Asrama di Aachen

Die Übernachtung in der Jugendherberge, diesmal in Aachen, bringt immer wieder Erinnerungen an die Jugendzeit zurück. Auch wenn ich heute ein Einzelzimmer mit Frühstück gebucht hatte, musste ich mein Bett selbst beziehen und wieder abziehen, was ich gerne getan habe. Was mich allerdings stört, ist, dass ich für die Übernachtung 76,94 € zahlen musste, ob in der Preisliste 56 € steht. Begründung ”In Aachen ist gerade Weihnachtsmarkt”. Ob das mit dem staatlich geförderten sozialen Auftrag, preiswerte Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten für sozial schwächere anzubieten, zu vereinbaren ist, wage ich zu bezweifeln. Das einzeln genutzte Vierbettzimmer war groß, ebenso wie der behindertengerechte Sanitärbereich, für den hohen Sonderpreis, wäre m.E. durchaus auch mal die Stellung eines Duschhandtuchs angemessen gewesen. Für den Übernachtungspreis bekommt man durchaus auch ein Mittelklassehotel im Aachener Umland. Das Frühstück ist Standard, viel Mühe auf besonders gesunde Produkte wurde nicht gelegt. Ich habe durchaus schon innovativere Jugendherbergen als Aachen gesehen!

Absolutely marvelous! I have traveled to 38 countries in my life and have stayed in countless hostels around the world. Hostel Aachen is not my all-time favorite - but it is pretty close! I took a weekend getaway to Aachen while living in Germany. I booked Hostel Aachen because it was a good price and the location was well-reviewed. I quickly learned that this place is a hidden gem! The staff are EXCEPTIONAL - complimentary and responsive! I was given a private room, free of charge. Towels were provided to me at no extra cost. The room was clean and had a large window. The showers and bathrooms were EXTREMELY clean (not just for a hostel, but for a hotel). Facilities were also well-maintained. The building also features a lovely patio area for eating and smoking and a very large lounge area, with a kitchen (fully stocked with tea, coffee, utensils, and dishes), a large, 20-person dining table, a small kitchen table, and even a work desk and lounge love seats. The amenities are wonderful, but the best part is the staff. I was fully accommodated my entire stay and wanted for nothing - my questions about places to eat, means of travel, sites to see, and things to do were all answered promptly and with great detail. And the staff is simply simpatico. I extended my stay an extra day! Oh, and the location is ridiculous! You can walk 10 minutes to the main square or take a bus 5 minutes or a scooter for 3 minutes. And the train station is literally across the street! Unbelievable! If anything, There is a train station across the street, which means trains do pass by in the night. But I was able to sleep with no problems. This just may be a concern for people with trouble sleeping.