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14 Aug - 16 Aug
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4 Sep - 6 Sep
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Our top choices for Erlangen hostels

Terrace/patio

1. Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel

Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel
Nuremberg Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (452 reviews)
"Great stay, walking distance from main town area and rooms where not only clean but very quiet. As a solo traveler I felt safe there"
United States
Katherine
The price is AED 265
AED 283 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel
Interior

2. 1/2/sleep Hostel Nürnberg Messe

1/2/sleep Hostel Nürnberg Messe
Sudoststadt
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (307 reviews)
"Simple room but totally sufficient. Friendly staff. Clean bathrooms. All good"
Germany
Robert
The price is AED 171
AED 183 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
1/2/sleep Hostel Nürnberg Messe
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

3. a&o Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel

a&o Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Mitte
7.0 out of 10, Good, (859 reviews)
"Excellent location and 10 minutes walk to the train station/central bus station and the old town Christmas market "
Canada
Michelle
The price is AED 231
AED 248 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
a&o Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Front of property

4. Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental
Nuremberg Old Town
5.2 out of 10, (130 reviews)
"Very nice staff, good location."
Germany
Alix
The price is AED 687
AED 735 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Hotel Continental
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Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg

Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Erlangen?
Our travelers like these places to stay in the area, and they may offer budget-friendly rates: Holiday Inn Express Erlangen by IHG - 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Erlangen. You can take advantage of free WiFi and multilingual staff at this hotel. Garner Hotel Erlangen Süd by IHG - 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the heart of Erlangen. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Opernhaus U-Bahn and Plarrer U-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar at this hotel. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cure Erlangen by IHG - 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the heart of Erlangen. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Nuremberg (ZAQ-Nuremberg Central Train Station). You can take advantage of a restaurant, a bar, and a sauna at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Erlangen?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Erlangen is 33 inches.
What is there to see and do in Erlangen?
Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate the area around Erlangen. Get out into nature with places like Erlangen Botanical Garden, Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe, and Dechsendorfer Weiher. Cultural attractions include Kunstmuseum Erlangen, Siemens MedMuseum, and Theatre Erlangen. Visit landmarks like Theater in der Garage, Wehrkirche Hannberg, and St. Martin.
What's the best way to get to and around Erlangen while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Erlangen in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Nuremberg (NUE-Nuremberg Airport), located 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from the city center. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transit. Nearby metro stations include Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße S-Bahn, Erlangen-Bruck S-Bahn, and Eltersdorf S-Bahn. Train stations including Erlangen Station and Röthelheimpark-Zentrum Erlangen Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.

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