For budget travelers, hostels in Germany are a great alternative to hotels. Staying in a German hostel doesn’t mean you have to share a room with strangers or cook your food in a communal kitchen. In addition to the dormitories, many hostels in Germany offer double or single rooms at rock-bottom prices, and they also deliver when it comes to cleanliness, atmosphere, and extras like televisions, restaurants, or organized walking tours.
Sedan
In addition to very affordable rates and excellent service, Berlin is home to some of the most unique and original hostels in all of Germany. From a river boat hostel and individually designed rooms, to rental apartments, rooftop terraces, and airport pickups, Berlin hostels have it all.
For example, consider Circus Hotel in Mitte (city center). They offer dormitories and single rooms, as well as two quiet and airy rooftop apartments. Another plus is Circus’ first-class service, with airport pickups, bike, car, and Segway rentals, and organized walking tours.
If you’re willing to go up a notch, there are also plenty of great low-budget options on our list of the best Berlin accommodation.
Munich
Looking for a place to stay in Munich that won’t break the bank? Munich hostels, located near Munich’s old town or the Oktoberfest, are an excellent choice for frugal travelers; In addition to the usual dormitories, all of our recommended hostels in Munich have single rooms with private bathrooms.
If you want to stay in a hostel during Oktoberfest, be sure to reserve your room in advance and be prepared for slightly higher rates. Try our article on Last Minute Accommodations to solve something during the festival.
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is home to many business hotels, but the city also offers many good hostels for budget travelers, from backpackers and solo travelers, to families and business travelers. Frankfurt hostels have dormitories, double and single rooms, and even conference spaces.
For example, the Frankfurt Hostel has a perfect location, right across from Frankfurt’s central train station ( Hauptbahnhof ). Along with colorful bedrooms, double or single rooms, there’s a free breakfast buffet.
Hamburg
Hamburg is famous for its luxurious shopping streets, elegant hotels and excellent restaurants, but the city also has many options for the budget traveler. Hamburg hostels feature dorms, double rooms, and single rooms, and some hostels even offer a dose of luxury, like beer gardens, fireplaces, and flat-screen TVs.
Take a look at Superbude in Hamburg, one of the best accommodation in Germany.
Cologne
Cologne hostels are a great way to travel on a tight budget without sacrificing comfort – all hostels listed in Cologne are clean and modern with many of the amenities of a hotel, including TVs, free wifi, rooms individual and private bathrooms.
