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title: "Hostel Barbarossa, Nijmegen: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hostel Barbarossa in Nijmegen: rated 6.4 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★★★
# Hostel Barbarossa

Nijmegen-Centrum, Nijmegen, Netherlands

6.4 ·  Okay 13 reviews ·  #8 #8 of 9 in Nijmegen ·  8.4 Location score
## About Hostel Barbarossa

Hostel Barbarossa is a hostel in Nijmegen-Centrum, Nijmegen, Netherlands. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 13 reviews. It is 500 m from the centre of Nijmegen. The nearest beach is 490 m away. The nearest airport, Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN), is 33 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2003

- **Last renovated:** 2023

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

Sint Anthoniusplaats, 14

## How Hostel Barbarossa scores

Better rated than 7% of hotels in Nijmegen

-   Guest rating **6.4**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Beach access **8.7**
-   Public transport **4.8**

Nijmegen average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **94**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **18**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">490 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Station Nijmegen</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">33 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">75 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nijmegen</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">500 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Infocentrum WO2 Nijmegen90 m
-   Museum Van Lymborch Brothers House110 m
-   De Bastei140 m
-   Stratemakerstoren170 m
-   Open Monumentendag Nijmegen170 m
-   Nationaal Fietsmuseum Velorama200 m

## Hostel Barbarossa: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hostel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Hostel Barbarossa

### How do guests rate Hostel Barbarossa?

Hostel Barbarossa has a guest rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 13 reviews, which is better than 7% of rated hotels in Nijmegen.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Barbarossa?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Hostel Barbarossa from the airport?

The nearest airport, Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN), is 33 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hostel Barbarossa close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 490 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hostel Barbarossa have?

Hostel Barbarossa has 12 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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