Jugendherberge Starkenburg
9.0
Exceptional(331 reviews)
Starkenburgweg 53, 64646 Heppenheim (Bergstraße), Germany
+49 6252 77323
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Hotel Description
Jugendherberge Starkenburg, located at Starkenburgweg 53, 64646 Heppenheim (Bergstraße), Germany, offers a comfortable and affordable stay in a scenic setting, making it an ideal destination for families, groups, and solo travelers alike. The hostel is situated in the charming town of Heppenheim, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including the picturesque Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald. Guests will enjoy easy access to historical sites and breathtaking views, with landmarks such as the Starkenburg Castle just a short walk away, offering panoramic vistas of the village and surrounding vineyards.
The rooms at Jugendherberge Starkenburg are designed with practicality and comfort in mind. While the hostel does not offer luxuries such as air conditioning, fitness centers, or spas, it provides a cozy, kid-friendly environment with ample space for families and groups. Guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property and start their day off right with a delicious breakfast served each morning.
Special amenities include on-site parking for those with cars, making it easy to explore nearby attractions such as Frankenstein Castle, which is just a 37-minute drive away. For families, the hostel’s kid-friendly atmosphere ensures a pleasant and relaxing stay, while those traveling on business will appreciate the availability of meeting spaces.
The hostel is conveniently located for public transport, with easy access to major cities like Frankfurt, just a 48-minute taxi ride away. The nearby Heppenheim and Bensheim stations make it easy to explore the surrounding area, while taxi services are readily available for guests who prefer a quicker option.
Nearby attractions include Lorsch Abbey, Felsenmeer, and Frankenstein Castle, all within a short drive from the property. Guests can enjoy local dining at nearby restaurants such as Burgschänke Starkenburg, Goldener Engel, and Meraki, each offering a variety of delicious German dishes. Whether you’re exploring the region’s rich history or relaxing in the peaceful surroundings, Jugendherberge Starkenburg provides the perfect home base for your next getaway.
The rooms at Jugendherberge Starkenburg are designed with practicality and comfort in mind. While the hostel does not offer luxuries such as air conditioning, fitness centers, or spas, it provides a cozy, kid-friendly environment with ample space for families and groups. Guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property and start their day off right with a delicious breakfast served each morning.
Special amenities include on-site parking for those with cars, making it easy to explore nearby attractions such as Frankenstein Castle, which is just a 37-minute drive away. For families, the hostel’s kid-friendly atmosphere ensures a pleasant and relaxing stay, while those traveling on business will appreciate the availability of meeting spaces.
The hostel is conveniently located for public transport, with easy access to major cities like Frankfurt, just a 48-minute taxi ride away. The nearby Heppenheim and Bensheim stations make it easy to explore the surrounding area, while taxi services are readily available for guests who prefer a quicker option.
Nearby attractions include Lorsch Abbey, Felsenmeer, and Frankenstein Castle, all within a short drive from the property. Guests can enjoy local dining at nearby restaurants such as Burgschänke Starkenburg, Goldener Engel, and Meraki, each offering a variety of delicious German dishes. Whether you’re exploring the region’s rich history or relaxing in the peaceful surroundings, Jugendherberge Starkenburg provides the perfect home base for your next getaway.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Kid-friendly atmosphere with comfortable, spacious rooms
2. Delicious daily breakfast to start your day
3. On-site parking for convenience and easy access
4. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property
5. Located near historical attractions like Starkenburg Castle
6. Close to nature trails and parks like Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald
7. Ideal base for family or group travel
8. Quick access to nearby cities like Frankfurt
9. Surrounded by top restaurants offering local German cuisine
10. Convenient access to public transport for easy exploration
7.6 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Lorsch Abbey
19 min
Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald19 min
Frankenstein Castle37 min
Starkenburg1 min
Felsenmeer29 min
Nearest locations
Burgschänke Starkenburg
1 min
Meraki9 min
Herzblut Heppenheim UG9 min
Bistro Filou Stadtmauerkeller9 min
Gossini9 min
Swan - Hessian Cultural Restaurant10 min
Il Piccolo Mondo10 min
Oma Magret Die Wein- und Kaffeebar10 min
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Good to know
| Location rating | 7.6 |
| Nearest airport | Frankfurt Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 48 min |
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Location
Starkenburgweg 53, 64646 Heppenheim (Bergstraße), Germany
Airports:
Frankfurt Airport
Taxi: 48 min
Transit: 1 hr 19 min
Transit:
Laudenbach(Bergstr)
Taxi: 14 min
Walking: 1 hr 15 min
Bensheim
Taxi: 18 min
Walking: 1 hr 22 min
Heppenheim, Schunkengasse
Walking: 19 min
Heppenheim
Taxi: 11 min
Walking: 31 min
Nearby locations
7.6
Very Good Location
Top Attractions
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Amenities and Facilities
Pets
No pets
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
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9.4
111 reviews
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Elvira Gerressen
5/5
Our school trip to Starkenburg was a great experience! The booked program was great, the children had a lot of fun. And so do we adults :)Many thanks to the entire team!Always friendly and very helpful, even in emergency situations.We would love to come back.
