The Best Youth Hostels in Germany Near Castles

The Best Youth Hostels in Germany Near Castles
Youth hostels are an excellent budget accommodation option when traveling to Germany. In addition to being cheap, it's a great way to meet people if you are traveling by yourself. If you plan to center your German vacation on Germany's many historic castles, you'll find numerous options just a short distance away. There is even the opportunity to actually stay at a youth hostel located within a castle, which is truly an unforgettable experience.

Heidelberg Youth Hostel

The Heidelberg Youth Hostel is situated in northwest Heidelberg. It is close to the zoo, botanical gardens and horse riding stables. The hostel has 127 rooms ranging from single and double rooms to rooms that can occupy up to six people. The hostel contains 105 rooms that have en-suite shower and toilet facilities with the others having bathrooms on each floor. Sheets and breakfast are included in the price. In addition, the hostel has laundry facilities, Internet access, a café and bar, a playground and a nightclub. Nearby, stands Heidelberg Castle. The castle was first erected in the fourteenth century. You can visit the castle ruins, learn about the history of the castle and enjoy amazing views of Heidelberg city.

Jugendherberge Heidelberg
Tiergartenstr. 5
69120 Heidelberg
Germany
011 (+49) 6221 651190
jugendherberge-heidelberg.de

Bonn Youth Hostel

The Bonn Youth Hostel lies just 4 km from the city center. Rooms range from single and double rooms to shared three, four and five bed rooms. Each of the rooms has a shower and toilet. A buffet breakfast is included in the price as are sheets. Facilities include Internet access in the lobby, a game room, washers and dryers, security lockers, postal and fax services and a lobby which is manned 24 hours a day. Poppelsdorf Castle is just a short distance away. The castle was completed back in 1753 and features a botanical garden that is worth visiting which features more than 800 species of plants.

Jugendherberge Bonn
Haager Weg 42
53127 Bonn
Germany
011 (+49) 228 289970

Bacharach Youth Hostel

While staying close to a castle is interesting, you could always stay at a youth hostel located within a castle. Nearly one century ago Stahleck Castle became the first ever youth hostel in Germany. The castle was built around the twelfth century and turned into a youth hostel in 1926. The castle sits 100 meters above the Rhine River overlooking the market town Bacharach. The hostel can be occupied by 168 people, with single, double and four bed rooms, as well as dorms. Facilities include a dining hall, café and Wi-Fi. The castle offers sightseeing tours on request and the nearby wooded areas are perfect for hiking and exploring the area.

Jugendgästehaus Bacharach
55422 Bacharach
Germany
011 (+49) 6743 1266

Article Written By Shiromi Nassreen

Shiromi Nassreen has been writing professionally since 2005. She specializes in travel and outdoor topics, and her articles have appeared in various print and online publications, including "DISfunkshion Magazine" and Matador Travel. Nassreen holds a Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies from Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama.

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