Rucksack Hotel Lübeck

Is the most marvellous place i've ever been. Píia, the owner is like a mother, open-minded, great relation, great woman. I feel like at home. i recommend it to everybody.

I found this hostel to be the most welcoming and homiest place that I've been to so far. The prices are reasonable and the advice from the owner, Piia, is priceless. The rooms are clean and warm, and there is no curfew. Everything is very flexible, including the kitchen that you have every right to use.

Entering this hostel it's a feeling of homecoming. Cozy atmosphere, good dormitories, nice staff, big kitchen and garden (unfortunately it was too cold to lie in the sun). It is situated just a 5-minute walk away from the historic city of Lübeck and the bus station. Me and my girlfriend can only recommend this place. We'll come back.

This hostel looks really nice. It has a little patio garden at the front with tables, chairs and a fountain. The landlady is interested in Feng Shui (ie. good vibrations) and puts effort in decorating the place. The kitchen and fridge can be used by guests. There is also a dinning/common area where backpackers can talk. There is no curfew because every guest is given a key. There aren't many dorms, only 3-4. If no beds are available, the landlady will let you sleep in a small bed in a corner. There are rooms of 2 (17 euros/bed/night), 4 (15 euros/bed/night), 6 and 8 beds (both 13 euros/bed/night). Some rooms have handicapped access. Bedlinen costs 3 euros a night. Breakfast is available upon request for 3 or 5 euros depending on what you want to eat. There are 2 showers and 2 toilets for each gender. The bathroom is quite small but it looks more cosy. It certainly is clean and functions well. The rooms are spacious. There are cupboards and you can get the key to lock them if you pay a 5 euros deposit. There are also extra covers if you are cold during the night. The hostel is on kanalstrasse close to the supermarket Aldi. When you are in front of Aldi and the river is on your right, walk straight ahead to the hostel just across the first street corner. The hostel is right next to a restaurant. I really recommend this place because the hostel looks really nice and original and because the landlady is so friendly and helpful. She also needs help sometimes so you can try asking for a job.

I was shocked at the atrocious service I received upon arriving. I even had a reservation and was turned away at the door. A couple of hours later, the same lady who told me off apologized via e-mail because she was "hungover" from a late night concert. Too bad for her, but that still doesn't excuse the rudeness. Otherwise, the place looked like it could have been fun. Too bad.