I've stayed in all kinds of hostels and pansions around the world, but this one was by far the…read moreworst one, actually so bad from the start that I didn't even stay there in the end.
Firstly, the location is anything but near Giessen, but ok, it was my duty to check, so can't blame them for that. Since I arrived early to the city, I came there in order to leave my baggage, so that I could go and do my stuff around Giessen. The woman who worked at the reception would not put my bag into her office, but simply put it in the middle of the hall, so anyone could take it. The hostel is closed from 12 to 17, then check in is only after 17h, and the reception closes again at 22h! I can understand she did not invent those ridiculous working hours, but she could at least pretend to be a bit more accommodating to the fact that because of my duties in Giessen it was unlikely to get there before 22h. She wasn't even listening to me, but ignored me and started talking to the maid! It was not even rude or unprofessional, it was downright mean and vicious. As someone who works in the service sector, I'm appalled such person does not get fired immediately! So yes, I tookm my bag and went down to the city and found a pansion for slightly more money.
It is only sad that DJH is the only "hostel" in Giessen, but please, try not to stay there ever, those couple of more Euros you'd pay some pansion or hotel will be well worth it.