Hostels in Heidelberg

What Is a Hostel?

If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Heidelberg, there are 84 accommodation options here to choose from, including hostels. These dorm-style accommodations come in many shapes and sizes, but they have a few qualities in common:

• Budget-friendly prices
• A social atmosphere
• Shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too)

By choosing a hostel in Heidelberg, you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your budget for going out during your stay. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its historic sites, and the mountain views create an appealing natural setting.

Hostels in Heidelberg

You might be wondering, what are some favorite hostels in Heidelberg? Based on reviews from our guests, these have positive ratings:

Lotte-Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Heidelberg Castle. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and TV in a common area. Rooms come with showers, hair dryers, and linens.

Eazy Hostel Heidelberg - Property features include free WiFi. Rooms come with showers, hair dryers, and desks.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Heidelberg?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the local climate:

• The hottest months are typically July and August, while February and January are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 56° F and nighttime temperatures average 30° F
• April-June: 75° F is the daytime average and 39° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 78° F and nighttime averages are around 49° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 64° F during the day and 33° F at night
• Average rainfall is 1.14 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Heidelberg?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like these places to visit:

• Neckarwiese
• Luisenpark Gardens

• Thingstätte
• Technoseum Mannheim
• Nationaltheater Mannheim

• Heidelberg Castle
• Schwetzingen Castle
• Mannheim Palace

In general, Heidelberg is known for its:

• Historical sites
• Cafés
• Sightseeing
• Tours
• University life
• Mountain views

How to Get to Heidelberg and Around the Area

You can fly into the closest airport in Mannheim (MHG), 9 mi (14.5 km) from the city center. Another option is Frankfurt (FRA-Frankfurt Intl.), which is 44.7 mi (71.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transit to get around. Nearby metro stations include Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop and Heidelberg Kirchheim - Rohrbach S-Bahn. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt Station, Heidelberg Central Station, or Heidelberg-Altstadt Station.