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About this property
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 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nita
United States
“Staff was welcoming, showed us around, helped with laundry, oriented us to local sites and food!” - Sevval
Germany
“The common room was so cozy, the bed was comfortable and I enjoyed the free cereals and the coffee the hostel provided us in the kitchen also I was able to cook dinner as they also provide with all the kitchen utensils as well as a place in the...” - Trent
United States
“The staff was really friendly and super helpful. Everything was very clean and the beds were very comfy. I really enjoyed the lounge area, it was super cozy and social and the free coffee and cereal was really nice. Very good location. I would...” - Scott
United States
“Top tier. Comfortable bed. Excellent common spaces. Very kind staff.” - Cherry
Japan
“I loved the staff, they’re nice! Place is clean and is homey and comfy. People chatting in the common area, kitchen with free meals (cereal, milk and fresh fruit).” - Elmina
Ireland
“Perfect location! At the foot of the castle, and right next to the funicular station. The staff is super friendly, and rooms are really cute. Great value for money considering that we were right in the old town.” - Basel
Austria
“Location was perfect & the Hostess was very helpful, free coffee & locker key was unexpected.” - Farnaz
United States
“My lovely host was absolutely amazing — the kind of person who makes you wish you could stay longer in the city. It’s not every day that you arrive in a completely unfamiliar place and instantly feel at home. I was warmly welcomed, and my host...” - Benedict
Germany
“Central location, comfortable rooms, well equipped kitchen, cozy living room, small balcony, fast WiFi” - Rafael
Germany
“It's rare to see such a genuine hostel. You can see that the owners really care.”
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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
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.




The fine print
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.