About this property
This hostel provides low-cost accommodation in the Bavarian city of Würzburg, directly opposite the main railway station and a short walk from all the city's main historic attractions. The Babelfish Hostel offers functionally decorated rooms. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hostel. Guests can relax in the chill-out room and prepare meals in the fully equipped self-service kitchen. A cheap all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is also available every morning. The Babelfish is an ideal base for sightseeing in Würzburg. It is only a 10-minute walk from the Residenz (18th century palace residence) which is a renowned UNESCO world heritage site. Würzburg University is within a 20-minute walk, or you can take a bus or train from beside the hostel The Babelfish has a lively bar which is open from early until late. Next to the bar is a roof terrace where people can sit outside on summer days, and enjoy a cool Bavarian beer or Franconian wine.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Meirav
Israel“The staff was friendly and the common kitchen handy. The place is located right in front of the train station, wich is comfortable.”- Valeria
United Kingdom“Everything was perfect. Wonderful receptionist with great English. Really helpful with everything. The place have amazing vibes . We spend here one night with our 5 months old son 👶 night was quiet and we can sleep peacefully. Quests are really...” 
Alexandrina
Bulgaria“Friendly staff, cool place overall. Lovely terrace. The kitchen, too. It’s really welcoming.”- Kika
United States“A super cute and cozy hostel. The bed frames are wood, and the rooms get tons of natural sunlight, so the whole place feels very tranquil and comfortable. The outdoor terrace in the interior courtyard was amazing — they have an extendable cover to...” - Richard United Kingdom“Clean, good location close to the station, secure, friendly vibe, well-provided kitchen, lounge and garden. I liked having plenty of plugs by the bed and a personal light”
- Thi
Vietnam“Great location as it is just opposite to the train station. Short walk to the centre. Friendly staff. Luggage storage and lift is available.” - Jana
Czech Republic“Atmosphere of the hostel is great. Accessories as board games. Very friendly personal.” - Makrina
Germany“I enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean and the staff was very friendly. The location is also very good: it is right in front of the train station and you can reach everything really quickly from there.” - Phachthicha
Thailand“Near the train station, convenient for travel, can walk to tourist attractions in the city or shopping, not far to walk.” - Srushti Germany“Location was super, just across the street from Hauptbahnhof and easy to access the city center. Especially ideal, as we did many day trips to near by cities, and could reach the Hbf in 5 minutes. We had a private room with 2 single beds and an...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
The property's reception opening hours are:
- From November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, from 8:00 to 22:00
- From April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, from 8:00 to 00:00
Please inform Babelfish 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.
