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  • Historic old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber featuring half-timbered houses in contrasting colors, including a building labeled “MARKT-APOTHEKE.” The roofs are steeply pitched and covered with red tiles. On the right, there is a larger stone building with window shutters and flower boxes. The sky is sunny with scattered clouds.
  • A view over the historic roofs and half-timbered houses of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring prominent towers and buildings of the old town under a blue sky. © Steffi Gröbmeyer/Tia Westermann
  • Exterior view of the historic youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the Roßmühle, featuring its distinctive roof with many small dormer windows; in front of the building, two people are sitting on a bench in an autumnal setting. © Robert Pupeter
  • Historic old town street in Rothenburg ob der Tauber lined with colorful half-timbered houses featuring intricate wooden architecture. In the background, a medieval tower with a clock and an archway through which people are walking. The street is paved with cobblestones.
  • Exterior view of the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Spitalhof)" featuring traditional half-timbered architecture, a steep roof, and multiple windows. The courtyard includes a bench, greenery, and shade-providing trees. The entrance and an outdoor staircase to the upper level are visible.
  • A stone archway serving as the entrance to the historic old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring a cobblestone path, ancient city walls, and surrounding autumn foliage; a person walks alongside the gate. © Robert Pupeter

Youth Hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber

290 Ratings
Historic old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber featuring half-timbered houses in contrasting colors, including a building labeled “MARKT-APOTHEKE.” The roofs are steeply pitched and covered with red tiles. On the right, there is a larger stone building with window shutters and flower boxes. The sky is sunny with scattered clouds.
A view over the historic roofs and half-timbered houses of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring prominent towers and buildings of the old town under a blue sky. © Steffi Gröbmeyer/Tia Westermann
Exterior view of the historic youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the Roßmühle, featuring its distinctive roof with many small dormer windows; in front of the building, two people are sitting on a bench in an autumnal setting. © Robert Pupeter
Historic old town street in Rothenburg ob der Tauber lined with colorful half-timbered houses featuring intricate wooden architecture. In the background, a medieval tower with a clock and an archway through which people are walking. The street is paved with cobblestones.
Exterior view of the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Spitalhof)" featuring traditional half-timbered architecture, a steep roof, and multiple windows. The courtyard includes a bench, greenery, and shade-providing trees. The entrance and an outdoor staircase to the upper level are visible.
  • Historic old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber featuring half-timbered houses in contrasting colors, including a building labeled “MARKT-APOTHEKE.” The roofs are steeply pitched and covered with red tiles. On the right, there is a larger stone building with window shutters and flower boxes. The sky is sunny with scattered clouds.
  • A view over the historic roofs and half-timbered houses of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring prominent towers and buildings of the old town under a blue sky. © Steffi Gröbmeyer/Tia Westermann
  • Exterior view of the historic youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the Roßmühle, featuring its distinctive roof with many small dormer windows; in front of the building, two people are sitting on a bench in an autumnal setting. © Robert Pupeter
  • Historic old town street in Rothenburg ob der Tauber lined with colorful half-timbered houses featuring intricate wooden architecture. In the background, a medieval tower with a clock and an archway through which people are walking. The street is paved with cobblestones.
  • Exterior view of the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Spitalhof)" featuring traditional half-timbered architecture, a steep roof, and multiple windows. The courtyard includes a bench, greenery, and shade-providing trees. The entrance and an outdoor staircase to the upper level are visible.
  • A stone archway serving as the entrance to the historic old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring a cobblestone path, ancient city walls, and surrounding autumn foliage; a person walks alongside the gate. © Robert Pupeter

Portrait

Highlights

  • Historic old town in walking distance
  • Right by the Plönlein
  • Former mill and half-timbered house

Equipment

standard
Accessible Germany Accessibility information
bicycle-friendly accommodation Bett+Bike
awarded with the organic seal according to EU legislation organic seal
quality management - service with ideas and and passion smile - certified quality

  • Guest services

    • board game rental
    • Spoken languages:
      english, german
    • indoor table tennis
    • kicker
    • luggage storage
    • WiFi access in public spaces for free
    • WiFi access in the meeting rooms for free

  • Food & Drinks

    • breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
    • lunch from 12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m.
    • packed lunch
    • dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
    • veggieday Monday
    • organic quality
    • regional cuisine
    • gluten free food on request

    Food & Drinks

    • breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
    • lunch from 12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m.
    • packed lunch
    • dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
    • veggieday Monday
    • organic quality
    • regional cuisine
    • gluten free food on request
    • other catering requests on request
    • water free
    • food / dining events on request
    • microwave
    • refrigerator
    • vegetarian dishes daily
    • vegan dishes on request

  • For cyclists

    • bike rental (0,6 km)
    • drying room
    • maps
    • places in lockable bike room: 25
    • repair service

  • For families

    • high chair for children
    • toddler beds

  • Outdoor

    • playground and lawn

Prices

Room equipment

178 beds in 40 rooms

  • Three views of a triple room in the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber." The room includes a bunk bed, a single bed, wooden furniture such as wardrobes, and bedding. The space is well-lit by natural light from windows. One view shows an en-suite bathroom with a shower.

