The Independent Hostels of Germany are a network of private, independent hostels from all over Germany. Each network member offers inexpensive yet centrally-located accommodation with excellent quality and a clear focus on the needs of the independent traveller. Our hostels are cheaper than hotels, more fun and have more character than the big chain hostels.



Stay different ...

Each hostel is as individual as its owner. Our smallest member hostel is the Peanuts Hostel in Kiel with only 8 beds, while our largest member, the Amstel House Hostel in Berlin, has more then 350 beds. All our hostels are owner-operated.  Many owners are themselves passionate backpackers and have their own long and varied experiences. In turn, they run their hostels with heart and soul.

For backpackers, families, groups or professional reasons ...

As varied as the hostels and the destinations themselves are the wide range of features that each hostel has to offer. While more European travellers and those on a world tour are travelling to big cities by and large, many of our smaller hostels also offer unique services to guests: from family rooms to artistically-designed rooms to group packages. Whether a desk in the room or assistance for those seeking an apartment of their own is needed - most hostels make such requests possible. Our descriptions help future guests decide on a property best suited to their needs. Since hostels are primarily for the individual guest, there are many ways to meet their expectations - and even exceed them!

Everywhere in Germany ...

Our member hostels are everywhere: from Kiel to Freiburg and from Trier to Dresden; one is even located in a National Park. You´ll find 61 hostels in 34 locations. No matter where you decide to travel to, one of our hostels is sure to be nearby.

Unlimited Service ...

From extensive breakfasts to departing gifts, from late check-outs to free bicycle hires, from book exchanges to city tours or from saunas to laptop-recharging stations - our hostels are adapted to fit your needs.

Cheap ...

Hostels are known for their discounted prices - and not only in dormitories. Many include free services such as wireless internet, tea and coffee, maps, extensive city and travel information to make your stay particularly worthwhile.

Quality ...

We pay special attention to the quality of each of our member hostels. Each hostel is a recommendation for the others, therefore, we do not want a black sheep in our family. We only accept hostels that meet certain quality criteria: dormitory beds in shared rooms must outnumber private rooms and community room(s), a guest kitchen and luggage storage must be available for guest use. We will verify such characteristics before membership is granted and regularly monitor them through online hostel reviews. We will speak directly to our members should any problems arise. Thus, we can guarantee that in each of our hostels each individual guest is of the utmost importance and our hostels offer considerably above-average performance on the market.

Last, but not least ...

Encounters with others make every trip worthwhile. The distinguishing features of any hostel are its warmth, sociability, and openness. In no other type of accommodation can you meet other like-minded travellers from all over the world as quickly and hassle-free, and nowhere are you closer to the local culture - as in a true backpacker hostel.