Hostels in Saarland 
Looking for the best hostels in Saarland? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Saarland with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Saarland hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Saarland and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Saarland
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Saarland, across 2 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Saarland 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 Saarland. 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.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Saarland
Saarland is a region in Germany. It is the smallest of the outlying states of the country. The capital city of this area is called Saarbrucken. Saarland is the base for Villeroy & Boch, the largest ceramic manufacturer in the world. It is bordered by Rhineland-Palatinate, Luxembourg, and Moselle, France.
German is the main language of the region, although there are two different dialects spoken based on the part of the region. The area has a very rich history. It was initially a part of the Roman Empire and is now the location of the largest mosaic floor dating back to the Roman era. (This floor is located in Perl-Nennig, a villa built in the 3rd century.)
When you stay in Saarland, make sure you look for a hostel near the town center in Saarbrucken. The old town center was once the royal seat of the Baroque family. A church called the Ludwigskirche is a major landmark in the area, and is a good place to begin your travels.
If you’re an adventurer, there are many cycle trails and hiking trails running alongside the Saar River. There are usually multiple hostels in an area, all with trails near them. The landscape is famous all over the world, especially if you cycle up to the Saar Loop.
When hiking, walk the 60 trails that go across the region. You get to experience the diversity of the local flora and fauna. Climbing the Saar-Hunsruck is a great way to experience adventure too, as it was once voted the most beautiful hiking trail in the country.
Natural sights aren’t the only attractions in the area, either. You can also take a look at the industrial relics dating back 250 years. These are mainly focused on the mining and manufacturing of steel and coal. One of these, the Volklingen Ironworks, is also a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO.
Some of the older factories in the region have also been refurbished into art and crafts exhibitions and museums. There are also parties happening at the disused factories and warehouses. You can typically stay at hotels and hostels in the city close to these factories.
Nightlife aside, the local cuisine is a great way for you to experience the diversity of the region. You can eat local dishes prepared at small restaurants, or taste the world at the many foreign-owned eateries in the cities.
Handwritten by local expert for Saarland hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Saarland - 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 Saarland. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Saarland. 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 Saarland
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 Saarland?
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 Saarland 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 Saarland 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.