Staying at a Hostel
Use these phrases when checking in, navigating facilities, and chatting with roommates at a German hostel.
Key Phrases
Haben Sie ein Bett frei?
neutralDo you have a bed available?
Standard phrase to ask at reception upon arrival.
Ist hier noch ein Bett frei?
casualIs there still a bed free here?
Relaxed phrasing suited for laid-back backpacker hostels.
Gibt es auch ein Privatzimmer?
neutralIs there also a private room?
Use this if you prefer a private room over a shared dorm.
Gibt es hier ein Schließfach?
neutralIs there a locker here?
Essential for asking staff where to lock up your luggage.
Wo ist mein Schließfach?
casualWhere is my locker?
Direct question once your bed is assigned.
Wo ist das Gemeinschaftsbad?
neutralWhere is the shared bathroom?
Hostels usually have shared bathrooms down the corridor.
Gibt es hier eine Gästeküche?
neutralIs there a guest kitchen here?
Use this to ask about shared cooking facilities.
Wann ist die Nachtruhe?
neutralWhen are the quiet hours?
Hostels enforce quiet hours, usually starting at 22:00.
Gibt es hier Stadt-Touren?
neutralAre there city tours here?
Ask at reception for walking tours or group activities.
Hi, ich bin neu hier.
casualHi, I am new here.
A natural, friendly icebreaker when entering your dorm room.
Woher kommst du?
casualWhere are you from?
The most common question travelers ask each other.