Search Hostels in Bochum

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the highest reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first: Bon marché hôtel Bochum - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Rensingstrasse U-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. DJH Jugendgästehaus Bermuda3Eck Bochum - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Bochum Ehrenfeld S-Bahn and Bochum Rathaus U-Bahn. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Bochum is 964 mm.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might appreciate these things around Bochum. Get out into nature with places such as Bochum Botanical Garden, Stranddeck and Nordsternpark. Cultural attractions include German Mining Museum, RuhrCongress Bochum and Starlight Express Theater. Visit landmarks such as Struenkede Castle, Haus Kemnade and Burg Altendorf.

Keep this information about transit options in Bochum in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Dortmund (DTM), located 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), situated 24 mi (38.7 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Bochum Rathaus U-Bahn, Deutsches Bergbau-Museum U-Bahn and Bochum Ehrenfeld S-Bahn. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Bochum West Station, Bochum Central Station or Bochum (QBO-Bochum Central Train Station).