5
Good food, good accommodation and friendly staff, what more could you want.
Volker Torgau
3/5
The facilities are not very good due to monument regulations. But there should be fewer hooks and more sockets in the rooms. WiFi is very weak. Very well heated. For a Thuringian hostel, the rooms could be even more decorated. Food is OK.
Silvio Eschrich
4/5
Everything very clean. Food great
miih miih
2/5
No Wi-Fi, showers don't look hygienic, food was okay, rooms too, very far from the nearest shop
Benjamin Funke
1/5
Everything went rather unplanned. If you move the bed a few centimeters you have to pay €50. The food is so well. So they try to save wherever they can, and it shows. The leisure activities are good. However, it's difficult to get there on foot. The beds are very hard and some of the slatted frames are broken. There is only one unhygienic group shower for each gender. For this price I would no longer rent this accommodation.