Youth Hostel Halle (Saale)

View of the youth hostel from Franzosenweg. (Udo Rheinländer)

In Halle, 1,200 years of city history meet an exciting present! Right in the middle: the ultra-modern Halle youth hostel. It is located next to the historic city pool, just a ten-minute walk from the old town. The many sights of the salt and Hanseatic city, the street cafes and shops can be reached quickly from here.

You can also have a good time on our premises. Whether it's a school trip or a family vacation, children run around in our playground and the older ones chill out in the play arena, our beautiful lounges, the cafeteria or on our inner courtyard with a sun terrace and covered barbecue area. You can also find streetball and outdoor fitness equipment here.

Also perfect for the family: the short distances to the numerous attractions - from the chocolate factory or the planetarium to the famous mountain zoo.

Certified in the period

December 2023 - November 2026

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - accessible for people with walking disabilities".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There are two signposted parking spaces for people with disabilities (space size 345 cm x 500 cm).
  • The path from the parking lot to the step-free side entrance is 47 m long.
  • The distance from the “Am Steintor” bus stop to the entrance is 200 m.
  • The building is step-free accessible via the side entrance at the back of the building.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by the guest are step-free or accessible via an elevator.
  • The elevator car is 108 cm x 200 cm wide.
  • The reception is 84 cm high at its lowest point. There is an equivalent possibility of communication while sitting.
  • All raised doors/passages that can be used by guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • There are tables in the dining room and in the cafeteria that are accessible by wheelchair.

Room 225 with sanitary room

  • The manoeuvering spaces in the sleeping area are:
    at least 145 cm x 145 cm in front of the furnishings;
    145 cm x 400 cm to the left of the bed. On the right the bed stands next to the wall. 
  • The narrowest passage width in the room is 109 cm.
  • The manoeuvering spaces in the bathroom are:
    in front of the toilet and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm,
    right next to the toilet 100 cm x 71 cm, left 42 cm x 71 cm.
  • There are handles that can be folded up on both sides.
  • The shower area at ground level is 145 cm x 145 cm.
  • A shower chair and horizontal grab handles are provided.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible. 
  • The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.

Public toilet for people with disabilities

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the toilet and of the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
    left and right of the toilet at least 90 cm x 50 cm. 
  • There are grab rails available on the right and left of the toilet. The grab rails can be flipped-up.
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible.
  • The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
  • An alarm trigger is available.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • There is no alarm in the building.
  • In the dining room and in the cafeteria there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, where there are no lamps standing or hanging.
  • There are no seating areas with low background noises.
  • In the elevator the outgoing emergency call is not confirmed optically. The stopping positions are announced by spoken command.
  • There is at least one electrical outlet available near the bed.
  • W-LAN is offered. 
  • Written stop information is available at the bus stop "Am Steintor".

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • The “Am Steintor” bus stop has acoustic stop information and tactile floor indicators.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • The entrance area is visually rich in contrast.
  • All raised areas that can be used by guests are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • An outgoing emergency call is acoustically confirmed in the elevator. Controls are provided with Braille.
  • Alternatively, stairs are available.
  • Stairs have handrails on both sides. There is a visual and tactile contrast between the floor covering and stairs leading up or down.
  • General information is not available in Braille or Prism.
  • The signage is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast font.
  • Some glass doors have security markings.
  • In the dining room there are tables with bright, glare-free lighting.
  • In the outdoor area, the sidewalk boundary can be detected tactilely and has a visually high-contrast design. There are no ground indicators.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • The name and logo of the youth hostel are clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The destination of the route is usually within sight.
  • Information is not displayed with pictograms or pictures. 
  • There is no information in easy language and no colored or pictorial guidance system.
  • At the bus stop "Am Steintor", stop information is available in pictorial form and has a different color design.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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View of the youth hostel from Franzosenweg. View of the youth hostel from Franzosenweg. (Udo Rheinländer)
View of the youth hostel from the Große Steinstraße. View of the youth hostel from the Große Steinstraße. (Udo Rheinländer)