Just 984 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 2461 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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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Heidelberg

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Manuel
    United States United States
    exceptionally friendly staff. did go out of their way to make things possible for me and they even research cultural aspects of their guests to make sure everyone is happy. free breakfast snacks (muesli, granola, corn flakes etc) as well as...
  • Lucas
    Germany Germany
    The location was perfect for being in the center of the city. Really close to the castle and the bridge. Just a couple minutes walk to the bridge where you can take exceptional pictures of the city. The hostel was also super clean and the bathroom...
  • Enas
    Germany Germany
    It's very cozy . The location is perfect and so is the coffee .
  • Diana
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The owner went way above & beyond to be hospitable. She even let me store my stuff there until my midnight bus departure from the station close by. BEST LOCATION POSSIBLE, bus stop right in front of hostel & only a short 7 minute ride from station
  • Brenna
    United States United States
    I loved everything about my stay here. You are just about as close to the castle as you can be, but still in town so you can go to the supermarket, local restaurants, and the Christmas market if you’re there November-December. The hostel was very...
  • Xiaoyu
    China China
    Perfect location, 1 minutes to the bus stop and close to the castle. Very nice Staff. They really helped me a lot.
  • Sayali
    United States United States
    I stayed in a 6 bed dorm. The room was spotless - so was the bathroom. Hostel is conveniently located in the old town area. Staff were kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Other people living in the hostel were super cool and friendly too!
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    This hostel was fantastic. We don't stay in hostels often because we find them to be generally lacking in comfort and amenities but Lotte went above and beyond. The staff were friendly and responsive. The room was clean and comfortable. The lounge...
  • Steven
    United States United States
    The double room upstairs was fantastic. There is a shared kitchen and bathroom the kitchen fully equipped. At the kitchen dining room table is an extraordinary view of the hill outside and the schloss castle. truly beautiful and romantic to be...
  • Cindi
    United States United States
    A Heavenly Hostel, which felt much more like home in a close friends house. It was sparkling clean, friendly with nice guests, the staff was absolutely amazing, caring and generous, and you could see that they really did all possible to provide...

Area info

Amenities of Lotte - The Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking 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

House rules
Lotte - The Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the property in advance if you plan to arrive later than 22:00.

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