    Triple room

    • 1 bunk bed and 1 single bed
    • En-suite bathroom with shower
    • Sink in the room
    • Table, chairs, wardrobe
  • Three views of a triple room in the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber." The room includes a bunk bed, a single bed, wooden furniture such as wardrobes, and bedding. The space is well-lit by natural light from windows. One view shows an en-suite bathroom with a shower.

    Triple room

    • 1 bunk bed and 1 single bed
    • En-suite bathroom with shower
    • Sink in the room
    • Table, chairs, wardrobe
  • Three views of a triple room in the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber." The room includes a bunk bed, a single bed, wooden furniture such as wardrobes, and bedding. The space is well-lit by natural light from windows. One view shows an en-suite bathroom with a shower.

    Triple room

    • 1 bunk bed and 1 single bed
    • En-suite bathroom with shower
    • Sink in the room
    • Table, chairs, wardrobe
  • Three views of a four-bed room in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Each view shows two wooden bunk beds. The images depict different parts of the room, including windows, a small table with chairs, and a door.

    Quadruple room

    • 2 bunk beds
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Three views of a four-bed room in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Each view shows two wooden bunk beds. The images depict different parts of the room, including windows, a small table with chairs, and a door.

    Quadruple room

    • 2 bunk beds
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Three views of a four-bed room in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Each view shows two wooden bunk beds. The images depict different parts of the room, including windows, a small table with chairs, and a door.

    Quadruple room

    • 2 bunk beds
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Five-bed room in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber featuring wooden bunk beds, a small table with chairs, and a window allowing natural light to enter. The walls are white, and the floor appears to be made of wood or laminate.

    Five-bed room

    • 2 bunk beds and 1 single bed
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Five-bed room in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber featuring wooden bunk beds, a small table with chairs, and a window allowing natural light to enter. The walls are white, and the floor appears to be made of wood or laminate.

    Five-bed room

    • 2 bunk beds and 1 single bed
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Six-bed room in the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber" featuring three wooden bunk beds, a window with curtains, a small table with a green tablecloth and four stools, as well as two wardrobes. A red door is visible on the right side of the image.

    Six-bed room

    • 3 bunk beds
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Six-bed room in the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber" featuring three wooden bunk beds, a window with curtains, a small table with a green tablecloth and four stools, as well as two wardrobes. A red door is visible on the right side of the image.

    Six-bed room

    • 3 bunk beds
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Dormitory room in the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber" with multiple wooden bunk beds, blue bedding, and white pillows. Large arched windows with curtains let in natural light. A wooden wardrobe and tables are placed in front of the beds. The floor is wooden, and the walls are painted white.

    Dormitory rooms

    • Bunk beds
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Dormitory room in the youth hostel "Jugendherberge Rothenburg ob der Tauber" with multiple wooden bunk beds, blue bedding, and white pillows. Large arched windows with curtains let in natural light. A wooden wardrobe and tables are placed in front of the beds. The floor is wooden, and the walls are painted white.

    Dormitory rooms

    • Bunk beds
    • shower and toilet on the floor
    • Table, chairs, wardrobes
  • Bright and spacious dining hall in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber with large arched windows that let in plenty of natural light. The room is furnished with several long wooden tables and matching wooden chairs, neatly arranged in rows. Pictures hang on the walls, and decorative elements such as plants and flower arrangements are placed on the windowsills. The ceiling features modern light fixtures. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, enhanced by light-colored walls and warm wooden tones.

    Dining room

    • Homemade spreads
    • Organic components
    • Meals from the buffet
  • Bright and spacious dining hall in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber with large arched windows that let in plenty of natural light. The room is furnished with several long wooden tables and matching wooden chairs, neatly arranged in rows. Pictures hang on the walls, and decorative elements such as plants and flower arrangements are placed on the windowsills. The ceiling features modern light fixtures. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, enhanced by light-colored walls and warm wooden tones.

    Dining room

    • Homemade spreads
    • Organic components
    • Meals from the buffet
  • Bright and spacious dining hall in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber with large arched windows that let in plenty of natural light. The room is furnished with several long wooden tables and matching wooden chairs, neatly arranged in rows. Pictures hang on the walls, and decorative elements such as plants and flower arrangements are placed on the windowsills. The ceiling features modern light fixtures. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, enhanced by light-colored walls and warm wooden tones.

