--- title: "Jugendherberge Bautzen \"Gerberbastei\"" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/hotel/jugendherberge-bautzen-gerberbastei" description: "Welcome to the historic defensive tower!The complexly remodeled youth hostel is located in the 500-year-old \"Gerberbastei,\" a defensive tower as well as two modernized town houses. It is part of the medieval city fortifications and lies in the historic center of Bautzen, the \"City of Towers.\"Bautzen is worth a visit not only because of its vibrant Sorbian culture. Once more significant than Dresden, the city gained sad notoriety in recent history primarily due to the \"Stasi prison\" and political persecution. However, nearly 18 years after reunification, the city presents itself in a completely different light. The old town has been excellently restored, and numerous small shops, cafés, and restaurants invite for strolling and lingering. Additionally, it serves as a starting point for excursions into the Upper Lusatian Highlands, the Zittau Mountains, to the Czech Republic, or into the Upper Lusatian heath and pond landscape with UNESCO biosphere reserve.Amenities:The 112 beds are located in single to six-bed rooms, all equipped with wash facilities and partially barrier-free. The leader and family rooms are partially equipped with shower and WC. Guests also have access to a dining room with terrace, as well as five function rooms (2 with 25 seats, 1 with 42 seats, a club room with 12 seats, and a seminar room in the defensive tower with 60 seats). For meetings, seminars, training sessions, or project stays, existing conference technology (TV, video recorder, DVD player, overhead projector, slide projector, and flip chart) can be used. A disco system is also available for use." language: "en" type: "LodgingBusiness" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3152740/8c539b81245bceedb6c19854902664dbbf75cf457f90473630c9d3e984801a92/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Hotel" --- Share Jugendherberge Bautzen "Gerberbastei" ===================================== - Youth hostel - Number of beds: 112 - - **Welcome to the historic defensive tower!** The complexly remodeled youth hostel is located in the 500-year-old "Gerberbastei," a defensive tower as well as two modernized town houses. It is part of the medieval city fortifications and lies in the historic center of Bautzen, the "City of Towers." Bautzen is worth a visit not only because of its vibrant Sorbian culture. Once more significant than Dresden, the city gained sad notoriety in recent history primarily due to the "Stasi prison" and political persecution. However, nearly 18 years after reunification, the city presents itself in a completely different light. The old town has been excellently restored, and numerous small shops, cafés, and restaurants invite for strolling and lingering. Additionally, it serves as a starting point for excursions into the Upper Lusatian Highlands, the Zittau Mountains, to the Czech Republic, or into the Upper Lusatian heath and pond landscape with UNESCO biosphere reserve. **Amenities:** The 112 beds are located in single to six-bed rooms, all equipped with wash facilities and partially barrier-free. The leader and family rooms are partially equipped with shower and WC. Guests also have access to a dining room with terrace, as well as five function rooms (2 with 25 seats, 1 with 42 seats, a club room with 12 seats, and a seminar room in the defensive tower with 60 seats). For meetings, seminars, training sessions, or project stays, existing conference technology (TV, video recorder, DVD player, overhead projector, slide projector, and flip chart) can be used. A disco system is also available for use. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Pets not allowed - Childcare on request Hotel information Number of beds112Accessible rooms2 Read more Camping equipment - Sunbathing lawn Hotel facilities - TV room - Elevator / Lift - TV room - WiFi - crib/baby bed - Reception - Changing table - crib/baby bed Meals - Light food - Breakfast buffet - Vegetarian cuisine - Guest garden - Gluten-free meals Children - Children's bed - Children's playroom - Children's Highchair - Children's program Family vacation **Highlight:** - Family barbecue - outdoor terrace - Playroom - table tennis - Outdoor and indoor games - Museum in the tower Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - Rooms for wheelchair users: - Door 94 cm - 300 cm next to bed, bed height 42 cm - Lower beds of bunk beds are for wheelchair users, upper beds can be folded upwards - Sanitary facility in the corridor directly beside the two rooms: - Door 94 cm - 350x200 cm in front and 140 cm to the right or 95 cm to the left of the toilet, 45 cm toilet height - Shower 140x150 cm Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Rooms for wheelchair users in accommodations - Door width min. 90 cm, Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Area left or right of the bed min. 110 cm - Movement area in front of bathroom door min. 150x150 cm Sanitary facilities for wheelchair users in accommodations / swimming baths / sports facilities - Door width min. 90 cm, stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in sanitary room min. 150x150 cm - Basin suitable for wheelchairs - Toilet: Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided - Shower: Stepless shower area, Shower area min. 130x130 cm - Hand rails provided, Shower seats or stools provided Read more Contact person Jugendherberge Bautzen "Gerberbastei"Am Zwinger 1 02625 Bautzen Author Jugendherberge Bautzen "Gerberbastei" Organization MGO License (master data) Jugendherberge Bautzen "Gerberbastei" Nearby ------ View on map Contact Am Zwinger 1 02625 Bautzen