Hostels in Rhineland-Palatinate 
You are looking for hostels in Rhineland-Palatinate? Good news, you have come to the right place.
On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Rhineland-Palatinate hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Rhineland-Palatinate.
All Cities in Rhineland-Palatinate
We list every single hostel in Rhineland-Palatinate and the world. In total, we have 8 cities in Rhineland-Palatinate for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.
All Rhineland-Palatinate hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Rhineland-Palatinate. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
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Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate is a region in Germany bordering Saarland. It is full of historic diversity, ancient sites like castles and palaces, wine regions, and the Rhine River. This is the most Western state in Germany, with Belgium as a direct neighbor. It features little towns, steep vineyards, old castles, local delicacies, and hilly countryside.
When staying at a hostel in Rhineland-Palatinate, you should check out the Ahr Valley. This is the region best known for its red wine and is called the Red Wine Paradise. There is a number of hiking trails winding through this valley. Spas and healing facilities are available in the town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. You can also take a trip down to Eifel, a region covered with volcanic formations, forests, and valleys.
Activities like hiking, biking and exploring can be performed in Eifel. You can enjoy the landscape in the Eifel National Park too. Other hiking trails in the area include the mountain range called Hunsruck, home to the Saar-Hunsruck-Steig hiking trail which looks down on the twin rivers – the Rhine and the Moselle. You can also challenge yourself on the slopes of the Erbeskopf mountain or explore the Hunsruck-Hochwald National Park.
Once you find a hostel near the Palatinate region, you’re in luck. This area has many vineyards and is home to hospitable locals. The German Wine Route, a popular wine tasting route, winds through here. The Palatinate Forest Nature Park is also a great place to escape, with multiple hiking trails available to trek through. This isn’t the only famous wine region in the area, either. The Rheinhessen region is the largest in Germany and is known for the quality of its liquor and cuisine.
Other places and activities to check out while staying at a hostel or hotel in the region include the Nurburgring, home to the Truck Grand Prix and other races. You can also take a ride on the Koblenz Cable Car, which rides down the Rhine Valley. Take some time to see the geyser in Andernach, one of the highest in the world. Other dizzyingly high attractions include the Suspension Bridge Geierlay, the longest suspension bridge in Germany running between Sosberg and Morsdorf.
Finally, be sure to check out the palaces, castles, cemeteries, and above all else, the wine that makes Rhineland-Palatinate famous as a region.
Handwritten by local expert for Rhineland-Palatinate hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Rhineland-Palatinate - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Rhineland-Palatinate. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Rhineland-Palatinate. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Rhineland-Palatinate
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Rhineland-Palatinate?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Rhineland-Palatinate here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Rhineland-Palatinate safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.