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Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg

Enjoy a meal with breathtaking views or take a moment to unwind on the charming terrace. A warm welcome awaits near historic Heidelberg Castle.

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Terrace/patio - Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg (Heidelberg)
A bar area with shelves of bottles, glasses, and a cash register. - Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg (Heidelberg)
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a green booth, and a mounted animal head on the wall. - Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg (Heidelberg)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling light fixture. - Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg (Heidelberg)
A bar setting with a drink dispenser, a large jar labeled "APEROL 1919", and a glass with a strawberry garnish. - Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg (Heidelberg)
Heidelberg's charm is palpable at Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg, where you can savor a meal at the restaurant or unwind on the scenic terrace. With in-room WiFi, an elevator, and smoke-free premises nearby Heidelberg Castle awaits.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room, Non Smoking | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden floor, and a door to the right.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Heidelberg City Centre, a neighborhood in Heidelberg, is home to Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park and Unterer Neckar, while Antikenmuseum mit Abguss-Sammlung and Körperwelten Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hockenheim Racing Track or SAP Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Heidelberg travel guide
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Fahrtgasse 1, Heidelberg, 69117

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a statue in front.
    Heidelberg University Library
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic building with ornate lion sculptures and a green-topped tower.
    University of Heidelberg Old Campus
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic building with a pointed roof and large windows, surrounded by colorful buildings and a public square with people and outdoor seating.
    Church of the Holy Spirit
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A bustling outdoor café with wicker tables and chairs, surrounded by colorful buildings and pedestrians.
    Marktplatz
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A historic castle with a round tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a village in the valley.
    Heidelberg Castle
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt S-Bahn
    3 min drive
  • Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop
    9 min walk
  • Mannheim (MHG)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • coffee nerd
    4 min walk
  • Cafe Extrablatt
    5 min walk
  • Hemingway's
    1 min walk
  • River Café
    6 min walk
  • Südseite - specialty coffee
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg located?

Located in Heidelberg City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Neckar Valley-Odenwald Nature Park and Heidelberg Castle. Christ and Providenzkirche are also within 10 minutes. Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Heidelberg (West) Central Station Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hemingway's Hostel Heidelberg Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great area, good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Hemingway Hostel is a hidden gem. Location, character, friendly staff and absolutely delectable food including plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, it has it all. Book this place for an unforgettable stay in the beautiful city of Heidelberg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margeaux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emma (?) at the bar made moving 90kgs of baggage up and down those stairs worth it. Great location, cool atmosphere, awesome staff. Upper floors are ideal for light travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel had comfortable beds and a good view of the river. It was quiet at night despite the restaurant below. Linens and towels provided. Many flights of steps to get to the room. Not a private bathroom as listed here. Shared the bathroom with one other room on the floor. The shower did not drain. We told the staff but it was unable to be fixed. Hemingway's Hostel was close to the transit stop and about 2km to the hbf. Shopping, dining, and the local attractions are within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, comfortable, friendly staff. Acoustics were terrible. To noisy, people talking part midnight until 2 am. High street noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to the main shopping area and just a short walk from other bars and restaurants, The hotel has a bar-restaurant on the ground floor, it has no lift, this is to be expected in an old building but I was on the 4th floor and caring my suit case all the way up the stairs left me out of breath, it has a shared bathroom but it was only shared between my room and 2 others, I never had any issues and it was very clean, the room included a kettle and a tv with english tv channels, the only down side is the hotel does not do breakfast, despite this the price was very cheap, I will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had booked only one night for Heidelberg, as part of a longer stay in Germany. I decided not to check into the hostel until after 4:30 PM that day. I brought my luggage and had to take it up two flights of stairs. I was aware that there was no elevator. I also did not have a private bathroom, so I had to wait my turn to use it. The bathroom was clean. As I did not go anywhere from 5 PM to about 7 AM, I can't really say anything about after hours reentry. Checkout was simple, just drop the keys in a small box and then just leave the property. I wish I had booked a longer stay, so that I could explore Heidelberg a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located Hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with friendly staff, right next to the Altstadt.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was pretty run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy property conveniently located to old town. Room and shared bathroom were clean. It is just a room as there is no service from the bar staff downstairs or common areas to sit. Beware there are many flights of steep stairs.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Junchao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Condition matches the cost; but the floor needs be repaired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very acceptable hostel

Great if you want a 'vibe' - the bar downstairs was crammed and jolly. All rooms involve climbing at least two flights of steep stairs (think Netherlands). Comfy clean room (with TV!, but not washbasin). Sometimes had to wait for shared toilet/shower room. Picturesquely situated by the river and not far from pretty Altstadt. Quite a trek from the station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Itsumi

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
狭い階段を荷物を持って上がらねばならず、上がると真っ暗で不安になりました。 部屋の鍵は古くてなかなか開閉出来ず(昔の鍵スタイルで)、おまけに締めても木製のドアと壁の間に隙間があり、部屋の中気が細く見えるのが不安でした。洗面台、トイレ、シャワーも共用でいちいち施錠して使用するのが(鍵がかかりにくいので余計に)煩わしかったです。 部屋には洗面台も水道もティシュも無く、唯一良いなと思ったのは窓からの眺めでした。 リピートは無いかな〜(^◇^;)、、
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dorit

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schmale Treppen, undichte Fenster, knarzender Fußboden
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Valeri Eva

Liked: Cleanliness
Die Einrichtung des Zimmers war sehr ansprechend. Ein hoher, heller Raum mit schöner, farblich frischer Ausstattung und schönem Blick auf Kastanienbäume und auf den Neckar. Störend war, dass man den Raum nicht abdunkeln kann und es morgens früh hell wurde. Das Gemeinschaftsbad ist ziemlich klein aber sauber und ordentlich. Praktisch ist, dass man zu Fuß schnell in der schönen Altsttadt ist und am Neckar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Schoon maar luidruchtig

De netheid was ruim voldoende echter bij iedere stap kraakte de vloer behoorlijk en dat gold ook voor de buren die midden in de nacht thuis kwamen en niet echt meteen gingen slapen
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie beschrieben.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Birgit

Die Lage ist toll, man ist mittendrin. Das Bad mussten wir mit einem 2. fremden Zimmer teilen und im 3. Stock war es sehr warm, da half auch der Ventilator wenig, den wir die ganze Nacht durchlaufen lassen mussten.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Einfache Unterkunft in sehr schöner Lage. Preis-Leistung super.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sabine

Die Nähe zur Altstadt, die Einrichtung der Zimmer, unkomplizierter Check-Inn und Check-Out, super war, dass wir unserer Gepäck noch dort unterstellen konnten! Es ist, trotz Bar unten, in den Zimmer sehr ruhig!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rebekka

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr zentral
Verified review

8/10 Good

SAID

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très bien situé dans la vieille ville
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hostel is centrally located on the edge of the Old Town. There is no elevator, so it is not handicap accessible. The toilet and bath are down a short hallway and shared with the other people staying on the hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cordula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Top Lage am Neckar - preiswert -

Das Personal war super freundlich und hilfsbereit! Die Lage am Neckar ist perfekt, man ist gleich zu Fuß in der Altstadt! Das Gemeinschaftsbad im Dachgeschoss ist modern und zweckmäßig! Man sollte gut zu Fuß sein, da man auch in den 4.Stock nur über eine Treppe gelangt! Auf einer schönen Terrasse kann man die Live Musik und das Essen am Abend genießen! Treffpunkt der Jugend! Leider gibt es keine Parkplätze, konnte aber mein E-Bike auf dem Schulhof abstellen!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021