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Reviews of instantSleep Backpackerhostel St Pauli

Max-Brauer-Allee 277, Altona-Nord, 22769 Hamburg, Germany

#190 of 364 hotels in Hamburg

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Review score

Based on 228 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    6.0
    Nice, but could be better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some things in this hostel need renovation. There is also something to improve about the cleaniness. Staff asked me about the time of arrival, even that I confirmed by the booking, which was quite confusing. Some rooms have windows at the side of the building located next to the street, which can generate a lot of noise. There was nobody to fill up the liquid soap in the toilet for three days.

    Small, cozy hostel. Staff was very nice, common kitchen is well equipped, hostel is in the good location. There is a nice relaxing area/common room. Free coffee and tea!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds creak all night. The built quality is so bad that if one person moves a little, the whole bunk bed will shake. The balcony is supposed to be closed at a certain but the reception staff was having party till late making it noisy for the rooms above

    Clean rooms and washrooms Free coffee and tea Seperate women's floor

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    5.0
    Okay but hoped for abit better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed was SO noisy, anytime I moved it creaked so loudly, big dip in the mattress. We had an extra person put in the middle of the room as the hostel overbooked, very apologetic but was far from ideal. Not overly social but think I picked a bad week to visit (big marketing conference on)

    good location, staff were lovely.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostel! Especially I liked that there is a whole floor just for FLINTA*, safe spaces are so important! Beds are comfy and everything is very clean, would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    10
    i would totally stay here again an recommend this place to my friends. thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so friendly, when we arrived, they told us that we received a free upgrade which meant that my friend and i could stay in a room just by ourselves with our own bathroom instead of sleeping in a room with two female strangers. the location was very good, the kitchen and the „living room“ were also very comfortable!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    6.0
    Overpriced but otherwise pleasant hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Overpriced but that seems to be the case for most of accommodation in Hamburg. On the weekend there is a lot of noise from a bar/club nearby.

    The location is the highlight. Bed was comfortable, shower had a powerful jet of warm water. Possibility to check-in late at night.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a flight from Tallinn to Berlin that was delayed by 3 hours, I contacted the hostel and they were waiting for me 3 hours after check-in time, around 1:30 am, I am very grateful for that, it would have been impossible find another place to sleep. The hostel feels more like a big, comfortable and cozy house. My shared room was spacious, with a couch, lockers, and large windows. I didn't have time to be there, but they have a great kitchen/living room with a wood heating. Good experience if you're looking for more than just a soulless hostel branch.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    6.0
    Great place to meet other travelers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Main unsatisfactory: bed, wifi and shower. The bed was too squeaky… I was in the lower one, there was a masculine gentleman staying on the upper bunk. whenever he moved, the whole bed shake like hell🥲 i was so worry the upper bunk might collapse somehow. Then sound was so annoying and i couldn’t sleep and had to take a night walk out to wait for his bedtime. WiFi is very good in the conman area, BUT there’s none in the room. Epic failure. The rain shower was pain in the ass too. I had to press the button every few seconds to get water… and the stream was not ideal.

    very friendly atmosphere, very friendly travellers and staff! location is centred. the kitchen is well equipped, you can make your own feast like a pro!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine for my short stay.

    The receptionists I met on arrival and departure were very cool. The neatness of the whole lodge is applaudable, also the idea of the private toilet for each room is soo on point. I was lucky to have quiet and friendly roommates also. I also like that the lodge is just a 9 minutes walk from the train station, I could find my way around easily. I totally recommend 👌. It's an okay value for your money.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    10
    had a great time and would use again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff were very friendly and competent. very helpful. had a great time. chance to meet new people. not too far from the harbour and reeperbahn. no curfew was also very good, come and go as you will.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    4.0
    not nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It looks very old and ulgy, it gives the impression to be dirty. The room was very hot with no fan so the window had to be opened but was very noisy outside.

    The location.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very bad insonorisation and no curtains on the windows, bad insulation for heat.

    Great living room and location, very nice staff

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    10
    Wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common space is cozy. There are piano and guitars that you can play.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    3.0
    Wouldn't recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room looked nothing like the pictures. 3 beds above each other, the space between them was so little you couldn't even sit up. The stairs to the upper beds are life threatening, it's really steep and the steps are really narrow. The neighbourhood is really noisy even at night and it seemed quite dangerous as well. The key for the personal safe opened all the other safes as well and it was really small too. Nobody locks the doors. The receptioninst is never there, so if you have a problem you can't get help. There is no WiFi in the room.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    10
    Fanstatic warm and welcoming hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaness was good but not excellent. We had a couple of spider in the bedroom that suggest it was not cleaned in a while. Good overall, kitchen and bathroom were super clean

    First time staying in a hostel so might be bias. The lady at the reception is super warm and welcoming. She was splendid and helped me in getting comfortable. The position is nice to visit the city and is closed to both metro and bus. Couldn't ask for more.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My wife has never been to Hamburg, so to speak. I do and not only that. It was an honor and a great pleasure for me.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2022

    10
    Great hostel in St Pauli!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel is close to a Biergarten and at the main street. Can get noisy at night sometimes. No other complaints.

    Located about 10 mins walk from the S-Bahn and bus stops. The rooms and hallways were clean and colourful. The locker was included in the room, towels and bedsheets were also provided. Great stay for a hostel!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2022

    1.0
    I am unhappy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They made me pay twice. I paid with a card on booking.com then when i arrived at the property they said i didn't pay anything so i had to pay again.

    I didn't like anything.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

    1.0
    Keep looking for other hotels, this is terrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hostal is dirty and old. The reviews are fake, I will give 0 starts, the reception opens from 10 onwards and you can not check in before that time. The staff is unfriendly and the locations is really terrible.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2022

    6.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtains were thin, yellow in colour and didn’t fully block the window. So unfortunately very early in the morning the sun was beaming in brightly.

    the staff were friendly and helpful and the place was pretty clean with comfortable beds. the location was pretty good too.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area is shady and the hostel is a bit old and it shows

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2021

    10
    The best hostel in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staf is super nice and friendly, they organise activities some nights such as a open stage night. Everything is really clean. The location could not be better, right in the city centre of Hamburg, in Sternschanze. There are plugs and individual light in every bed. Free coffee and tea 24/7.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2021

    10
    Superb meeting place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room FLINTA*
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would just like to see the hostel change the shower heads to increase the water flow.

    Exceptional Superb staff, great facilities, some evening events and the location was good. Often E scooters across the road to get you to the Reepabahn. Met some brilliant people here and recommend this hostel.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2021

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Really clean. You have plug and a small light in every bed. The staff is super nice and open. They organize activities some nights. The environment in the common areas is amazing!

    Stayed in November 2021

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