instantSleep Backpackerhostel St Pauli

“A welcoming hostel where you can really feel at home”

I spent three nights here and it was a fantastic experience. The hostel exudes a laid‑back, welcoming vibe, and the staff were consistently friendly and helpful. I slept soundly, especially thanks to the cozy duvets. I especially appreciated the FLINTA* floor. Free tea and coffee, a comfy lounge for late‑night tea, and a well‑equipped, tidy kitchen for self‑catering added to the stay. The international feel was a big plus. Speaking German or English was easy, and guests treated each other and the shared spaces with respect. The location was ideal for me: a bus stop was right outside, the S‑bahn and U‑bahn stations were a short walk away, and supermarkets, restaurants, and a pharmacy were nearby. What made this hostel stand out for me was its heart – that warmth permeated the atmosphere among guests, making it genuinely pleasant. Thank you to the whole team. I’ll gladly return on my next trip to Hamburg.

Margarete·3 weken geleden

I asked twice before arrival about reserving a lower bed because of my disability and was told it was possible, but when I arrived all lower beds were taken – communication could have been better, though we managed with a folding bed. The kitchen is very well equipped! Public transport to the city center is good, and you can also enjoy a nice walk. The top of the wall facing the corridor is finished with glass, which, with the lights on until late, makes it hard to sleep – bring a sleep mask (I did). If the interior windows aren’t fully closed, it can be noisy – bring earplugs. I know it’s not standard, but it would be better if the beds had curtains. The showers are the most outrageous and uncomfortable setup I’ve encountered in any hostel. No separate doors, just drapes for three showers that you can enter freely – the sink area is behind a corner but also doorless. If you want to change after the shower you have no privacy; you’d rather not bring wet clothes inside the stall, and there’s no place to sit. My pajama bottoms got damp after one shower. The water flow is time‑controlled by a push button. It’s acceptable in public pools, I guess, but for a hostel it feels excessive. That’s my impression; I probably should have scrutinized the photos more before booking. Maybe it’s fine for a “typical” guy, but I would call it an accessible shower room.

Jakub·3 weken geleden

My room was directly above a bar/club, and it was extremely loud all night long.

Tijana·3 weken geleden

The truth is that on the last night I had no place to sleep because someone occupied my bed and there was no other bed available in that room; I tried to contact someone and got nothing, so I spent the whole night in a lounge area. There is no way to get help or contact anyone after certain hours.

Graça·3 weken geleden

“I recommend”

Free coffee was a nice touch, and the separate men’s and women’s washrooms were convenient; laundry was affordable too. The cleaning could have been better overall, and the shower system was odd—each pull only gave a few minutes of water, plus there was nowhere to store our stuff.

Albania·3 weken geleden