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Our top choices for Gelsenkirchen hostels

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DJH Jugendgästehaus Bermuda3Eck Bochum - Hostel

DJH Jugendgästehaus Bermuda3Eck Bochum - Hostel

DJH Jugendgästehaus Bermuda3Eck Bochum - Hostel
Innenstadt Bochum
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (21)
"Great modern clean place with a wide choice of breakfast options with good quality. On the negative side the mattresses feel like cardboard ;)"
United Kingdom
Alexander
The price is ₩188,588
₩201,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
DJH Jugendgästehaus Bermuda3Eck Bochum - Hostel
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 11.90 per person)
a&o Dortmund Hauptbahnhof - Hostel

a&o Dortmund Hauptbahnhof - Hostel

a&o Dortmund Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Dortmund City Centre
7.4 out of 10, Good, (490)
"Really good stay, kind staff, good luggage room and breakfast pretty good"
United Kingdom
Adam
The price is ₩67,779
₩77,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
a&o Dortmund Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Front of property
Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark Hostel

Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark Hostel

Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark Hostel
Duisburg Mitte
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (60)
"Perfect location for relaxation"
United States
Farid
The price is ₩333,188
₩356,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark Hostel
Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pott Hostel

Pott Hostel

Pott Hostel
Stadtbezirke VII
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7)
"I liked that there was a separate lounge; it came in handy to do some work on a laptop. The wifi was useful too. The shower was one of the best I've had. Very strong and hot. Very good experience!"
United States
Darrell Mark
The price is ₩100,940
₩113,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Pott Hostel
Front of property
bon marché hôtel Bochum - Hostel

bon marché hôtel Bochum - Hostel

bon marché hôtel Bochum - Hostel
Bochum Mitte
6.8 out of 10, (275)
"Clean basic rooms in uncharming but convenient location next to highway"
Sweden
Simon
The price is ₩81,551
₩87,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
bon marché hôtel Bochum - Hostel
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Duisburger Hostel

Duisburger Hostel

Duisburger Hostel
Meiderich-Beeck
5.8 out of 10, (12)
"It was all with all a good accomodation, a few things I personally would change. Like the cabels in the bathroom, is dangerous. But mostly it was a clean room"
Netherlands
Dirkje Elizabeth
The price is ₩161,503
₩172,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Duisburger Hostel
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DJH Jugendgästehaus Adolph Kolping

DJH Jugendgästehaus Adolph Kolping

DJH Jugendgästehaus Adolph Kolping
Dortmund City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (142)
"Check in was very easy, nice friendly staff. Very walkable to everywhere really, lots of bars, shops nearby and close to the train station. Would definitely stay here and when I return to Dortmund "
United Kingdom
Donna
The price is ₩164,307
₩188,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
DJH Jugendgästehaus Adolph Kolping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Gelsenkirchen Hotel Reviews

Mercure Hotel Bochum City

Mercure Hotel Bochum City

10/10 Excellent
"Spotkess and friendy staff"
Tina 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Mercure Hotel Bochum City

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Gelsenkirchen Hostels information

Number of reviews
941
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
₩77,970
Highest Price
₩356,508

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Gelsenkirchen?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Gelsenkirchen is 34 inches.
What is there to see and do in Gelsenkirchen?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might appreciate the area around Gelsenkirchen. Get out into nature with places like Nordsternpark, Grugapark Botanical Garden, and Baldeneysee. Cultural attractions include Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Jahrhunderthalle, and Philharmonie Essen. Visit landmarks like Struenkede Castle, Wittringen Castle, and Burg Altendorf.
What's the best way to get to and around Gelsenkirchen while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Gelsenkirchen in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from the city center. An alternative is Dortmund (DTM), which is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transit. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen S-Bahn, VELTINS-Arena Station, and Schloss Horst U-Bahn. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Gelsenkirchen (ZEJ-Gelsenkirchen Railway Station), Gelsenkirchen Central Station, or Gelsenkirchen Zoo Station.