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Our top choices for Erlangen hostels

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a table with bottles, and a sign listing food and drink specials.

1. Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel

Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel
Nuremberg Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (460 reviews)
"My buddies loved this place, super easy and clean"
United States
Andre
The price is ￥10,712
￥11,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel
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2. a&o Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel

a&o Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Mitte
7.0 out of 10, Good, (864 reviews)
"Excellent location and 10 minutes walk to the train station/central bus station and the old town Christmas market "
Canada
Michelle
The price is ￥8,248
￥8,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
a&o Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate carvings and a symmetrical facade.

3. Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental
Nuremberg Old Town
5.2 out of 10, (132 reviews)
"Very nice staff, good location."
Germany
Alix
The price is ￥9,770
￥10,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel Continental
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a radiator, and a refrigerator.

4. 1/2/sleep Hostel Nürnberg Messe

1/2/sleep Hostel Nürnberg Messe
Sudoststadt
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (310 reviews)
"Simple room but totally sufficient. Friendly staff. Clean bathrooms. All good"
Germany
Robert
The price is ￥7,475
￥7,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
1/2/sleep Hostel Nürnberg Messe
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Top Erlangen Hotel Reviews

Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel

Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel, excellent location, nice size rooms, excellent breakfast. Perfect for strolling around Nuremberg"
Ben 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel

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Erlangen Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,324
Accommodation
8 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥7,998
Highest Price
￥11,462

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Erlangen?
Our travelers like these places to stay in the area, and they may offer budget-friendly rates: Holiday Inn Express Erlangen by IHG - 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Erlangen. You can take advantage of free WiFi and multilingual staff at this hotel. Hotel Bayerischer Hof - 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the heart of Erlangen. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Opernhaus U-Bahn and Plarrer U-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar at this hotel. Hotel Villa Erlen - 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from the heart of Erlangen. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Nuremberg Central Station and Nuremberg (ZAQ-Nuremberg Central Train Station). You can take advantage of free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cure Erlangen by IHG - 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the heart of Erlangen. 2-minute walk from Nuremberg Central Station for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of a restaurant, a bar, and a sauna at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Erlangen?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Erlangen is 33 inches.
What is there to see and do in Erlangen?
In general, Erlangen is known for its theaters, festivals, and college atmosphere. Major attractions include Nuremberg Christmas Market. Get out into nature with places like Schlossgarten, Erlangen Botanical Garden, and Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe. Cultural attractions include Siemens MedMuseum, Prehistory and Early History Collection at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, and Kunstmuseum Erlangen.
What's the best way to get to and around Erlangen while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Erlangen in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Nuremberg (NUE-Nuremberg Airport), located 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from the city center. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transit. Nearby metro stations include Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße S-Bahn, Erlangen-Bruck S-Bahn, and Eltersdorf S-Bahn. Train stations including Erlangen Station and Röthelheimpark-Zentrum Erlangen Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.

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