Alright, now that's what a hostel is supposed to be like! Great, central location 10 mins on foot…read morefrom the main train station, ten mins on foot to the city centre, major tram station just in front. The building is just breathtakingly beautiful with high ceilings, wooden floors and lots of stucco. The rooms are very clean, everything seems brandnew and well taken care of. I slept supergood in a comfortable bed with cosy sheets and I can report that not all rooms are exposed to street noise;) The hostel staff are just awesome, they are like family and helpful in finding your way around Leipzig. You can have breakfast here for a meagre 3,5EUR as well. Wifi is free (and it works, too!). There's a foosball and a bar and a lounge and and andWhat I'm trying to say is, when you come to Leipzig, check into the Sleepy Lion, that's basically the point I'm trying to make here;-)

I tend to avoid hostels like the plague but a friend of mine convinced me that this hostel was nice…read moreand I decided to take a chance. I wasn't disappointed. My only real complaint was that I was on the 4th floor, had a VERY heavy suitcase and there's no lift. It took about 20mins just for me to manage to get up the stairs. This probably won't be a problem for most as I think most people that stay in hostels tend to have backpacks. Hence the term 'backpackers hostel' Anyway, once I finally made it to the room I was pleasantly surprised. I was sharing with 2 friends and the room was very spacious with 3 single beds. There was a little entrance hall where we could keep our luggage and this entrance hall also lead to the large bathroom. The room was very clean and bright and the beds were surprisingly comfortable. A basic buffet breakfast was included in the price and although it wasn't anything special it was pleasant enough and the coffee was good. If you're on a budget, I'd recommend this hostel and believe me, I never thought I'd recommend a hostel to anyone!

From the owner: Herzlich Willkommen im freundlichen Hostel "Louise20"!…read more Ihr findet uns mitten im Kulturviertel Dresden- Neustadt, nicht weit vom historischen Stadtkern entfernt. Wir sind bekannt für eine besonders familiäre und gemütliche Atmosphäre. Sauberkeit und Service werden bei uns groß geschrieben. Die Preise bleiben dennoch klein. Ein freundliches und hilfsbereites Team erwartet Euch und möchte Euren Aufenthalt in Dresden zu einem ganz besonderen Erlebnis werden lassen. Wir bieten Euch: - ruhige und gemütliche Zimmer zum wohlfühlen als Standard- oder als Komfortzimmer, - Aufenthaltsräume mit TV, Reiselektüre aus der Region in verschiedenen Sprachen, Spielesammlungen für jedes Alter, - eine komplett eingerichtete Küche zur Selbstverpflegung - Internet und W-Lan in der Lobby und teilweise auf dem Zimmer, - tagsüber gratis verschiedene Tee- und Zuckersorten mit Gebäck zur Selbstbedienung, - und unsere Überraschung - ein einzigartiges Frühstücksbuffet für jeden Geschmack

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.

These days I'm more of a hotel guy, so a positive rating of a hostel from me may still need a…read more1-star inflation from the reader. Hostel Downtown is well run. Probably the most unique part of the place is a full calendar of weekly activities costing between free and just 2-3 euro. Free walking tours, beer tours, pub crawls, free communal dinners, etc. - they really have thought of a lot, and the staff who guide it are really quite good. The accommodation is basic, as you'd expect and as is the point of hostel life (other than the community element, of course. It's a big place and feels more like a hotel (6 floors, quite broad as well). That said, each morning we awoke to hallway noise because the walls aren't so thick. Invariably when we checked, it was the cleaning staff chatting away on cell phones right in the main hallway - not other guests. This was the most annoying part of our stay and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Communal areas are well apportioned and probably the best effort at forcing people to chat with each other during their stay. Food storage is easy to manage and there's plenty of it. Left luggage is easy as well, and right in front of reception for easy monitoring. Coffee is cheap, and breakfast it's included for just 4 euros for everything, all you can eat. It's very central, and as a result not the cheapest hostel you'll find - a twin room for 2, en suite, ran us 75 euro per night. But again, if you're hotel people looking for a good hostel experience, this would certainly be it.

