Opera Hostel

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. Florian, Nathalie, Yvonne, Eric, and Cosima — they are not just staff. They are the best reception team in the world, true artists of hospitality. They don’t just check you in — they lift you up, make you feel seen, safe, and effortlessly comfortable, not only in the hostel but in Erfurt itself. Their kindness, authenticity, and sense of humor transform an already beautiful place into something truly sacred. If Sisyphos is the sleepless playground of Berlin, OPERA is its poetic little brother — a place where freedom and beauty slow down, stretch out, and invite you to stay a while. Bless OPERA Hostel — long may it live. I will come back, again and again.

I LOVE this place!! It’s charming, not pretentious, relaxed. Staff and other guests are friendly and helpful. I would return in a heartbeat.

Kitchen witch tea, coffe, cacao.

If you want to smell all day the food from the restaurant nearby you can sit here.Every night was very loud noise and smell like a dirty kitchen.The rooms doesn t have air conditioner and if you open the windows you would hear the noise from the employees ,slaming the garbage bin covers and laughing under our window.When we werecomplaining about this at the reception,the red hair girl was so angry.She said is a hostel,not a Hotel.I must not complain.The room was not cleaned for 7 days. The soap from the horrible bath was finished after 4 days.Not clean,not Quiet,not wellcoming.Bad experience

Wir haben anscheinend vergessen anzugeben daß wir einen Hund dabei gehabt haben und wurden dann jäh von einem sehr schönen Zimmer auf ein Zimmer gebucht, das reichlich klein war. Ansonsten war es nett, praktisch, sauber und in Ordnung und das Personal freundlich.

Hostel Opera Dieses Hostel ist eher wie ein kleines niedliches Hotel natürlich gibt es Gemeinschaftszimmer aber wir hatten ein großzügiges Doppelzimmer mit eigener Dusche. Der Empfang war sehr herzlich und sehr freundlich. Das Hostel ist sehr hübsch und mit Liebe eingerichtet, es ist sehr sauber und in der Küche die jeder benutzen kann ist alles vorhanden und es herrscht wunderbare Ordnung, man kann sich sogar jederzeit kostenfrei einen Kaffee oder Tee machen. Das finde ich sehr aufmerksam. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und merken uns diese Hostel falls wir wieder mal in der Gegend sind. Ich habe mir auch die Gemeinschaft Waschräume angesehen die auch sehr sauber sind. Die Innenstadt ist fußläufig wunderbar zu erreichen, aber es fahren auch Busse und Straßenbahnen . Wie gesagt ein sehr schönes Hostel.