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Comment by Jéronimo, France
June 2007
Pretty good but rather functionnal I had one night here in February 2001. I came late at night. very beautiful under snow. I didn't have to make a reservation and I found a bed. I could quite easily find it by taking a bus from the city centre. I had one night alone in the more recent building in a four- or six-bed room so I couldn't find many people to talk with. I can remember I got up to late to have breakfast.
Comment by A Dawson, UK
May 2007
Access is via a steep hill which proved challenging for wheelchair users as barriers prevented vehicle access after 10 p.m., but once on-site, rooms were of a generous size and well equipped for those with restricted mobility and included grab rails and shower seats. The hostel is spotlessly clean with excellent food and bistro facilities.
Comment by Jim H
February 2007
I first stayed here in about 2000, and didn't have a great time due to the fact that the hostel was almost empty, but they still put me in a room with a really creepy guy that seemed to use industrial insect spray for deodorant, and another guy who seemingly had never heard of deodorant, or soap for that matter. This time was a lot happier, as it was during the 2006 World Cup, the hostel and town were busy, Germany had just won too so everyone was a in celebratory mood. The hostel does feel very institutional, but it was comfortable, had good bathrooms, and a big breakfast, although, unfortunately, like many German hostels, it's a fair trek from the city, and right at the top of a hill too.
Comment by kat
January 2006
As usual for an HI hostel, this place was a little pricey, but clean and quiet. The ride up the hill to the place was a little much after spending all day biking, but it was a great place to shower and crash for a night.
Comment by Juano
February 2005
This is a very nice and clean hostel, but it's a bit far from the city center, as well as not so cheap. Good choice, anyway.
Comment by Anonymous
December 2004
This place is very clean if somewhat sterile. It feels like a hospital ward in a way. But again, it's immaculately kept. It's located in a peaceful area outside the town. It takes 20 minutes by bus to get to downtown from here.
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