Hotel staff willingly accepts bed bug infestation. They acknowledge that they live there but just…read moredon't care. False claims on AC. There is no AC only a small standing fan. Piss in elevator with no concern to clean up. It's probably still there today. Just dried up and evaporated over time but not cleaned. Floors are all sticky everywhere. I don't think they've ever mopped anywhere. Worst stay of lifetime of hostels.

The staff seems quite pissed off on my bell ring too much. So I can feel her temper while I was…read morechecking in. It's culture difference but stereotyping ones beforehand seems not friendly at all. Hostel by my definition includes diversity, inclusion, friendship, bundle and respects. Whereas, I didn't manage to source all above key five elements here. Good sides of this place, hygiene, fast, secure and close to Frankfurt main station. Check out time hard on 12 noon. Also, some ice breaking activities available if you'd like to know about your roommates.

This hostel is in a perfect location- at the bottom of the castle, and in the heart of the…read moreAltstadt. It's clean and the beds are really comfortable. They have two routers for the wifi, so you still have connection in the attic. The staff are friendly and nice. It's slightly more expensive than other hostels I'd stayed at in Europe. I still think that given Heidelberg prices, it's totally worth it. The floors will creak and the walls aren't the thickest though, if you're a light sleeper (which I'm not). 5/5

My best friend and I went on a European road trip of 6 countries in November of 2013. We didn't…read morereally have an itinerary, we just knew which countries we wanted to travel through (Belgium, Lux, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland) and our final destination (Venice, Italy). As we drove through Germany and consulted the myriad of travel sites, we decided to visit (and eventually stay) in Heidelberg... boy am I glad we did. From the popular Schloss Heidelberg to the less popular (but MUST SEE) the Nazi Amphitheatre: the Thingstatte, this town was one of our favorites. But one reason why this town was so wonderful was it's accommodations. We stayed at the Lotte: a backpackers haven and one of the cleanest, friendliest Hostels we stayed at while in Europe. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with friendly attentive staff. They weren't the normal attendants, but they were very knowledgeable, showed us around and gave us a great tip on cheap parking (the 11th parking lot for just 2.50 euro!) The bathrooms were super clean and they even had one that was just for the ladies. The beds were comfortable and they provided all linens, including towels. We stayed in a 5 bed co-ed and it was occupied by a super nice girl from California and a guy we didn't really talk to but was very respectful. There was no curfew and they had a super clean kitchen with cereal and coffee in the am. Also to note but we did not use was the balcony for smokers and a nice social room with lots of books and games. The decor was quite nice; the bedroom had a beautiful carved ceiling and was decorated very nicely... not your typical particleboard or rusty bunk beds. The location is also fantastic: Right at the foot of the Heidelberg Castle and minutes from everything the Altstadt (old town) has to offer. So if you are in the market for a beautiful little place with great value and awesome location, DO NOT VENTURE ANY FURTHER THAN THE LOTTE! We did go to Steffi's Hostel... If I were you, I wouldn't stay there... it is far away and smells gross. We went there first and there was no attendant and it reeked. Go to LOTTE!!! You will be happy you did!

We decided to take the short hike up to this castle from the middle of town and stop for a beer…read morebreak and an awesome view! Best views for a beer break, and this almost seemed like an "accidental surprise" to us, as we didn't know exactly what was located at the top of the hill. We sure are glad that we stumbled upon it, and the views of the Rhine River were impeccable! Kinda cool too to find out that this place serves as a youth hostel as well.

I now understand when people say, "you're on the road to Stahleck" as you literally begin the…read moreascent hiking up the mountain (literally) to get to Stahleck Castle. We happened to be in Bacharach for the Game of Thrones Tourney, so we decided to make the journey to see the castle for ourselves. The castle is truly the focal point of the whole town; even upon arrival from the train station, Stahleck is standing proudly to greet you. Looking at the signs pointing to the stairs, I thought, how hard could this really be? We're two average fit Americans; we'll be fine! Well! We were! Make to bring some good hiking shoes with some good traction, and a good camera to take in some of the amazing scenery! The first initial steps up the mountain have a sturdy railing and sturdy wooden steps - nice and easy. But, as you go higher, the steps go away, and you're walking on a dirt path that I wouldn't dare walk on if it was covered in snow. Making it to the top is definitely worth it, and the view is really impressive of all of Bacharach. We should've gotten a beer or something to celebrate making it to the top, but it was getting dark rather quickly, so we had to make our way back down again. Go inside and get a coffee or hot chocolate before heading back to town!

From the owner: Die romantische Unterkunft Starkenburg liegt in luftiger Höhe auf dem Schlossberg oberhalb…read moreHeppenheims in Hessen. Der Ausblick auf die Rheinebene bis nach Frankreich und die Lage im Odenwald sind konkurrenzlos. In der Ringmauer der Burg liegt der "Kanonenturm", der zu einer Ferienwohnung als Teil der Jugendherberge ausgebaut wurde. Für Spiel und Sport gibt es ein gut ausgestattetes Außengelände mit Grillplatz. Das Haus verfügt über 151 Betten in Zwei- bis Achtbettzimmern, teilweise mit Dusche/WC, und 5 Tagesräume.