Lotte - the Backpackers Reviews

It’s a very friendly hostel. Very clean und it‘s perfectly located in the beautiful old town. The kitchen and living room are an extra plus.

This hostel is one of the best memories of my trip. The location is just next to the attractions, especially the castle. The staff are really friendly, and introduced me places to visit. I booked a mixed dorm but the hostel still managed to put all females into a room. Also, free towels, cereals and coffees are provided. The bathrooms and beds are clean. Thank you so much for hosting me and I had a really great time here!

First of all, the location was the best. It was directly at the entrance walkway to the castle. It was a really cozy accommodation, you could see that many people have had a good experience there as there are many pictures of travellers there. There was also a lot of information in the space that was useful. Staff was friendly and helpful. I had a great time there.

Carmen was extremely helpful and arranged a late check in for me due to train cancellations, giving clear directions on what to do and how to find the plac. She also answered messages really quickly & advised about local transport options. Really nice hostel one of the best I’ve stayed in.

Excellent! Every detail shows the care of the operations team. It's clean and cozy everywhere. Highly recommend for solo female travelers. Of course, dorms can be a bit noisy, which is unavoidable, so I suggest bringing earplugs and an eye mask.

Carmen is so kind that she did the laundry for me even when it was so late in the evening. Loved the ones that I stayed with and everyone was welcoming. It’s situated right below the castle as well. In addition, the famous old bridge is just 10min away from the hostel.

This is really the best hostel I’ve ever stayed! They provide oats, cereal, milk, oat milk for you to eat. The bedrooms are clean and quiet. The staffs are really friendly. I also meet lots of interesting people. I’m really grateful for my stays here.

Great hospitality provided by Carmen and Team. Will definitely recommend this place to my friends who are visiting Heidelberg! ❤️

It's really a pleasant experience living there. The staff are friendly, and room super clean, the decor is interesting and beautiful. Walking out of the hotel you can see the beautiful view of Heidelberg, the streets and the castle. Will recommend living there :)

The accessibility is excellent, right in front of the bustling street. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. However, the room was a bit cold, like a military training camp. Also, it's important to note that the bathroom and shower are outside the room.

Amazing location and such a warm place to stay, Cleanliness is clearly a top priority here! The location couldn’t be better: the old town and the castle are right outside the door, and you can even see Heidelberg Castle just by looking up. It’s about a ten-minute walk uphill to the castle and less than ten minutes to the bridge. There’s also a bus stop downstairs with a direct connection to the main train station. I truly love this place. It’s my first choice in Germany, and honestly, I would come back to Heidelberg just to stay here again.  The owner and staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, and everything is spotlessly clean. The guests are friendly, respectful and quiet, which makes it easy to meet people while still feeling relaxed. Every bed has its own power socket, there’s a female-only bathroom and shower, fresh bed linen, lockers, a spacious kitchen and a cozy common room. I especially loved the photo wall, the guest book and the world map with pins. Free coffee and milk , hair dryer available. The heating is great, the view outside the window is beautiful, and there’s even a small balcony garden. In the cold German winter, this place truly warmed my heart. It’s honestly my favorite hostel. I really hope to come back!

Hands down, this was the best hostel I've stayed at in Europe. While the facilities were excellent, the staff's incredible kindness truly made this place special. I arrived early after a night train, intending just to drop off my luggage, but was immediately met with a warm welcome. They even prepared a spot for me to rest well before the official check-in time, which was incredibly thoughtful and much-needed. The facilities are top-notch; they offer complimentary cereal, coffee, and tea in the kitchen. The location is also unbeatable, right at the foot of Heidelberg Castle, making it incredibly convenient for sightseeing. I would absolutely choose this hostel again on my next visit. Highly recommended! ☺️

That was soooo amazing to have couple nights in this accommodation, highly recommend.

Among all the hostels I stayed at during my 40-day trip across Europe, this one truly stood out. The front desk staff were incredibly kind and delightful. Even though I had booked a mixed-gender dorm and hadn't made any specific requests, they thoughtfully moved me to a female-only dorm. This made my memories of Heidelberg truly wonderful.