🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany
Hostel ’68
📍 Ingrimstraße 36, 69117 Heidelberg-Altstadt, Germany
A sua permanência — Hostel ’68
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A propriedade — Hostel ’68
Hostel ’68 sits in a converted 1960s office block near Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof — think clean, budget-conscious design with a social edge. The lobby doubles as a bar where backpackers and solo travellers swap tips over cheap beer; you’re here for location and value, not frills. It suits anyone who prioritises a cheap bed and easy train connections over charm or quiet.
Crónicas de Heidelberg
Heidelberg survived WWII almost intact, preserving its Baroque Altstadt and the ruined Heidelberg Castle, a 13th-century landmark that inspired Romantics like Goethe. The university, founded in 1386, defines the city’s identity: a young, international student population fills beer halls and riverside meadows. Post-war reconstruction added modernist science campuses, but the cobbled Hauptstrasse remains Germany’s longest pedestrian shopping street. Today it’s split between tourism, research and a laid-back café culture.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Heidelberg →Melhores meses
May and September offer warm, settled weather (18–22°C) without July’s crowds. Early June works too, before school holidays hit.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August is peak season; Heidelberg fills with families and American tourists. Hotel prices jump 30–40%. The Heidelberg Castle Festival (music and theatre) runs June–August, adding evening demand.
Orçamento da temporada
April and October: cooler (8–15°C) but cheaper rooms by 20–25%, fewer queues at the castle and Philosophenweg.
Tempo e embalagem
Heidelberg’s valley location traps humid air, so summer afternoon thunderstorms are common. Pack a light rain jacket and a pair of sturdy walking shoes, even in June.
Livro City Briefing — Heidelberg
- The Hauptbahnhof tram stop is undergoing renovation until late 2026 – expect platform changes and temporary bus replacements for lines 24 and 26.
- New cycle lanes on the Neckar river path now connect the Altstadt directly to the Neuenheim district; hotel guests can rent bikes from the station kiosk.
- Summer 2026 construction on the Kornmarkt square may cause noise in the Altstadt, but the castle funicular runs normally.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel ’68, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 1st floor (ground floor) for easier access and a potentially quieter stay, as the main street noise is more pronounced on the upper floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 3rd floor, as they are farthest from the stairs and may require more effort to carry luggage, and potentially experience more street noise.
Best views
Unfortunately, there are no views to speak of, given the hotel's location in a relatively narrow street.
Quietest floors
The 1st floor is likely the quietest, being closest to the stairs and away from the main street.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise from Ingrimstraße 36, especially on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Insider tips
If you're driving, consider parking at the Parkhaus P13 (Neckarstaden 2, 5-minute walk) and take note of the €18 per 24h fee. If you have mobility issues, call ahead to arrange for assistance with accessing the hotel via the side ramp.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalações do hotel — Hostel ’68
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 50 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up; no login required — just accept terms on landing page
No lift — all rooms are on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors, accessible only by stairs
No daily newspaper service; TV in common lounge shows German public channels; building is a 19th-century inn with original exposed timber beams
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00; late check-out possible until 13:00 for €10 surcharge
Free luggage storage in a locked room behind reception, available from 10:00 to 16:00
Step-free entrance via side ramp (call ahead); no lift; corridors and doors min 70 cm wide; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus P13 (Neckarstaden 2, 5-minute walk) at €18 per 24h; no EV charging
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (mandatory, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: €20 per key or a credit card imprint taken at check-in; incidentals hold €50 per stay
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Heiliggeistkirche (120 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Jesuitenkirche (381 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Peterskirche (639 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Providenzkirche (860 m · ~11 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Sofienquartier — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Barockgarten — 359 m · ~4 min walk
Haus Cajeth — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Zwinger1 und Zwinger3 — 302 m · ~4 min walk
Oberer Fauler Pelz (Ost) — 315 m · ~4 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walk
Greif-Apotheke — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Bäckerei und Altstadt-Markt — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Alte Brücke — 238 m · ~3 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof and tourist offices, which give poor rates.
Major credit and debit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless payment common; smaller cafes and bakeries may prefer cash.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service); small change for taxis; €1-2 per night for hotel housekeeping.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery/cafe, around €2.50.
Döner kebab or currywurst at a street stand, €4-6; bakery sandwich, €3-5.
Pizza or pasta at a casual Italian place, €8-12 for a main.
Hauptstrasse and the market square have stalls and food stands for bratwurst, crêpes, and Döner; also the area around Bismarckplatz.
Aldi, Lidl, and Rewe are common; Netto and Penny also present.
H&M, C&A, and Zara on Hauptstrasse; second-hand shops in the Altstadt.
Day ticket for trams/buses in Heidelberg zone, €7.20 (2024 price); from Frankfurt Airport, take the Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn regional train (RE 68) for around €15-20.
Visit the Philosophenweg and castle grounds for free views; buy a Heidelberg Card for discounts on attractions and transport; eat at student-frequented spots for affordable meals.
