Experience the heart of Heidelberg at Altstadt Hotel, where convenience meets charm. With laundry facilities and luggage storage, you can focus on exploring nearby Heidelberg Castle. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of tour assistance from the multilingual staff.
Heidelberg University Library - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
University of Heidelberg Old Campus - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Church of the Holy Spirit - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Heidelberg Castle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Mannheim (MHG) - 20 min drive
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - 63 min drive
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt S-Bahn - 18 min walk
Heidelberg Central Station - 20 min walk
Heidelberg Central Station (QHD) - 20 min walk
Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Heidelberg (West) Central Station Tram Stop - 21 min walk
Restaurants
coffee nerd - 1 min walk
Espresso Perfetto Heidelberg - 4 min walk
ETTLI - 1 min walk
Chocolaterie St.Anna No 1 - 1 min walk
Min Ramen Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
Altstadt Hotel
At Altstadt Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Heidelberg Castle. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Public transportation is close by: Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop is just 6 minutes by foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 1640 ft (EUR 16.50 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1906
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 8.0 per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 16.50 per day (1640 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Altstadt Hotel Heidelberg
Altstadt Heidelberg
Altstadt Hotel Hotel
Altstadt Hotel Heidelberg
Altstadt Hotel Hotel Heidelberg
Frequently asked questions
Does Altstadt Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Altstadt Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Altstadt Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Altstadt Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in are available.
What is there to do at Altstadt Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Altstadt Hotel like?
Altstadt Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Heidelberg University Library.
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Reviews
Altstadt Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
7.8
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
We were very pleased by our stay at the Altstaft. It is a small boutique hotel that isn’t fancy but it is in great condition, super clean and in a great location near Bismarckplatz, transportation and the Main Street for shopping and dining. Walkable in 15 minutes to the funicular to get to Schloss Heidelberg. Would go back for sure.
Gino
Gino, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 6, 2024
If they change to new beds it OK
The location was very good on a quiet side street. The room was fairly spacious with a table and two chairs. To have a water and some coffee and tea would have been nice. The bed was overdue to be changed to a new one!
Tomas
Tomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2023
Hotels meet various needs for various travelers. If you want a small, inexpensive, comfortable and clean hotel in Heidelberg, Germany at an outstanding location near the historic center of the city, operated by a very small, hard-working honest staff, the Altstadt could be the place for you. Given these realities, the services available at upper-class chain hotels are not there. Nor is there parking on the property. But if you arrive by air and train, are self sufficient and patient, the Altstadt could be perfect. I would gladly stay there again.
JOHN
JOHN, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
It was a nice area
JEFFREY
JEFFREY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2023
We enjoyed a great stay and generous support
Tim
Tim, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
Very nice hotel, on walking distance from the centre of the city.
Cisca
Cisca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
My only struggle was showing up later than expected and not being able to contact the emergency number due to my phone, but I got it figured out and everyone was kind and approachable. I stayed in a single room, which worked for me, but I would definitely look at the larger rooms if I was with my wife and/or family.
Ben
Ben, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Nov 28, 2024
No real check in process. Doesn’t provide you with advance notice of codes needed to enter hotel
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 22, 2024
The rooms have no way to be locked from the inside and you will only get one key for the room. Meaning there is no way a person can stay in the room and (safely - think of a fire or other emergency) lock the door while the other person is out with the key. This seems like a small thing but it is not and made me give the location one start only.
Christian
Christian, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2022
The check in process was terrible. We were not given a booking number from expedia only an itinerary number. So we could not get our key. We had to pay roaming charges and call expedia to get assitance because we could not contact anyone using the phone number provided by Altstadt because it is just an automated message that hangs up at the end. There is clearly a miscommunication between Altstadt and expedia because we were not given the correct information to properly check in and it was a poor experience for us.
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 9, 2022
Can't physically get into Hotel
We couldn't get into the hotel. We were later told this hotel has an entry code email sent to guest for entry. However this code is only on sent to those lucky enough to book on certain websites. Hotels.com is not one of them. So we showed up before the advertised check-in time to find no one at reception, a key box without a code, and a phone numer that goes straight to voicemail. Just before giving up and booking another hotel, by chance someone came by and let us in. This is not a position anyone should be put in. If there is any chance of this happing to your guest you should fix this right away. However, after going back through the reviews we found others with this issue back to 2017. We fail to believe that they are in unaware of this recurring problem. Low cost solutions that randomly leave paying customers on the street is unacceptable!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2025
Ein nettes, kleines uriges Hotel. Das Zimmer war tipptopp sauber. Der Empfang sehr herzlich und zuvorkommend.Es ist halt ein altes Hotel mit eigenem Flair.
Ein optimaler Standort um die Stadt zu erkunden und das öffentliche Parkhaus, sowie Busbahnhof in unmittelbarer Nähe.
Empfehle es gerne weiter.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Der Charm des Altbau s, Denkmal geschützt, saubere, nett eingerichtete Zimmer, sehr gut gesichert. Von der Rezeption gab es immer gute Tips für Unternehmungen.Ein paar Minuten zu Bus und Bahn, als auch ein Parkhaus.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2024
Gute Lage, aber einige Abstriche
Die Lage direkt zwischen Hauptstraße und Plöck ist natürlich toll. Alles sehr gut fußläufig zu erreichen.
Aber:
Das Hotel hat keinen Fahrstuhl, ist schon deutlich in die Jahre gekommen.
Kein Frühstück und keine Parkmöglichkeiten.
Frank
Frank, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2024
Ingen personal i receptionen lite strul nycklar. Bra läge i gamla stan. Nära till parkrring ok frukost. Fint badrum.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 13, 2024
Alles Okay
Willi
Willi, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2023
👍
Hanspeter
Hanspeter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 28, 2023
Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und perfekt in der Altstadt gelegen. Wir würde wieder das Altstadt Hotel buchen!
Greta Maria
Greta Maria, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2022
Sehr gut gelegene Unterkunft. Alles wünschenswerte ist fußläufig uu erreichen.
Sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal.
Zimmer für diese Preisklasse wirklich geräumig und nett eingerichtet. Alles sehr sauber.
Zum Glück musste ich nur in die erste Etage, denn ges gibt keinen Aufzug. Dann hätte ich mir noch ein Schild "bitte nicht stören" gewünscht.
Ansonsten durchaus empfehlenswert und ich würde jederzeit gerne wiederkommen.
Don
Don, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2022
War alles ok
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2022
Das Zimmer ist sehr schön renoviert.
Ich habe die Rechnung in hotel bezahlt. Dashalb habr ich meine Datenkarten bei ihm abgegeben?
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2022
Preis/Leistung stimmt
Josef
Josef, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 5, 2022
Expedia hat es nicht geschafft die Buchung zu übermitteln, sodass das Hotel bereits ausgebucht war. Wir mussten in ein viel weiter entferntes und schlechter bewertetes Hotel einchecken. Bucht nicht mit Expedia!
Sebastian
Sebastian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2022
There is no puff and nonsense lacey frills but it is quaint, old world classic; clean, comfortable and convenient.
Janet
Janet, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 14, 2020
Vanwege Corona moest er ingecheckt worden met een code bij een sleutelkluis. We hadden de code echter niet, bevestigingsnummer van de boeking werkte niet. Toen ik belde werden gelukkig wel goed geholpen, maar het was fijn geweest dit van tevoren te melden.
Locatie is top, maar wel veel lawaai op straat. Dat is het risico van een hotel in het centrum