Hostel Lotte - The Backpackers
Burgweg 3, Altstadt, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1491 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I can't recommend this place enough. Absolutely wonderful hostel.
GermanyI just loved it! I had a wonderful stay. Carmen was extremely friendly and made my trip to Heidelberg a memorable experience.
United States of AmericaBeautiful location in the Old Town. The castle is visible behind the hostel. The staff are absolutely wonderful!
GermanyThe receptionist Carmen was very kind and accommodating. The room was of great value and the bed is comfy. The location is just a short walking distance to the old bridge, castle, altmarkt and bar/restaurants.
GermanyGreat location, close to everything and lovely atmosphere. I would totally recommend this hostel to anyone! Such friendly people.
GermanyWonderful people, lovely hostel. Will come back for a 3rd, 4th and 5th time for sure!
ThailandIt was well located, right at the center and made it accessible to the main city area. It was well maintained and was clean at all times. They also provide breakfast or you can make your own.
IndiaI was extremely impressed by this hostel right is the middle of the Heidelberg old town! Despite the corona times, I had a very warm welcome from the hotel staff, who were very nice and supportive. The rooms and bathrooms are clean, there is a nice kitchen with coffee and some food. The hotel is located in a historical building, has an interesting design and is definitely a place for me to stay during my next visit to Heidelberg!
GermanyI liked the free beverages and cereal, and there was a very cozy sitting area.
United States of AmericaIt's a great location in the old city, cozy and good atmosphere.
Germany
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Nawal
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Sabine
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Jennifer
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Jennica
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Jannis
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Alka
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Ekaterina
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Angela
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Jorge
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Stay in the heart of Heidelberg – Excellent location – show map
Just 1,000 feet from the historic Heidelberg Castle, this trendy hostel is centrally located in the Old Town. It offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi access throughout.
Lotte - The Backpackers features individually decorated rooms and dormitories with original details from the building.
Guests are welcome to store their groceries in the refrigerator and use the equipment in the shared kitchen. There are numerous restaurants and cafés serving a variety of cuisine within a 2-minute walk of Lotte - The Backpackers.
Visitors can take the Philosopher’s Walk along the River Neckar and enjoy scenic views of the Old Town and castle.
Heidelberg-Altstadt Train Station is 2,450 feet from Lotte - The Backpackers.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
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See what guests loved the most:
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Nawal
Germany“I can't recommend this place enough. Absolutely wonderful hostel.”
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Sabine
United States of America“I just loved it! I had a wonderful stay. Carmen was extremely friendly and made my trip to Heidelberg a memorable experience.”
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Nawal
Germany
“Beautiful location in the Old Town. The castle is visible behind the hostel. The staff are absolutely wonderful!”
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Jennifer
Germany
“The receptionist Carmen was very kind and accommodating. The room was of great value and the bed is comfy. The location is just a short walking distance to the old bridge, castle, altmarkt and bar/restaurants. ”
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Jennica
Germany
“Great location, close to everything and lovely atmosphere. I would totally recommend this hostel to anyone! Such friendly people.”
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Jannis
Thailand“Wonderful people, lovely hostel. Will come back for a 3rd, 4th and 5th time for sure!”
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Alka
India“It was well located, right at the center and made it accessible to the main city area. It was well maintained and was clean at all times. They also provide breakfast or you can make your own.”
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Ekaterina
Germany
“I was extremely impressed by this hostel right is the middle of the Heidelberg old town! Despite the corona times, I had a very warm welcome from the hotel staff, who were very nice and supportive. The rooms and bathrooms are clean, there is a nice kitchen with coffee and some food. The hotel is located in a historical building, has an interesting design and is definitely a place for me to stay during my next visit to Heidelberg!” Read more
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Angela
United States of America
“I liked the free beverages and cereal, and there was a very cozy sitting area.”
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Jorge
Germany
“It's a great location in the old city, cozy and good atmosphere. ”
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About Lotte - The Backpackers
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Heidelberg Castle0.1 miles
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Heiliggeistkirche0.1 miles
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Old Bridge, Heidelberg0.2 miles
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Heidelberg University0.2 miles
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New University Heidelberg0.3 miles
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Heidelberg Old Town0.4 miles
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Heidelberg Theater and Orchestra0.4 miles
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Darmstaedter Hof Centrum0.8 miles
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Network Aging Research1 miles
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Cluster of Excellence-Asia and Europe in a Global Context1 miles
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Heidelberg Central Station1.7 miles
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Hockenheimring8.6 miles
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Maimarkt Mannheim9.4 miles
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Luisenpark10.8 miles
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National Theatre Mannheim11.8 miles
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Mannheim Central Station11.8 miles
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University of Mannheim12.3 miles
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River Neckar0.3 miles
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Mannheim City Airport9.7 miles
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Frankfurt Airport44.7 miles
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Baden Airport52.1 miles
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Amenities of Lotte - The Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Library
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Parking garage
Parking options available
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Designated smoking area
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Lotte - The Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform Lotte - The Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Lotte - The Backpackers
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Lotte - The Backpackers (subject to availability):
- Parking garage
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Check-in at Lotte - The Backpackers is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Lotte - The Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Lotte - The Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Library
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Lotte - The Backpackers is 1,650 feet from the center of Heidelberg.