Johanna Szubert
5/5
Great youth hostel! The staff is very friendly, patient and helpful. The food was delicious - especially for children. Highly recommended 😊
Kathrin Renz
5/5
Great youth hostel with delicious food and a great program. We had booked a flying trip to the Middle Ages and were thrilled.
Christopher H.
5/5
After several lovely stays in various youth hostels, I would particularly like to praise the Starkenburg team.* Warm welcome * family atmosphere * very tasty food * cleanliness+* Top locationThank you, we'll be back
S E
4/5
Great location at the castle!, group room can be booked, nice staff, had a nice weekend.
Barbara Röser
5/5
Very friendly staff. Good and rich breakfast and dinner. We felt very comfortable as a large family
Kinderhaus Paradies
5/5
We spent our summer camp this year in the youth hostel. The children and we were very happy! In particular, the friendly staff and the delicious food stayed in our minds. We will definitely visit the Starkenburg youth hostel again.
Volker Schmidt
5/5
A perfect getaway! Great youth hostel and super friendly staff! Only recommended!
Mr. X
5/5
We stayed in the youth hostel for a week as a family of 5 people (2 adults/3 children) and can really recommend it.We had the choice of either a room in the “main building” without a private bathroom/toilet or one in the tower with a bathroom/toilet.The decision fell on the tower room on the 7th (seventh) floor. Since the glass panoramic elevator unfortunately still has to be built, the climb is currently only possible via the stairs ;-)... You have an entire floor to yourself in the tower with 2 rooms and 2 double bunk beds, a total of 8 beds, next to them a bathroom with shower, toilet and 2 sinks (we don't know whether the other rooms in the tower are also equipped this way). The furnishings are a bit older (keyword: moss green) but are still maintained as far as possible. A renovation of the tower is planned from 2026.The remaining common rooms are all "freshly" renovated and make a very modern impression.The service (reception/kitchen/service) is extremely friendly and always very helpful.The breakfast corresponded to the standard of a youth hostel, if you expect more, you should book a hotel. Nevertheless, everything you need for a normal breakfast was there, including the sausage from the local butcher. The dinner was one of the best we have ever had in a youth hostel, and the highlight here was certainly the barbecue evening.The castle itself only exists as a ruin; both the tower ("keeper") and the main house date from the 1930s and 1960s.
Ursula Miksch
5/5
We were at the Starkenburg last week and were completely satisfied. We booked 4 nights with half board and I think the price-performance ratio is very good.We had a tower room with a bathroom and toilet, which can be reached through the basement and a spiral staircase.The other rooms do not have a bathroom/toilet and appear relatively new.The outdoor area is very nice and clean. There is plenty of seating and also deck chairs. And there's a lot to discover around the castle.The food was very tasty and all the employees were super friendly.This made it very relaxed overall and we were able to relax well.The youth hostel is on a mountain. Guests are allowed to drive up to the top. The path is a bit adventurous, but it's worth it.Many thanks to the great team. We'd love to come back.
John
2/5
Everything is very old and simply kept if you keep the window closed for 4 hours, you'll be stealing old furniture and the toilet is broken and there are a lot of defects
Stefan Frucht (Shoogar)
5/5
Great location. Nice staff.Very clean.Great food for JH.Room standard.
Katharina Giegerich
5/5
Team Starkenburg Festival 🙌🏼The employees are simply great. The kitchen staff is just lovely. Once again it tasted incredibly good and Johanna and the reception staff etc are all super friendly.We've been there for at least the fifth time over the weekend and it's always great. ❤️🫶🏼
Franz Graf
5/5
Thanks for the nice time!
Room 4
Service 5
Location5
Maximilian Hechler
5/5
Mega!!!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
B. S. (Benni)
5/5
Clean, friendly, delicious food, what more could you want
Franz Giegerich
5/5
Was at the Starkenburg Festival. It's unforgettable again. Great youth hostel. Everything was great and the bathrooms were beautiful.
Sebastian Horschke
5/5
Super beautiful castle. The rooms and hallways have been beautifully renovated.The lounges/group rooms are very modern and of a good size. The team is very nice, helpful and open to changes in the process. We would love to come back with our group.
Michaela Horschler
5/5
We, nine friends aged 55 plus, had a wonderful stay at the castle. In addition to the atmosphere of the tower and this wonderful view, we would like to emphasize the nice, uncomplicated hospitality. And Evi and her team for the excellent breakfast buffet that left nothing to be desired. Say thank you. Keep it up!!
Nikolas Linke
5/5
Great school trip, nice and uncomplicated communication, excellent program. We recommend.