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Backpackers-Duesseldorf Reviews

Fuerstenwall 180, 40215, Dusseldorf, Germany

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82%Overall Rating

From 168 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 81%Location
  • 86%Staff
  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 81%Cleanliness

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83%

I had a nice time with friendly atmosphere with the staff and from the guest. I stayed only for two days ( unexpectedly I didn't got extension for my booking being the peak time) comparing the other hotel where I stayed and paid more this is the best place for value for you money. The only one unlikeness is the deadly staircase. Thanks to hostelworld.com and Backpacker for some memorable moments.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your review - I have to admid that we are NOT a hotel - we are a hostel.

53%

Very basic, thought it would be more charming (as shown on the pictures) very noisy,not a good smell in the private room or in the corridors downstairs.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

For the most part this hostel was great...clean rooms and facilities, nice lounge area and free internet. However, we did not appreciate the sneaky mandatory linen fee. If there is a mandatory linen fee, include it in the price. The breakfast was pretty boring as well...bread and condiments (and drinks).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Fantastic hostel! Owner was a bit sharp uncaring and inconsiderate to certain guests other than this nothing to complain about. Except it is the only hostel I have ever been to where they do not even take passport details of guests and address details......?......


100%

We were absolutely happy with our stay in Backpackers. Special thanks to Martin!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks Maria, for the nice review! But his name is Markus ;))

100%

nice quiet little place. felt like home. great staff with amazing breakfast. would stay again.


87%

Very friendly guy on reception, I think his name was Patrick, he was very happy to answer any questions we had, would definitely stay there again.


87%

The hostel was close to the action of the Altstadt, easy access to trams, very clean with great staff....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Nice location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (5 reviews)


53%

The hostel was full of families when I was there and there was a lot of noise because of that. Also there were a lot of older creepy guys. I didn't like the fact that there were only 2 toilettes in the first floor! and only 2 showers as well! It was located on a boring part of the town. I didn't feel very comfortable to be honest.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
1st. I guess 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms for 16 beds on the first floor are enough 2nd. Backpacking and the dormroom you are in is always a kind of a bingo game - sometimes you share the room with 5 girls and you are happy sometimes not and you are not. 3rd Our hostel is about 2km from the so called "longest bar in the world" - if we would be located there, I`m sure you would complain about the noise of the bars around ´cause you could´t find sleep. Most guests really appreciate the short way to the city. I´m really sorry that you where disappointed about everything.

70%

Decent hostel, but kind of in a sketchy feeling area although I didn't ever feel unsafe even at night. Transport is easy to access and the walk isn't bad to the main historic part. Staff was very willing to offer recommendations.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Very comfortable matress and one of the best hostel breakfast I ever had.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


73%

Overall was OK, breakfast was good but I think it is to small for the amount of beds.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi and thanks for your review. You are right, the breakfastroom is at the limit when the hostel is fully booked and a large group is having breakfast at the same time.

37%

Because they don´t have 24 hours reception I wrote them in advance informing of a late arriving. By the time I arrived they had change my room number so I had no blankets. Also, the girls where sleeping in the same room were not informed their room was not only for girls. The staff guy told me everything was all righ because I had mattress and started a discussion while one girl was still sleeping (8:30AM). I´ve received a a discount of 2 euros for the "misunderstanding".

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
You received a discount for the missing blankets, the girl on your room was already awake when I came in and the point that we have no single gender rooms is pointed out in our hostel description. I apologized for the mistake we made but you still came in at night, had a bed to sleep, had a shower and breakfast etc. but some guest are only waiting for a mistake of the hostel - did you expected that we don´t charge you at all? I guess so....

97%

Great hostel for meeting people to go out and party, or for just chilling out. Really important to remember that reception closes at 10pm so you need to request the door and room code, and also to make your bed with the sheets provided. Toast and plenty of coffee for breakfast, a true youth hostel which is hard to find in Europe at this price.

  • Globetrotter
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (33 reviews)


77%

this is the third time i stay at this hostel, and as always never had any problem, i recommend it

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Peru
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


33%

The hostel was basic at best and the lady who works there was extremely nice and helpful. Basically were just looking for a place to crash on a weekend away so were not looking for 5 star accommodation or anything. The strange dodgy decor was handleable, so was the lumpy uncomfortable beds that we had to make ourselves. The main complaint that we had was the extremely abrupt, rude man who works there who asked us to leave for basically being hungover and sitting in the reception. Not good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

I think it's a good hostel, a bit crowdy. The toilets and shower weren't so clean...it could be better.


67%

Everything works, everything is ok. But the last time there was no security. I mean some people talked aloud and nobody cared!That's not nice. I couldn't sleep. You need some surveillance system!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Perfect hostel if you travel with your car ! staff and travelers very sympathetic !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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