Such a nice hostel! There is no AC, but they give you plenty of fans, which really helps. The front…read moredesk ladies were so sweet and friendly. They gave me a towel for free! They had recommendations and really wanted us to be at home.

This was a great hostel to stay! It is several floors and I stayed on the third floor, but it was…read morekind of nice to get some exercise walking up all of those stairs after stuffing myself full of goulash! The hostel was a little tricky to find at first--mainly because I couldn't figure out where Old Town Square was. The directions they give on the hostelworld website were pretty good, but I would add that when you get off at the Mustek stop you should turn right at the New Yorker. Once you have acclimated yourself to the city you realize that the hostel is in a great location-- situated between Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. I stayed in a 5 person room and half the time I was there it was empty so I had the room to myself! (Keep in mind I visited in November.) There is a common area with a tv and some comfy couches, a kitchen area, and bathrooms on every floor. The downside to the place was that there was a women's bathroom on every floor except on the third floor where I was staying :( The place was pretty safe as you needed a code to get in and all rooms locked with a key. There was free wifi available, but on the third floor it barely worked- I figured it was the price I paid staying in a such a cool building. Finally, the people who worked at the hostel were great! Everyone was super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The last night I was there I was even offered a wake up call in the morning-- which had I not taken him up on his offer, I would have missed my flight! Totally recommend!!!

Pros: - The best location you can get for that price (3…read moreminutes walk to the Central Place) - There is a police station across the street for some safety feeling placebo - Rooms are very big - Going right up the street there is a gallery where you can find an exchange house (with no commissions) and pizza slices for 35 kc. There is also a market nearby - Staff speaks Spanish Cons - WiFi does not reach the rooms, it only works at common places and the signal is very intermittent. Patience! - They only take cash - Only cereals for breakfast and a ham cheese sandwich - No air conditioning (like most places in Prague) - Towels not included - Toilet paper... Not the best quality. Haha

Nice spot to stay with decent breakfast in the morning. Affordable prices . Encountered Good crowd…read moreof people staying here. A bit off but still not too far from major attraction.

This hostel just keeps getting better and better. I stayed here last Spring, and they have since…read moreupdated their common areas to include a bar/cafe and larger dining area. Their breakfast is still excellent but doesn't require sign-ups in the advance anymore because their capacity is better. This makes for a somewhat more social experience, as prior comments mentioned how quiet it can be for a hostel. This stay, instead of the usual hostel rooms, I also stayed with someone in one of the private rooms, and it was just as good as a normal hotel room in terms of decor, design, and space. The only thing lacking was maybe some toiletries, which you can try to get obtain from the front desk. It was really well done and the wifi worked well.

Great location, breakfast and linens included. Nice bathrooms…read more Only downside: The room was really hot all day and night, though.

