Now, I feel bad for giving this place only two stars. So I want to point out this review is based…read moreon my subjective experience, that her than how everyone may enjoy the hostel. The positive: this hostel is immaculately clean, very new and almost like a hotel. The staff are so lovely. Good location. Additional experiences. I arrived to a work site as things were being finished/fixed in the hostel. The tradesperson, after shouting for someone who worked there, called a member of staff for me who then arranged my key and room. Linen, a necessity for a backpacker generally, was extra. Got into my room. Very small hotel box room, with a chair and table so small people couldn't actually sit at it, one set of bunks and one single bed crammed in. This room, would be cosy with one bed. But 3 and superfluous furniture.. There was barely enough room on the floor to put bags. After the other two guests arrived, moving was a hazard. The communal spaces were cold, Spartan and echo-y. Rarely members of staff were present at reception. They place up a sign saying to call if you need anything any they'll come immediately. But, as a traveller, it's mr uncommon not to have a phone. And skype-calling may be an impossibility, with the Internet that constantly failed while I was there. All in all, it's hard to complain because it was.. Nice. In a weird way. It's pretty. It's clean. But, I won't stay here again. It's not the right place for me. The space feels like a hotel with too many beds put in. Little to no soul and for €36 for two nights, not really worth it when you compare it with other options. Maybe if you have a private room and treat it as a cheap hotel, you'd have a better experience.

Since 2004, I am the lead photographer for Europe's #1 make-over event Princess for one day,…read moretouring through premier hotels all around the world. It's not a casting show. It attracts local women who always dreamed of​ being photographed by a top photographer. While all hotels appreciate the business, we have now been contacting this hotel and particularly​ Mr, Dunger since October 2019. While mails have been ignored for months, on our calls a very kind Sebastian Groß ​assured the rooms we need were available and they would so much love to have us. Now, in February 2020, Mr.​ Dunger informs us that it is the hotel's policy to generally not host events like ours. I understand and accept this decision​, but entirely fail to understand why​ it took them five months to pass such key information​ to us. So if you plan an event there, you may want to be careful.

The hotel is very nice, well located and über clean. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious. The…read morerooms are new, clean and spacious and the bathroom was super clean. Why 4 stars and not 5? We were hit with a bill for two nights parking at 30 Euro per night. When booking on the Holiday Inn website, one is asked to add breakfast for max 2 people at 15 Euro. Why does the website not ask if one is interested in a parking space at 30 Euro per night? This would make it very clear that the parking at the hotel is not free. Still, I highly recommend the Holiday Inn in Zwickau.

Blow away The…read moreDomizil is my personal "Hotel of the year - and I have my share of hotels through my travels: It's a relatively small, family run hotel next to Erfurt's dome and citadel at the heart of Erfurts astonishing historic old city center. The rooms within the old building (17th century) are just recently renovated and have been tastefully but functionally furnitured: while it's nice the business traveller finds a desk to work and a comfortable chair. The TV in the room is actually a set you could think of having at home, lacking the annoying hotel TV services. Given all that, what actually blew me away was the great service: the owner herself, a very nice lady, takes care of the customers and insisted in my case to provide a breakfast (eggs, bread, cheese, ham, cappuccino, orange juice ...) at 5:30 in the morning. I tried to talk her out of it, she insisted, it gave me a great start. Their tag line "historic modern" can be extended to "historic, modern, home" - as Domizil (Latin for little home) suggests. Go there and love it like I do.

This is a gorgeous, historic hotel…read more The rooms are clean, comfortable, spacious, and very quiet. I love that the windows open. The breakfast buffet is one of the neatest, most luxurious things you will experience. There are saunas in the basement as well as a few pieces of fitness equipment. Some staff members are kind of brusque but perhaps that's the German way?

This art deco hotel is one of Germany's most historic hotels. Located in the center of Weimar it's…read morea luxurious and you'll be totally pampered.

Amazing staff and service. The receptionist, Jessica, went out of her way to give me…read morerecommendations of places to visit and eat while traveling the city. Highly clean with a social atmosphere. Right above a Texas style BBQ restaurant.

This hostel's major strength is that it's cheap. The hostel was overbooked when I stayed there…read morewith a group. You're forced to use an antiquated pay-for-internet-time system that works sporadically at best. The rooms are small. Showers are on a short timer. And, during a stay with a group, the hostel screwed up the reservation with no apology. If fact, the approach of the staff and the manager is that they're doing a favor by just being there. Maybe it works for Germans familiar with such an attitude. But if you're a foreigner be very wary of this place or at least be prepared to be insulted. There are alternative lodgings in Erfurt and Weimar. I would urge you to consider them.

I was a guest of local people at this restaurant. Going to a place like this is the reason I love…read moreto be with local people when I go out to eat. They know the good places, no matter how remote! I had Sauerbraten with Kloese with Semmel and green beans. The quality was excellent. There was nothing in the meat serving except first quality meat (not a trace of fat or gristle). Everything tasted delicious and the portions were large. Apparently this Gasthof has been in business for decades and is well-known by the people in the area, and at certain times it is quite busy. The Erzgebirge is beautiful, and this place is a great find. The Erzgebirge is known for their woodcarvings and the Gasthof Giegegruen is a museum of large carved figurines, some with multiple figures, and ceiling lights. My host knew of my interest, and since we were there in the middle of the afternoon, we made a tour of the entire facility to see the carvings. (My host pointed out that you can see where the wood was laminated in order to get a piece of wood large enough for the figurines. My host said using laminated wood was not characteristic of older Erzgebirge carvings. These are mostly large pieces, however, so I understand why they would use wood glued together before doing the carvings.. The carvings are skillfully done and a treat to see, especially such a large collection.) Do plan to visit the upstair, large rooms. The small buildings behind the Gasthof are exhibits of historic rooms, including a bakery and home arts. The animated baker and his son sing and tell about baking. The Disneyland-like technology is rather amazing given the location of the Gasthof. I speak enough German to get by, and you would need some German verbal skill in order to get the most out of the experience. We went back later in the day for ice cream sundaes, another great reason to visit the Gasthof! If visiting the Erzgebirge, which I highly recommend, the Gasthof Giegengruen is a MUST visit!