    Dining room

    • Homemade spreads
    • Organic components
    • Meals from the buffet
  • Two views of meeting and rehearsal rooms in the Spitalhof Hall at the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. On the left, a large room with wooden ceiling beams, glass walls, and several tables and chairs. On the right, a smaller room with a long table surrounded by chairs, two potted plants on the windowsill, and arched wall niches.

    "Spitalhof" Hall

    • 72 sqm
    • 48-70 people
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • technology & catering
  • Two views of meeting and rehearsal rooms in the Spitalhof Hall at the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. On the left, a large room with wooden ceiling beams, glass walls, and several tables and chairs. On the right, a smaller room with a long table surrounded by chairs, two potted plants on the windowsill, and arched wall niches.

    "Spitalhof" Hall

    • 72 sqm
    • 48-70 people
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • technology & catering

Meetings

Room Floor space Max. number of participants Floor Rent per day off
cinema parliament block U-shaped block circle
Saal Spitalhof 72 sqm 70 52 - 52 48 Ground floor € 75.00

Conference equipment

copier, flip chart, free wifi, internet access (WiFi), metaplan board, pin board, presentation case, projector, screen, whiteboard

  • Spacious, modern room in the Spitalhof Hall at the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring large glass walls, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and a tiled floor. Several tables and chairs are arranged in the background. Wooden doors are located on either side of the glass walls. hp-meetings--1
  • Spitalhof Hall in the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a U-shaped arrangement of wooden tables and matching chairs. A stone pillar stands on the left side of the room. In the background, a large window with two potted plants on the windowsill lets in natural light. The walls are white. hp-meetings--2

Rehearsals

Room Floor space Height Max. number of participants Floor Daylight Rent per day off
Choir Orchestra
Saal Spitalhof 72 sqm 4.3 m 60 40 Ground floor yes € 75.00

Rehearsal room equipment

piano

  • Music rehearsal at the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Several young individuals are playing brass instruments indoors, likely in a music room or hall. hp-meetings--1
  • Choir rehearsal at the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. A group of young individuals stands close together, holding sheet music. The scene takes place outdoors or near an entrance area. hp-meetings--2
  • Close-up of a person playing a flute during an orchestra rehearsal at the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The focus is on the hands and the instrument, with the background blurred and no additional details visible. hp-meetings--3
  • Music scene at the youth hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber. A group of musicians is playing brass instruments. In the foreground, a sheet of music titled “ADVENTURE!” is visible. The individuals are seated and appear to be part of an ensemble or orchestra during a rehearsal or performance. hp-meetings--4

Activities

  • Two people are playing table tennis indoors. In the foreground, one person is partially visible holding a red table tennis paddle. In the background, another person stands on the opposite side of the green table with a white net, also holding a red paddle. A table tennis ball is in mid-air above the net. The setting includes a white wall with a small arched stone opening and a box. © Robert Pupeter

    Table tennis

    The table tennis tables at the youth hostel are waiting for you. Fun and physical activity are on the agenda here.

    Table tennis
  • Close-up of a foosball table with playing figures dressed in blue and red uniforms. The figures are mounted on metal rods with black handles. © Robert Pupeter

    Table football game table

    Leisure fun at the youth hostel, including playing table football.

    Table football game table
  • A pool table with a blue cloth is in the foreground. Several colorful billiard balls are arranged in a triangular formation near the center of the table, with the white cue ball positioned in front. In the background, a person is leaning over the table holding a cue stick, preparing to take a shot. The setting includes a light-colored wall and a box in the background. © Robert Pupeter

    Billiards

    Leisure fun at the youth hostel, including playing billiards.

    Billiards
  • A shelf filled with a variety of board games, including “Trivial Pursuit,” “Keltis,” “Catan,” “Tick Tack Bumm!” and “Obstgarten.” Smaller card games and a container with wooden blocks are also visible. The games are stacked, and the shelf appears well-stocked.

    Board Game Rental

    A wide selection of board games is available at the Youth Hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

    Board Game Rental

Location and arrival

City center and closest stops
Town centre: 0 km
Bus: (1.2 km)
Railway station: Rothenburg (1.2 km)
Airport: Nuremberg (85 km)
Opening times

The house is open 7.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

The reception is open 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. , 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Check-in 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Parking facilities

No own parking spaces. Reception staff will be happy to help with directions to nearby parking facilities.
You will find public parking spaces approx. 5 minutes away on foot.

contact

Youth Hostel Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Mühlacker 1 · 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Tel. +49 9861 9416-0 ·

Management: Hagen Ristow

Agency: Landesverband Bayern

Service-Center

Service & Booking Center der Jugendherbergen in Bayern

Mauerkircherstr. 5

81679 Munich

Phone +49 89 922098555

service.bayern@by.jugendherberge.de

Ratings from our guests

4.3 of 5 (290 Customer ratings)
4.5 Service
4.2 Catering
4.3 Facilities
4.1 Tidiness

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