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Backpackers St. Pauli Reviews

Bernstorffstrasse 98, Hamburg, Germany

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88%Overall Rating

From 35 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 87%Security
  • 91%Location
  • 93%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 85%Cleanliness

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33%

I felt very misguided about the condition of the hostel. I was unaware of the reputation of the St Pauli area and as a female traveling alone I did not feel safe in the area, or in the co-ed room. There was only ONE shower for two rooms (one of which had 8 people, the other was presumably the same). That's ONE SHOWER for 16 people, and only one toilet besides. The other houseguests were loud, rude and messy. The facilities and bedding were not the cleanest. The furniture was quite old.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This hostel is absolutely the awesomeness. The staff was great, the location is great, and everyone I met was great. I would stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


87%

Very helpful staff and a great little hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Very well located and with a great staff!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


97%

Staff were very friendly, helpful and willing to share local knowledge


87%

Just want to thanks the girl at the reception, don't know her name, on saturday morning: she's been very helpful and she helped me find a quick and cheap way to reach Lubeck. Thanks again.


93%

Great hostel to stay in, really friendly staff and nice and relaxed, good location if ya don't mind walking ten or less minutes to the local transport. One of the best hostels i have ever stayed in, comfy, cosy and good to meet independent minded hostellers. Definitley to be recommended. Was recommended by East Seven in hosel in Berlin - high praise indeed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

Great location, St Pauli is a great area to explore, even though the Reeperbahn itself is a little tacky.


100%

I would recommend this hostel and would definitely stay here again. Staff were super friendly and very helpful...especially Marcus!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

thanks for the lovey stay thanks for the great big breakfast

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


93%

The way a hostel should be. Warm, friendly and great value for money (wi-fi, breakfast, locker). Very good location in cozy St Pauli, you're able to walk everywhere (10-15 minutes to Feldtstrasse, Markstrasse, St Pauli U-bahn, Fischmakrt, Wohlwillstrasse, Reeperbahn etc). Security is great because there are no keys, just codes. Just add the code as a random contact in your phone and you don't need to worry about any "real" keys when you're drunk on the streets of Hamburg.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

The location is a short stumble from the major party area, yet is still nice and quiet. The bar, kitchen and common area are also good.

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (21 reviews)


90%

good location, helpful staff. too bad no private rooms


93%

Great atmosphere great location great time. It'll be my first choice for future visits to HH. thanks for a good time guys, keep up the good work!!


97%

If you are headed to Hamburg staying at Backpackers St. Pauli is a must! Located about a 5 to 10 min walk from the Reeperbahn and a quick walk to the transit line. This hostel has very good wifi even in the rooms and an awesome kitchen/common room. Staff is really great and helpful! The location is great because you can rage on the Reeperbahn then come back to a quite neighborhood. Good vibe, great staff, awesome hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


73%

hostel was nice but i cant say the same for the city of hamburg..i felt like i was the only tourist in the city. there were more street walkers than there were tourists in reeperbahn. well it was winter period when i visited but a city like hamburg could attract more people.

Owner Comment (Show)
dear yildiz, thank you for your comment. sorry that hamburg in january did not attract you.

100%

This is an nice hostel with a different style. The room is clean with individual toilet and bathroom. The staff is friendly and very helpfull, they gave us all information we needed about places to go, eat, where to avoid and everything. The cost is low for a good service.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Staff were amazingly friendly and helpfull - and it means a lot, especially when you travel alone! The neighbourhood is quiet and pleasant, the hostel is clean and comfortable, a good place to stay in Hamburg.


100%

Everything was great for me: clean and calm, friendly staff. Thanks for the stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)




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