OPERA Hostel

Very friendly staff. Beautiful building, clean rooms. Bus stop right out front. Very easy to get to the train station and very easy to get to the Alt Stadt. We had to leave very early so we didn’t get the breakfast but we did have some hot cocoa the night before. Complimentary coffee, tea, cocoa. Nice community-dining area. I would definitely stay here again.

Non existent Wi-Fi throughout the entire building and there’s nothing you can do about it. Lovely building, basic rooms. Excellent kitchen. Be aware the bus from the train station is not frequent on weekends. Push button showers, minor annoyance. Zero Wi-Fi is the biggest problem going back years according to older reviews here. The hostel should remove it from their facilities list. Good place for domestic tourists or cyclists because they all put their bikes in the entrance hall.

I have stayed in many places around the world, but never — never — have I felt so utterly at home outside of my own house as I did at OPERA Hostel in Erfurt.
This place isn’t just a hostel — it’s a living, breathing soul.
It reminded me of the free-spirited magic of Burning Man and the raw authenticity of Sisyphos in Berlin — not through wild parties, but through the deep, organic, untamed warmth that fills every inch of it.
Every single detail at OPERA is crafted with love. It’s like someone asked, “What would a soul truly need to feel good? ” — and then went ahead and fulfilled every single wish without missing a thing.
The interiors are a dream: each room is dedicated to a famous opera composer, wrapped in vintage style and a touch of bohemian spirit.
The lounge area is a sanctuary, where you can lose track of time reading, chatting, or simply being.
The kitchen — open 24/7 — feels like your own, always stocked with fantastic free coffee and tea, welcoming you like an old friend.
It’s better than most five-star hotels, because here luxury is not about money — it’s about soul.
Originally, I planned to stay for 2 nights.
I ended up staying 8 days, unable to leave this oasis of comfort and peace.
In fact, I made a major decision during my stay — I’m moving to Erfurt — and a big part of that decision is thanks to the warmth and magic that OPERA radiates like the very heart of the city.
And yet — the true treasure of OPERA Hostel is its people.