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Situated in Freiburg im Breisgau and within 700 metres of Freiburg Cathedral, Black Forest Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 1.6 km from Freiburg (Breisgau) Central Station, 5.1 km from Freiburg’s Exhibition and Conference Centre and 40 km from Europa-Park Main Entrance. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge. You can play table tennis at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Freiburg im Breisgau

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sanjeev
    Germany Germany
    Nice hostel, great staff and location. Common area is quite spacious and nice. Few more table would have been great for sitting!
  • Petteri
    Finland Finland
    Big lobby, living room and kitchen, very spacious feeling. Good location. I had to wait a bit upon my arrival due to shift change. Clean bathrooms. Comfortable bed. Guitars to borrow, and a workbench(!) for minor repairs or so. There had been a...
  • Eunjeong
    South Korea South Korea
    Staffs were very kind. The hostel allows you to put your baggage free of charge.
  • Murray
    Ireland Ireland
    Very cool vibe in the common area with pool table and ping pong
  • Natalia
    Albania Albania
    The location - it's a 15 min walk from the hostel to the downtown (main sights) There's a kitchen where you can cook whatever you want. Besides they make coffee and tea for free in the morning. There's a big lounge where you can relax and...
  • A
    Armin
    Austria Austria
    Very kind and supportive staff – my bus was delayed due to a snow storm, and they arranged a late check-in for me!
  • Katerynamg
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Great location, right down the old town and the river. Very beautiful street, with parking lots and a parking building if you are traveling by car. Room was clean, bed shits soft and clean also, beds are comfortable. They have free wifi. Really...
  • Guy
    Canada Canada
    Second time at the Black Forest hostel. Very clean hostel and our private room was quiet. Barely a 5-10 minute walk from the center of Freiburg.
  • Elnur
    Japan Japan
    The location of the hostel was good, as you can access the area by tram. The wifi worked well, and the common area was good to use. The staff was quite helpful and kind. Although I shared the room with ten people, it didn't feel noisy or...
  • Angelo
    Italy Italy
    The staff was very kind, welcoming me and explaining the common areas and the services of the structure. I stayed in the mixed dormitory for one night. The dormitory was spacious and clean, as were the bathrooms and the showers. The bed was...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Black Forest Hostel

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Galician

House rules
Black Forest Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18 years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking for groups of more than 4 persons different policies and conditions may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Black Forest Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Black Forest Hostel

  • Black Forest Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Table tennis

  • The prices at Black Forest Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Black Forest Hostel is 850 yards from the centre of Freiburg im Breisgau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Black Forest Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.