É bom saber — Heidelberg
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Emergency Contacts
HeidelbergWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Heidelberg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel ’68
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Greif-Apotheke — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Find train tickets →Frankfurt Central Station (Hbf) → Heidelberg Central Station (Hbf)
💡 From FRA airport, take S-Bahn S8/S9 to Frankfurt Hbf (15 mins, €5), then FLIXTrain to Heidelberg. Arriving at Heidelberg Hbf, walk 500m south to the bus stop 'Bismarckplatz' for bus 32/33 to 'Bergheimer Straße' (2 stops).
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) – Fernbus stop → Heidelberg central bus station (Heidelberg Hbf)
💡 Get off at 'Heidelberg Hbf' then take tram 21 from the station to Bismarckplatz. FlixBus is cheap but often late – avoid if you have a tight check-in window.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → Kurpfalz-Residenz
💡 Book through 'Taxi Heidelberg' app to get a fixed price of around €95 if pre-arranged. Surcharge applies after 22:00 and on Sundays.
Bismarckplatz → Hotel Tannhäuser (stop: Bergheimer Straße)
💡 Buy a day ticket (€7.20) from the RNV ticket machine at Bismarckplatz if you’re exploring the Old Town; it covers all trams and buses within Heidelberg. Validate the ticket in the machine on the bus.
Central Station (Hbf) → Hotel Tannhäuser (stop: Bergheimer Straße)
💡 Line 24 runs directly from Hbf to Bergheimer Straße. From the tram stop, walk 200m north-east along Bergheimer Straße; the hotel is on your right, just before the junction with Dreikönigstraße.
Bismarckplatz → Kurpfalz-Residenz (via 'Kurfürsten-Anlage' stop)
💡 Trams run late but less frequently after 22:00. If you're coming from the hotel, the walk downhill to Bismarckplatz is quicker than waiting.
Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Kurpfalz-Residenz (via Bismarckplatz, then 5-min walk)
💡 Buy a Tageskarte (day pass) for €6.20 — covers unlimited local buses and trams. The hotel is a 300m walk up the hill from Bismarckplatz tram stop.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Stuttgart Airport (STR) → Hotel Tannhäuser (Heidelberg, near Bismarckplatz)
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer via Taxi Zentrale Heidelberg (06221 302030) to avoid surge pricing. The driver drops you directly at Hotel Tannhäuser’s side entrance on Bergheimer Straße.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Hostel ’68?
Request a room on the 1st floor (ground floor) for easier access and a potentially quieter stay, as the main street noise is more pronounced on the upper floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel ’68?
Avoid rooms on the 3rd floor, as they are farthest from the stairs and may require more effort to carry luggage, and potentially experience more street noise.
Is Hostel ’68 noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise from Ingrimstraße 36, especially on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel ’68?
Unfortunately, there are no views to speak of, given the hotel's location in a relatively narrow street.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel ’68?
If you're driving, consider parking at the Parkhaus P13 (Neckarstaden 2, 5-minute walk) and take note of the €18 per 24h fee. If you have mobility issues, call ahead to arrange for assistance with accessing the hotel via the side ramp.
What time is check-in at Hostel ’68?
Check-in at Hostel ’68 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel ’68 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 50 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up; no login required — just accept terms on landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel ’68?
€2.50 per person per night (mandatory, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel ’68?
Döner kebab or currywurst at a street stand, €4-6; bakery sandwich, €3-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel ’68?
Day ticket for trams/buses in Heidelberg zone, €7.20 (2024 price); from Frankfurt Airport, take the Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn regional train (RE 68) for around €15-20.
When is the best time to visit Heidelberg?
May and September offer warm, settled weather (18–22°C) without July’s crowds. Early June works too, before school holidays hit.
Principais atrações em Heidelberg
💡 Go early morning around 7am before the crowds. The light on the castle from the bridge is best at sunrise. The brass monkey statue near the south end is a local good-luck charm; rub its tail for luck.
💡 Walk across the bridge at 8 am to see the student crews training on the river below. No entry fee to cross or view the gate.
💡 Visit the rooftop terrace (free access via stairs) for a quiet, little-known view over the Old Town and castle. No photos allowed in the reading room.
💡 Entry is free but there are guided tours at 11am and 3pm on weekdays. You can just walk in during opening hours if the hall isn't booked for an event. Check the university noticeboard outside for closures.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the castle. Entry is from the Schlangenweg lane near the Theodor-Heuss-Brücke.
💡 Skip the paid interior tour if you're on a budget. Instead, walk the Philosopher's Path on the opposite bank for a postcard view of the castle and bridge together.
💡 Look for the 'Professors' Row' near the main entrance. The cemetery is quiet and often empty of tourists. Entry is free and maps are available at the gate.
💡 Start from the Linsenteichweg staircase near the Old Bridge. The best photo spot is at the small stone pavilion halfway along, not the main bench. Wear decent shoes—it's a steady climb.