I throughly enjoyed the food, hotel accommodations and friendly helpful staff. I was impressed by…read morethe sense of history and simplicity shared here while having complete confidence in the service. My room, on the 3rd floor, had beautiful light, a completely modern bathroom/shower and comfortable bed. I would definitely return here again. This former home of educational/social theorist, Rudolph Steiner, gives the place a feeling of Weimar's early 20th century past as well as a focus on the natural comforts of pure food, clean surroundings, fresh flowers and polite interactions. I felt safe and cared for here and would recommend this charming place to travelers of all ages.

From the owner: Auf drei Etagen bieten wir 17 lichte Zimmer mit Flat-TV, Dusche und WC. Desweiteren steht Ihnen ein…read moreAppartment für 4 Personen zur Verfügung. Zentrumsnah gelegen können Sie alle Sehenswürdigkeiten in wenigen Fußminuten erreichen. Unser denkmalgeschütztes Haus verfügt nicht über einen Fahrstuhl. Die starken Arme unserer zuvorkommenden Mitarbeiter sind Ihnen jedoch gerne bei Ihrem Gepäck behilflich. Im hoteleigenen Restaurant bieten wir Ihnen in der Zeit von 7:30 bis 11:00 Uhr die Möglichkeit, den Tag mit einem gemütlichen Frühstück zu starten. Unser Frühstücksangebot finden Sie unter der Rubrik Restaurant. PKW Stellplätze sind kostenpflichtig in der Umgebung vorhanden. Wir helfen Ihnen gerne vor Ort weiter.

Breakfast was pretty good! However, there was a very unpleasant smell in the entire sitting area…read more(kinda like wet dog or cat). If that bothers you, stay away! But very good Desayunos Eggs!!

If you love Bach, this is hotel for you! Imagine have delicious coffee just feet away from St…read more Thomas Church and Bach's statue. The hotel is easily located near the town square, (we arrived by train and were able to walk there very easily with our luggage). The service is WONDERFUL, and the rooms are clean, quite, and have everything a traveler needs to be able to relax. There is an elevator for the upper floors. The breakfast is delicious and has many choices for all dietary preferences.

I liked this hostel and would stay there anytime again. The people that work there were very…read morefriendly and helpful. I rented a bed in a mixed 4-bed room. I guess if you are by yourself, want more privacy, and plan to stay longer than one night you should rent a room with fewer beds. Besides that, the room and bathrooms (for women) were very clean. They provide sheets and towels. I really liked that they have a patio, where I enjoyed a cigarette after a strenuous 12 hour flight + 6 hour train travel to Germany. (I hate Deutsche Bahn - they are late and unreliable.) Moreover, they have a common area with TV, several tables and chairs, and (YES!) free WiFi. Also, they have a kitchen where you can cook your own food, which is awesome especially if you stay longer. Really, this hostel is one of the best I've ever stayed in. It is within walking distance to the train station and close to central Leipzig - so no worries about that either. Ok, that's it.

From the owner: Das Central Globetrotter Hostel & Jugendherberge Leipzig findet Ihr direkt am Hauptbahnhof im…read moreZentrum von Leipzig. 24/7 geöffnet, gratis WLAN, Gästeküche und ein Hof zum Grillen sind bei Gästen besonders beliebt, Der Zoo Leipzig ist nur wenige Meter vom Hostel in Leipzig entfernt.

I stayed at this hotel in Leipzig for four nights during a trip to the city. it was a very good…read moreexperience overall. The hotel is located on Karl Liebknecht Straße, which is south of the city center, but easily within walking distance. I did not use any public transportation or taxis at all during this trip except to get to the airport. I was able to walk everywhere easily while staying at this hotel. However, if you are not a big walker please note it is maybe a 20 minute walk from the hotel to the city center where most of the attractions are. The staff was very friendly and helpful and there were no problems either at check in or check out. The hotel was very clean and seemed kind of modern looking. Rooms were small, but I would say they were slightly larger than what I would normally get in a German hotel for the price I was paying (from 44 to 54 Euros a night). This price is excellent for what you get here. The breakfast is an extra 11 Euros per night. I got the breakfast and it was worth it. It was pretty much the standard German breakfast with a nice selection of fresh rolls, cheese, cold cuts, and eggs. They did have scrambled eggs, which you don't see everywhere. The only real problem I would say with the hotel was that the wifi did not have the greatest signal or strength, and required you to re-logon every time you started a new session on your device. The television was good quality with many channels provided, with some in various non-German languages. The area directly around the hotel is great. There are loads of very nice cafes, restaurants, and bars right on Karl Liebknecht Straße. There's also an Aldi supermarket about a block away. The room had a little refrigerator, which was nice to store a few items I got from he store.

Lovely little boutique hotel. We stayed in a two-room suite on the ground floor, and it was clean…read moreand spacious with a microwave, sink and a mini fridge. The location is just around the corner from some great restaurants and bars in the Karli district. Staff is super friendly and helpful.