Il cityherberge offre stanze di due categorie: hotel oppure ostello. La differenza sostanziale è…read moreche nelle camere dell'ostello il bagno è al piano: entrambe le tipologie di stanze sono arredate con lo stesso stile, includendo sempre asciugamani e coperte...quindi niente camerate. I miei genitori hanno alloggiato nella parte hotel mentre io ho optato per l'ostello: stanze stupende e super comode per entrambi! Un'altra differenza è la televisione in camera (solo per l'hotel). La struttura mette a disposizione una cucina per gli ospiti dell'ostello e internet è gratuito con connessione veloce in tutta la struttura. Posizione centrale: piena Altstadt, a 100m dalla fermata "Pirnaischer Platz", uno dei punti di cambio delle linee principali . Prezzo ottimo: noi abbiamo pagato 44euro per 2 pax in camera doppia ostello, colazione inclusa (ottima e abbondante). L'hotel/ostello, oltre alla cucina comune, mette a disposizione dei propri ospiti tutta una serie di spazi arredati con gusto e rafinatezza. La prima stanza che si nota entrando è la lounge con a disposizione ad uso gratuito TV, WII, giochi in scatola e qualche libro. Il bar è aperto 24h su 24. La lounge ha un'area separata riservata ai fumatori. Nei piani c'è poi uno spazio apposito con divani, poltrone e TV, anche qua è possibile o rilassarsi guardando la TV. La cucina per gli ospiti è completamente accessoriata, con anche forno , frigo e lavastoviglie. C'è un tavolino, ma nel caso fosse occupato o vogliate mangiare "in pace", c'è una sala da pranzo con un tavolo più spazioso proprio accanto alla cucina. Il servizio di reception è attivo 24h su 24, cosi come il servizio di sorveglianza. La colazione è a buffett "all you can eat": pane e fette di diverse tipologie, marmellate, nutella, miele, burro, yogurts, succhi di frutta, spremuta d'arancia, caffè, tè, latte (freddo e caldo), 3-4 tipi di cereali e muesli, frutta fresca e poi la parte salata con affettati, formaggi e verdure varie. Ogni tanto c'era anche una torta appena sfornata o uno yogurth alla frutta preparato con frutta fresca dalla cuoca. C'è anche a disposizione un ristorante per il pranzo (prezzi da 3.50 euro) e oltre a dolci e bibite varie, offre sempre una scelta di tre diversi piatti completi. Ho notato che offrono sempre una scelta più "internazionale" e un piatto invece tipico. Per chi va in Germania per la prima volta: la cucina tedesca può essere pesante, ma sempre molto gustosa e saporita. Lo staff è disponibile e a disposizione per consigli e idee su cosa fare in città ed eventi. Potete anche prenotare una bici, ideale per un giro sulla riva dell'Elba (Primavera - Estate). Un po' di consigli sulla città e cosa vedere. Dresda centro-città si divide principalmente in due aree: Neustadt e Altstadt. La Neustadt è la parte giovane e più viva, piena di ristorantini, pub, negozi alternativi, palazzi artistici - quindi raccomandata per mangiare e la sera...ma risulta a volte troppo rumorosa per dormire. Altstadt invece è la parte storica dove potete semplicemente passeggiare in giro e vedere la Frauenkirche (la chiesa simbolo della città), il castello e il giardino interno dello Zwinger. Se avete voglia e tempo di visitare un museo, lo Zwinger si divide in quattro aree e richiede almeno 5-6 ore. Mentre il Residenzschloss (il castello) in 3 ore potete vedere i due piani principali. Info musei: www.skd.museum. La sera potete facilmente raggiungere la Neustadt con il tram (5 minuti). I trasporti a Dresda sono ben organizzati e anche di notte c'è un servizio garantito ogni circa 30-40 minuti, anche per questo credo sia una città molto "sicura". Il Cityherberge è situato a 50m dal Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, gratuito il venerdì dalle 15 alle 18; ottimo per chi viaggia con bambini in quanto ha un'area dedicata ed è particolarmente interattivo. Sempre nelle vicinanze c'è il Großer Garten, un parco grandissimo ideale per una passeggiata con i bimbi, jogging, o una birra la sera (ci sono due Bier Garten). Se arrivate in macchina, il Cityherberge offre un parcheggio custodito per circa 3,50 euro al giorno - anche per campers e pullman. Se volete raggiungere in areo Dresda, controllate anche Easyjet su Berlino, in quanto è molto più economico - poi c'è un Bus (giusto davanti all'uscita dell'aereoporto) ogni ora che in 2 ore e con 18 euro vi porta a Dresda. In treno, ci sono due stazioni principali a Dresda, quella in Altstadt è la stanzione centrale: Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Per chi viaggia per lavoro, offrono anche sale conferenze e uffici con servizio catering. La città è un gioiello, merita proprio di essere vista! Buon viaggio!